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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) released the 2023 Q2 Housing Marketing Index (HMI) today, which saw both single- and multi-family indexes remain low but increase slightly once again this quarter, improving from the lows recorded in Q4 2022.

Immediate Government Action Needed to Offset Latest Interest Rate Hike’s Effect on Housing Supply OTTAWA – July 12, 2023 – As the Bank of Canada continues to raise interest rates to fight inflation, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is calling on the federal government to implement policies to help counter the effects that rising interest…

Market Still Slow Despite Slight Increase in Builder Confidence due to Plateau on Interest Rate Hikes OTTAWA – May 30, 2023 – Today’s release of the 2023 Q1 Housing Market Index (HMI) coming from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association indicates that builder confidence is still low but has slightly risen, as high interest rates and prices keep many…

Federal Funding to CHBA to Support Energy-Efficient Home Construction and Renovations across Canada May 29, 2023 – Ottawa, ON     Joint News Release with Natural Resources Canada Creating more climate-resilient homes and supporting job creation across sectors is critical to strengthening the economy while building a more sustainable future for generations to come. Today,…

2023 CHBA Home Buyer Preference Survey results indicate what Canadians expect from their homes OTTAWA – March 15, 2023 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has released the 2023 Canadian Home Buyer Preferences, a publication and data set from the annual CHBA Home Buyer Preference Survey, a nationwide market research study powered by Avid Ratings…