Stable Housing Market in Peterborough

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 25, 2013) - According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) Spring Housing Market Outlook report for the Peterborough Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) resale prices will grow modestly in 2013 and 2014 as the market continues to be balanced. Existing home sales will be relatively flat throughout 2013, but begin to increase in early 2014 as the housing market feels the impact of faster growing employment in the region. Following a slow year in 2013, housing starts will increase moderately in 2014.

"The move-up buyer will sustain the current level of housing demand throughout this year. Moving into 2014, improving economic conditions will generate greater housing demand from first-time buyers. A slight tightening of the resale market in 2014 will lead to a pickup in starts," said Anthony Passarelli, CMHC Market Analyst for the Peterborough CMA.

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For more information, visit www.cmhc.ca or call 1-800-668-2642. CMHC Market Analysis standard reports are also available free for download at CMHC Housing Market Information.

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