OTTAWA – Home sales in Canada plummeted 40 per cent last month compared with a year ago, with new listings and prices also dropping in what one economist called “hints of a bottoming process.” The plunge in sales came as prices declined 18.9 per cent compared with the all-time record…
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Traders Buy High Volume of Put Options on iShares US Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:IYR)
iShares US Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:IYR – Get Rating) saw unusually large options trading on Friday. Stock investors purchased 40,556 put options on the company. This represents an increase of approximately 77% compared to the average volume of 22,895 put options. iShares US Real Estate ETF Stock Performance Shares of…
Banking’s Next Threat? It Might Be Commercial Real Estate
Comment on this story Comments If market participants are wringing their hands over the potential fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, just wait until they look at the banking industry’s exposure to the rapidly weakening commercial real estate sector. It seems as if every few days brings news…
In Pictures: 5 most expensive condos in Saskatoon
Housing sales have slowed in Saskatoon and listings are the lowest they’ve been since 2008, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association. However, those still looking to enter the real estate market can opt for luxury living in condo units available. Here are five of the most expensive condos on the…