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Existing houses can be retrofitted so they will produce as much energy as they use every year — the technology is available and doing the work would save owners thousands of dollars in energy bills. But most homeowners won’t bother because there are too many barriers in place, a report by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) concludes.

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Barriers to Net-Zero Energy Housing

More than two-thirds of Canadian households own their home, the highest rate of homeownership since the government started keeping track of that information.

Source:
Canadian Census Highlights Homeownership Trends

The slowing Canadian real estate market is creating an opportunity for those interested in buying a weekend getaway.

Originally posted here:
Recreational Market Slows in Canada, but Don’t Expect “Fire Sales”

If the price of your suburban home has crashed, you’re a victim of more than bad timing. You may have bought into an American way of life that’s no longer sustainable.

Here is the original:
Realty Viewpoint: Suburbia Blown Up By Gas Bubble