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VERICO NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2018

Mission Accomplished: The Fall of Real Estate

Governments at all levels have been relentless in their efforts to reign in real estate – the top industry in 7 out of 10 provinces. Just think of how hard they’ve worked.

In February 2016 the former Liberal government in BC increased the property purchase tax on homes over $2 million (impacting the vast majority of single detached homes in Vancouver). They then followed up with the introduction of the 15% foreign buyers’ tax for residential properties in Metro Vancouver.

The Federal government followed up with new rules for insured mortgages. Not to be outdone the Ontario Liberals introduced a 16-point plan to cool the market. Some might say “derail” the market. And finally, the Federal government extended the new stress test rules for every mortgage application.

Judging by the recent headlines, governments got their wish.

“Canadian real estate prices see biggest drop worldwide”
– MacLeans, Jan. 29, 2018

“Canadian Real Estate Prices Are Fastest Falling in World, According to U.S. Fed”
– Huffington Post, Jan. 31, 2018

“Canadian home sales, listings slump in January with arrival of new mortgage rules”
– CBC News, Feb. 15, 2018

“Canadian Home Sales Hit Lowest Level in 3 Years”
– Toronto Star, Feb 15, 2018

The Canadian Real Estate Association just reported that three quarters of the Canadian market experienced a slump as January sales declined 14.5% compared to December. Toronto sales led the way down with a 26.6% drop while even Vancouver experienced a 10% fall. Although the results are not surprising given the number of people who rushed into the market in December in order to avoid the new stress test rules, but sales were still down 2.4% nationally compared to a year earlier.

Toronto’s decline, which the city’s real estate board blames on the Ontario government’s actions, continued in January with sales off 22%.  While some of the decline is attributed to the December rush it’s noteworthy that it’s the weakest showing in the last nine years.

7 simple tips to help you avoid take-out temptation

(NC) After a long day, the thought of putting in overtime in the kitchen can be quite unappealing.

“Ordering takeout can be a time-saver, but it’s expensive and typically less healthy than homemade meals,” explains Tori Wesszer, registered dietitian. “Prepping meals ahead of time means I can save dining out for indulging at restaurants I love, without the guilt.”

Wesszer recommends the following tips for fool-proof meal planning:

  • Freeze Florida Orange Juice in ice cube trays.
    Add cubes to a smoothie for added vitamin C and a natural sweetener with no added sugar.
  • Layer those salads. Make salads a few days at a time in mason jars.
    Layer your ingredients with dressing on the bottom to eat better and save money.
  • Make leftovers. Cook some extra at dinner to pack for lunch the next day.
  • Batch cook. Make foods like grains in large amounts ahead of time so you can have lots on hand for later.
  • Pre-cut your veggies. Wash and dice veggies that you use often ahead of time and you’ll have no excuse to skip your greens.
  • Freeze the rest. If you make a lasagna or chili, make double and freeze half to pull out on nights when you know time is limited.
  • Stock up on healthy kitchen staples. Keep items like canned beans and frozen veggies to pull a meal together in a pinch — a well-stocked pantry is essential to eating well.
  • Organize with apps. Use apps like Wunderlist to plan your groceries. You can even share it with someone to help keep you organized and avoid buying doubles.

Find more recipes at www.floridajuice.com/ca.
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