Slower B.C. real estate sales blamed on U.S. tariff uncertainty, association says

Some locals moving forward with big purchases amid uncertainty with the U.S. economy

Amid a time of financial uncertainty, with on-again, off-again tariffs and even fears of a recession, some locals tell me they're paying attention to the trends but it's not stopping them from making big purchases. We have a lot more optimistic mindset about it, while still being cautious," said a Las Vegas local who is searching for a home Jerome Johnson. WATCH: We talk to locals about their purchases amid financial uncertainty Some locals movi…

Deal gives B.C. Greens a place at table over B.C. tariff response policy

Two parties signed the final version of the cooperation and responsible government accord Wednesday

Massachusetts Housing Secretary says uncertainty may scare away investors

BOSTON (SHNS) - State government leaders in Massachusetts are trying to instigate a building boom to address a housing shortage marked by high rents and sale prices, but a top housing official is now warning that headwinds from Washington could threaten their efforts. "The equity that's often needed to facilitate a deal doesn't like uncertainty, and we are in the midst of lots of uncertainty," Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustu…

Bradford businesses dealing with real, 'perceived' threat of tariffs

'There were two years where there were a lot of limitations,' event venue owner says, comparing COVID-19 pandemic to trade war. 'This is not on that level. We are not in that, so let’s go'

February home sales hit by trade war uncertainty: Chatham-Kent realtors group

U.S.-Canada trade war uncertainty is being cited for a drop in residential home sales last month, a local realtors’ group says.

B.C. retail sector bracing for tariff tumult

Tariff threats are generating cost uncertainties in B.C.’s retail sector, but for Greg Wilson, consumers should expect prices to remain relatively stable in the short term. “If there's a recession, there can be price drops,” said Wilson, B.C. director of government relations f...