What Home Buyers Want

Now that Americans are buying houses again, the nation’s home builders are eager to find out what may have changed on consumers’ wish lists and how the recession may have impacted overall attitudes toward lifestyle at home.

From new construction to renovation and remodeling, consumers are clearly more cautious and price-sensitive than they once were.

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Housing market responding to buyers

Residential building permits were up in September for townhomes and apartments in Calgary— but eased for single-family homes — compared to the same time last year, city numbers show.

It’s a sign the market is responding to a variety of housing needs, says Richard Cho, senior market analyst with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

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