Home Breadcrumb caret Economy Breadcrumb caret Economic Indicators Breadcrumb caret Industry Breadcrumb caret Industry News Breadcrumb caret Investments Breadcrumb caret Products Housing bubble to burst When will the Canadian housing market bubble burst? Soon, says a recent report by Royal LePage. By Staff | August 7, 2012 | Last updated on August 7, 2012 1 min read When will the Canadian housing market bubble burst? Soon, says a recent report by Royal LePage. After three years of solid price appreciations, the market may be too hot to handle. So, residential real estate prices should soften across the country by year-end; some regions are already beginning to see the signs, says Royal LePage. This would be welcome news for advisors with clients that are set on a buy-and-hold strategy. They’d be able to purchase more affordable properties, and either rent to tenants or hold as the market cycles and gains momentum once more. But if clients are looking for a quick flip, they should do so now. Luckily, Canadian residential property isn’t the only real estate vehicle clients can invest in. There’s also U.S. and international property, as well as REITs. Read: For real estate, think global Whatever your client’s real estate investment of choice, here are some stories that can help you provide the right advice. Wealthy clients want commodity, real estate Global real estate remains under pressure How to build a real estate empire The pros of private real estate Real (estate) income: A haven from volatility How the rich stay rich A real estate empire: Closing the deal Canadians take advantage of discounted U.S. property Back to the land: Investing in real estate Seeking yield? Think real estate How to position real estate in the portfolio Staff The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo