Real estate sales in Toronto are gaining strength after suffering a steep decline over the past few months, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board.
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Housing starts post surprise jump
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Home construction rose unexpectedly in March, led by Ontario and Quebec, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said Wednesday. There were 154,700 housing starts on an annualized basis during the month, up from a revised 136,100 units in February, the government agency said.