What did almost 4,000 Canadians say about buying a home and mortgages?
In-House – Canada's Housing PodcastShow Notes
Join us as we delve into the 25th edition of CMHC’s Mortgage Consumer Survey with expert guest, Sabrina Guay. Whether you’re a mortgage professional, real estate agent, or lender, the 25th edition of the Mortgage Consumer Survey will help you better understand market dynamics and consumer needs.
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