Who's Saying What - Jan. 31, 2009

Here are this weeks selected links for information on Real Estate and the Economy:
Canadian Real Estate News

This Week in North Okanagan Real Estate (OkanaganHeat.com)

Whipcracker and crew (National Post)

Price of New Condos Holding Strong Despite Plummeting Sales (Andrew La Fleur)

An outburst of action in an idle market (Globe and Mail)

A market that's generally immune to downturns (Globe and Mail)

US Real Estate News

U.S. housing prices drop 18% in November (CBC)

U.S. home purchases jump in December, but at fire-sale prices (CBC)

Economic News
Canadian Consumer Confidence Edges Up Despite Bleak Personal Finances (CEP News)

IMF Slashes Global Growth Forecasts; Sees $2.2 Trillion in Loss on Toxic Assets (CEP News)

Canadians refinancing mortgages to pay off debts (CTV)

Betting on a recovery, with little room for bad news (Globe and Mail)