Is 2024 a good time to buy a home in Canada?

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Is 2024 a good time to buy a home in Canada?

After nearly two years of interest rate hikes, some experts believe reprieve is on the way in 2024. Melissa Duggan speaks with an economist from Desjardins on the challenges Canada's housing market is facing, and when is a good time to buy.

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