Canadian Housing

The full impact of trade tensions on buyer sentiment may be nearing its peak as a price correction takes place in the most expensive markets.

The MLS Home Price Index fell again in several markets in April — extending months-long negative streaks for the most part.

Here are 10 key charts that explain what’s happening with housing construction and stock in Canada and what’s ahead.

The trade war is derailing what was shaping up to be a solid recovery in Canada’s housing market.

he chills the U.S. trade war has sent through participants in the housing market are getting frostier.

Last year’s monetary policy pivot was a turning point for affordability in this country

The threat of U.S. tariffs has become top of mind for those considering buying or selling a home in Canada.

Any signs of market optimism that emerged in January (mostly from sellers) quickly vanished in February as concerns about the economic consequences of a trade war with the U.S. sent chills through participants.

New listings jumped 11% from December to January nationwide, the largest monthly increase in almost two years.

The significant risk that tariffs pose to Canada’s economy casts a potentially dark shadow over the housing market.

Early reports from local real estate boards showed a surge in new listings in January in several major markets led by Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal.

Interest rate cuts in Canada set the housing market on a recovery path in 2024, but there have been bumps along the way as demonstrated by activity in December.