written by YOUSAF IQBAL, Head of IQI Canada Canada’s housing market remained steady yet subdued in August 2025. The national average home price edged up to C$672,800, but experts still anticipate a 2% annual decline. Affordability remains a major challenge, with recovery to pre-pandemic levels not expected for at least two years, even amid interest…

Canada’s property market is entering steadier waters, with June home sales up 2.8 per cent month-on-month and 3.5 per cent year-on-year. The national sales-to-new-listings ratio now sits at a balanced 50 per cent, signalling healthier market conditions. Toronto recorded its strongest July sales since 2021, rising 10.9 per cent compared to last year, supported by…

As of June 2025, Canada's real estate market shows initial signs of stabilization, with national home sales seeing their first monthly increase since late 2024, though still below historical averages. The market is nationally balanced, but regional variations persist, with Ontario favoring buyers while Quebec and Alberta lean towards sellers. Home prices are still declining,…

Written by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI Canada As of May 2025, Canada's real estate market is showing mixed signals, with national home sales down 9.8% year-over-year and a fifth consecutive monthly decline in activity. The sales-to-new-listings ratio (SNLR) rose slightly to 47%, indicating a broadly balanced market, though regional differences persist. Ontario remains in…

Written by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI Canada Canada Real Estate Market – April 2025 Overview In April 2025, Canada’s housing market displayed mixed signals. Major cities like Toronto and Vancouver experienced noticeable slowdowns, with home sales and prices falling year-over-year due to high borrowing costs and economic uncertainty. In contrast, Quebec maintained strong momentum,…

Written by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI Canada CANADA'S HOUSING MARKET – FEBRUARY 2025 In February 2025, Canada's housing market showed mixed trends across regions. National home sales reached 41,118 in January, marking a 3.9% year-over-year increase but a 4.9% decline from December. New home listings surged by 11% month-over-month, the highest monthly increase since…

Written by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI Canada The Canadian real estate market began 2025 with strong sales activity and increased listing inventory, reflecting shifting market dynamics across key metropolitan areas. A combination of interest rate cuts in late 2024, improved affordability measures, and growing buyer confidence has contributed to heightened activity, particularly in…