Canada’s housing market is beginning to stabilise in 2026 as lower prices, improving affordability, and reduced borrowing costs gradually bring buyers back into the market. While elevated inventory levels continue to provide buyers with negotiating power, improving sales activity suggests confidence is slowly returning after a challenging period for the sector. Toronto: Sales Activity Improves One of the clearest signs of recovery can be seen in Toronto, where home sales rose 7% year-on-year to 5,946 transactions. Although new listings declined and benchmark prices remain below last year's levels, market conditions have started tightening as buyer activity improves. This suggests that demand is gradually returning, supported by better affordability and easing financing conditions. Vancouver: Detached Homes Lead Market Confidence In Vancouver, market performance remains mixed, but detached homes are showing encouraging signs of strength. Detached home sales increased 14%, indicating renewed confidence among buyers seeking larger properties. While benchmark prices remain lower than a year ago, values continue to hold above long-term averages, reflecting the underlying resilience of the market. Market Conditions Remain Balanced Across Canada, elevated housing inventory continues to create a balanced market environment. Buyers still have room to negotiate, while sellers are adjusting expectations in response to changing demand patterns. This balance is helping support a healthier market recovery compared to the rapid price growth seen in previous years. The combination of improving affordability, lower borrowing costs, and stable inventory levels is creating a more sustainable foundation for long-term market growth. Outlook Canada's housing market is expected to continue its gradual recovery through the second half of 2026. While price growth is likely to remain moderate, improving affordability, lower financing costs, and returning buyer demand should support stronger activity across major markets. If economic conditions remain stable, Toronto and Vancouver could lead the next phase of market improvement, while balanced inventory levels help maintain market stability. Download to see insights from other country marketsDownload

Canada’s housing market showed signs of stabilisation in March 2026, as national conditions moved closer to balance. Improved affordability and stronger seasonal demand helped support prices after previous declines, giving buyers and sellers a more stable market environment. Toronto Market Tightens In the Greater Toronto Area, sales reached 5,039, up 1.7% year-on-year, while new listings fell 16.7% year-on-year. This shows that supply is dropping faster than demand. Although prices were still down annually, they remained stable month-on-month, suggesting that a price floor may be forming. Vancouver Remains Balanced Metro Vancouver recorded 2,032 sales, down 2.8% year-on-year, while new listings fell 10.3% year-on-year. However, active listings remained high at 14,774, around 38% above average. This gives buyers more choice and keeps price growth limited for now. Buyers Still Hold Negotiating Power Compared with 2025, buyers continue to benefit from more options and stronger negotiating power. However, as the spring market progresses and supply adjusts, conditions may begin to tighten gradually in selected cities. Outlook Canada’s housing market is likely to remain more balanced in the near term, with different cities moving at different speeds. Toronto may see stronger support if supply continues to fall, while Vancouver could stay steady due to higher inventory. For buyers, this remains a useful window to compare options, negotiate carefully and enter the market before conditions tighten further. Download to see insights from other country marketsDownload

Canada’s Housing Market Is Moving Toward Balance Canada’s housing market in early 2026 is slowing but stabilising, as rising inventory and moderating prices bring the market closer to balance. While overall activity has softened, this shift is creating more opportunities for buyers who were previously priced out. Home sales have declined year-on-year, while average prices have eased slightly. At the same time, inventory has risen to around 140,000 listings, with nearly five months of supply, giving buyers more options and reducing urgency across the market. Toronto Toronto is showing mixed signals. Sales remain relatively steady, but new listings have dropped sharply, tightening supply in certain segments. Prices continue to adjust, although strong underlying demand suggests potential recovery if inventory tightens further. Vancouver In Vancouver, higher inventory continues to put pressure on the market. Sales activity remains below historical averages, while benchmark prices have declined as supply outweighs demand. This reflects more cautious buyer sentiment, particularly in higher-priced segments. Overall, Canada’s housing market is transitioning into a more balanced phase. With improved supply, softer pricing, and steady demand, the current environment offers greater flexibility and entry opportunities for buyers and long-term investors. Quebec Source: GVR Residential Market Report - January 2026 Download to see insights from other country marketsDownload