CREA Predicts Canadian Housing Rebound by 2026

2025 to soften slightly with sales down 1.1% and prices dipping 1.4%, mainly due to slowdowns in B.C. and Ontario.

Many regions will still see 4–8% price gains in 2025, reflecting strong local demand outside the most expensive provinces.

2026 to rebound sharply: national sales forecast to rise 7.7% and prices 3.2%, reaching about $698K.

B.C. and Ontario expected to lead the comeback in 2026, while most provinces see broad, steady growth in both sales and prices.