Modest recovery predicted for Canada's housing market in 2026

Alberta home sales are expected to rise nearly 6% in 2026 after an 8% drop in 2025, with prices gaining about 4%, slightly higher than last year. Nationally, home prices are forecast to increase 4% and sales by 9%. Ontario and British Columbia will see sales rise 13% and 15%, respectively, with modest price gains. Newfoundland's sales growth will slow to under 2%, with price growth around 4%.