Lez Gomez

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Canadians are slowly normalizing volatility, accepting 2026 will still feel economically stormy.

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Rate cuts totaling 275 basis points finally pull cautious buyers back to testing the market.

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Rising listings and softer prices give 2026 buyers rare choice, but tariff-hit workers hesitate.

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Stronger late-year economic data hints housing confidence could rebound once trade tensions ease.

How Tariffs Quietly Rewired Canada’s 2026 Housing

Home sales are expected to rise in 2026 as stronger buyer demand and expanding inventory signal a shift toward a more active market.

More Canadians plan to purchase homes next year, with first-time buyers driving momentum as confidence and affordability expectations improve.

Growing listings—especially in major provinces—are helping markets move toward balance, giving buyers more choice after years of tight supply.

Average home prices are projected to ease in 2026, creating conditions that may bring hesitant buyers back into the market.