10/15/2026
Canada's housing market hasn't become easy for buyers. But in many regions, it is becoming more deliberate.
RE/MAX Canada's Fall 2026 Housing Market Outlook found that 65% of Canadians surveyed would make at least one compromise to find a suitable home, such as reconsidering location or the type or condition of the property. Affordability remained the top consideration, cited by 60% of respondents.
At the same time, 32% of the markets RE/MAX analyzed are expected to be in buyers' territory this fall, up from about 15% a year earlier.
More choice doesn't necessarily mean more affordability. When households weigh longer commutes, smaller homes or longer amortizations to buy, some may decide that renting better fits their needs, while others move forward with ownership. Those choices can vary widely by market.
For investors and advisors, how households make these trade-offs offers useful context on demand across both the ownership and rental markets.
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Source: RE/MAX Canada. (2026, October 7). Fall 2026 Housing Market Outlook (Leger survey of 1,532 Canadians, July 17–19, 2026).