The Canadian housing market could be on the upswing looking ahead to 2026, with more buyers preparing to enter the market and home sales expected to increase by 3.4 per cent next year. This follows signs of renewed buyer intent earlier this fall, compared to the first half of the year.

National Market Trends

  • National residential sales expected to rise 3.4% in 2026. National average price expected to continue moderating by -3.7%.
  • Market type: One-third of housing markets are shifting into balance, 18% should favour sellers and 15% will likely lean to buyers.
  • Consumer optimism is on the rise entering 2026: 10% of Canadians plan to buy a home in the next 12 months, and half of them are first-time homebuyers.

Canadian Consumer Trends

We surveyed Canadians on their perceptions of the 2025 housing market, and their expectations for 2026. Explore all the consumer trends in the report on remax.ca.

Regional Market Trends

REMAX brokers and agents across Canada shared a year-over-year analysis of their local market between January 1 and October 31, 2025 and offer their estimated outlook for 2026. According to their insights, as well as local board data, just over one third of markets are expected to transition from buyers-to-balanced conditions, while 15.8 per cent of markets are sellers’ and 10.5 per cent remaining buyers’ markets. The remaining markets are expected to be varied, heading into 2026. Explore more regional insights from REMAX brokers across the country in the report on remax.ca.

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  • CTV News: What buyers and sellers should expect in 2026, according to REMAX