Canada’s national avg. sale price reached ~$695K in the latest data, ↑~2% yearly, showing values remained resilient as sales cooled nationally overall.
Home sales were lower than a yr earlier, but adjusted activity ↑~1% MoM, giving buyers and sellers a more balanced read nationally.
An economist said global uncertainty and higher mortgage rates muted the expected 2026 housing rebound, while still leaving room for upward momentum.
A national Real Estate association reported the latest price gain alongside softer yearly sales, useful context for pricing, negotiation, and timing conversations.
The key takeaway: momentum was not absent, just more measured, so 2026 market plans should stay data-led and flexible right now nationally.
