Sales Stalemate: Home resales have remained flat since mid-2025 as buyers and sellers wait each other out, muting fall market activity.

Price Pressure: National prices have slipped, down 3.7% yearly, with softness concentrated in Ontario, British Columbia, and parts of Alberta.

Regional Divide: While major markets like Toronto and Montreal cooled, cities such as Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Prairie markets saw gains.

2026 Setup: With rate cuts likely finished, pent-up demand may emerge in 2026, though affordability, immigration slowdown, and regional risks persist.