Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Forecast: Home Prices Set to Reach New Highs By 2026

Thursday, 4 April 2024, 19:09

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. predicts that home prices could match peak levels by next year and surpass them by 2026. Despite an increase in rental housing supply in 2023, the forecast shows a mismatch between supply and demand, resulting in higher rents and lower vacancy rates in the future. Unfavorable financing conditions may pose challenges for homebuilders.
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Forecast: Home Prices Set to Reach New Highs By 2026

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Forecast:

The latest report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. projects that home prices could match peak levels seen in early 2022 by next year and set new highs by 2026.

Housing Market Outlook:

  • The forecast indicates an increase in rental housing supply in 2023.
  • However, the supply is not expected to keep up with demand, leading to higher rents and lower vacancy rates in the near future.
  • Unfavorable financing conditions might hinder homebuilders from meeting the demand effectively.Source: CMHC report

This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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