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RE/MAX CANADA - Fall Housing Outlook

October 2, 2025 | Posted by: Matthew J. Charlton

'54% of Canadians believe this fall is a good time to strike a deal on a home.'

Here’s a summary of the RE/MAX Canada Fall 2025 Housing Market Outlook piece, released Sept 21st:

Pricing Trends: Residential price trends varied regionally, rising across Atlantic Canada and the Prairies, while declining in major urban centres in Ontario and British Columbia.
• National average home prices are expected to decrease by about 6.5% this fall.
• 68% of Canadians say a five- to 10-per-cent drop in property prices would make a meaningful difference in their ability to enter the market.

Sales Activity: Home sales declined year-over-year in 62% of markets analyzed between January 1 and July 31, 2025.
Buyer Optimism:
• 38.2% of housing markets are sitting firmly in buyer’s territory this Fall.
• 7% of Canadians say they intend to buy their first home within the next 12 months.
• 28% of Canadians planning to buy their first home in the next 12 months say they have saved at least 20 per cent for their down payment.
• 64% of Canadians say they’d feel ready if interest rates fell by 0.5 to one per cent.

Seller Market:
• 26.4% of housing markets are expected to favour sellers this Fall.
• 8% of Canadians say they plan to sell their home in the next year, and among them, confidence is strong.
• 63% of those planning to sell believe they’ll be able to secure their asking price.

Homeowner Sentiments:
• 92% of Canadian homeowners see their homes as a solid long-term investment.

Click here to read the full report!

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