A recent agent survey found Canada’s spring housing market carried less momentum than expected, with buyers measured and sellers more flexible overall.
Spring activity was weaker than expected for 38% of agents, while 29% saw upside and 33% said conditions matched expectations near midyear.
Affordability led buyer concerns at 44%, ahead of economic uncertainty at 27% and inventory concerns at 17% in the recent survey results.
Buyer caution opened negotiation paths: 39% reported more concession requests, matched by 39% seeing sellers adjust pricing or terms to close deals.
Agent outlook remained net positive over next 12 mo, reinforcing the need for guidance as Canada’s market finds footing midway through 2026.
