Nearly half of buyers planning to buy within two years felt now was the right time, yet about three-quarters were more cautious because of uncertainty.
Uncertainty stood out as the biggest hurdle: nearly three-quarters of intended buyers called it their main challenge, and about two-thirds worried it would affect plans.
Rising costs also pressured budgets, with about seven in 10 intended buyers saying inflation was leaving them with less saved for a home.
Canada's economy has struggled in recent months, adjusting to tariffs, trade uncertainty, and higher oil prices that added to buyer caution nationwide.
The online poll surveyed ~1.8K Canadians ages 18 to 64 recently, offering a current snapshot, though non-random online surveys carry no margin of error.
