CMHC forecasts home price declines as housing slowdown deepens

CMHC now expects home sales, prices and housing starts to fall in 2026 as economic uncertainty, high borrowing costs and slower population growth keep buyers sidelined.

CMHC now expects home sales, prices and housing starts to fall in 2026 as economic uncertainty, high borrowing costs and slower population growth keep buyers sidelined.
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