Remax 2026 Predictions
- Prices will go up by 3%.
- Unit sales will go up by 5%.
- 2026 will be a Balanced market with tight entry level inventory.
Royal Lepage 2026 Predictions
- Average Prices will increase by 2%.
- Condo prices will increase by 1%.
- Units “increasing demand”.
Canadian Real Estate Association Predictions
- Unit sales will increase by 5%.
Agent In Ottawa Predictions
- Prices for freehold homes to see increases of 5%.
- Prices for condo homes will see increases of 1 to 2%.
- Overall unit sales will increase by 3 to 5%.
This increase in sales volume is attributed to a gradual return of:
- buyer confidence.
- stable interest rates.
- significant pent-up demand from buyers who have been on the sidelines in 2024 and 2025.
Market Rebalancing: The market will see greater inventory levels creating a more balanced market compared to the sellers’ market of previous years.