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Canada's Housing Market Eases: Prices Drop, Demand Shifts

7/5/2025

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Canada's housing market is finally taking a breather after three years of soaring prices and fierce bidding wars. A recent Royal Bank of Canada report reveals that lower mortgage rates and declining home prices are easing affordability. While condos are becoming more accessible, the demand for semi-detached homes continues to thrive, leaving many buyers still feeling the pinch.

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Story summary

Canada's housing market is finally taking a breather after three years of soaring prices and fierce bidding wars. A recent Royal Bank of Canada report reveals that lower mortgage rates and declining home prices are easing affordability. While condos are becoming more accessible, the demand for semi-detached homes continues to thrive, leaving many buyers still feeling the pinch.