Royal LePage has released its annual real estate forecast for the next year, providing valuable insight and predictions for Canadians looking to buy or invest in a home. The forecast comes after the Bank of Canada has increased its interest rate seven times so far this year, leading to a slight decrease in home prices but not a decrease in home purchases. During the second quarter of next year, prices are expected to "flatten" across Canada. By the third quarter, we may see some modest improvement in the market, but the good news is that the year could end on an overall upward trajectory.

Experts estimate that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will decrease by 1% year-over-year to $765,171 in the fourth quarter of 2023. This means that the median price of a single-family detached property could decrease by 2% to $781,256, while the price of a single-family condominium could go up by 1% to $568,933. These predictions can help homeowners, aspiring homeowners, and real estate investors plan their next moves and make informed decisions about the housing market.

Royal LePage's annual real estate forecast predicts that both condos and single-family detached homes in Ottawa, Calgary, and Halifax will see an increase in prices. This is in contrast to the rest of Canada, where prices are expected to flatten or decrease. It is important for homeowners, aspiring homeowners, and real estate investors to keep this forecast in mind as they explore their options and make decisions about the housing market.

Single-family detached home

According to Royal LePage's annual real estate forecast, the prices of single-family detached homes are expected to drop by 2.5% in both Toronto and Montreal. This is a significant decline, and it may impact the housing market in these cities. Despite this, Vancouver is expected to have the most expensive single-family detached homes of all major Canadian cities, with an average price of $1,644,538. This is despite a projected 2% drop in prices.

On the other end of the spectrum, the lowest median price for a single-family detached home is expected to be in Regina, where prices are also predicted to decline by 2%. This information can help homeowners, aspiring homeowners, and real estate investors plan their next moves and make informed decisions about the housing market in these cities. It is important to consider these predictions and trends as you explore your options and make decisions about buying or investing in a home.

Condominium unit

Royal LePage's annual real estate forecast predicts that condo prices in Toronto will go up by 1%, while prices in Montreal will drop by 1.5%. Of all major Canadian cities, only Montreal, Edmonton, and Winnipeg are expected to see a decline in condo prices, with Winnipeg experiencing the biggest drop of 3%. Edmonton is expected to have the cheapest condos, with an average price of $198,281. Meanwhile, the highest increase in condo prices, at 2.5%, is projected to happen in Calgary, where the median price is still relatively affordable at $239,543. This information can help homeowners, aspiring homeowners, and real estate investors plan their next moves and make informed decisions about the housing market.

The cost of a condo in the Greater Vancouver Area is the most expensive of all major Canadian cities, as expected. It will cost you $747,299.