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Canadian housing affordability improves but buyers stay away
Original: Housing affordability improves, but Canadian buyers remain on the sidelines
Canadian housing is becoming more affordable, yet prospective buyers are still holding off on purchases despite improved conditions. The report notes that better affordability has not translated into renewed market activity, with buyers remaining cautious. Observers point to lingering uncertainty over prices, interest rates and the broader economy as reasons people are staying on the sidelines rather than re-entering the housing market.
Why now: Improving affordability has not revived buying activity, raising questions about the Canadian housing market's direction.
Evidence
- Housing affordability improves, but Canadian buyers remain on the sidelines · constructconnect.com
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