5 Factors That Reveal Where The Real Estate Market Is Really Headed
Posted on
August 4, 2021
by
Trevor Stuart
HOME PRICE INCREASES MAY LEVEL OFF NEXT YEAR
The Canadian Real Estate Association predicts the national average home price will reach $677,774 by the end of 2021, which would be a 19.3% increase over last year. However, the association anticipates only a 0.6% uptick, to $681,500, in 2022.
What does it mean for you?
If you’re a homeowner, now might be the time to look at selling. That’s because the number of available homes continues to be relatively low, and price appreciation has begun to slow. We can help you prepare and market your home to take advantage of the current seller’s market.
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HOME SALES ARE TAPERING OFF
The Canadian Real Estate Association anticipates a slowdown in home sales activity in 2022 following an extremely busy 2021. An estimated 682,900 properties are expected to trade hands through Canadian Multiple Listing Service systems in 2021, which would be an increase of 23.8% from 2020, the association says. Next year is shaping up to be much less active, with national home sales forecast to decline 13% to around 594,000 properties in 2022.
What does it mean for you?
Are you struggling to buy a home in today’s highly competitive market? If so, 2022 might be a good time to pursue a purchase because you may face less competition. However, one drawback of waiting is that mortgage rates are expected to go up. We can help put you on the right path toward homeownership, whether you want to buy now or next year.
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HOME CONSTRUCTION ON THE VERGE OF STABILIZING
It appears that home construction in Canada is on the upswing. For all of 2021, construction is projected to begin on as many as 230,000 new homes in Canada, up from a little over 217,800 in 2020, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Even more homes could get underway in 2022 (as many as 234,500) and 2023 (231,900).
What does it mean for you?
More newly built homes coming on the market could mean an opportunity for buyers, as construction boosts the supply of available properties and eases demand. Bottom line: An influx of new homes may open more doors to homeownership. We can give you a hand in locating a new or existing home that fits your budget and your needs.
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MORTGAGE RATES ARE SET TO RISE
Low mortgage interest rates help entice buyers to make a home purchase. That’s certainly been the case in Canada in recent months. However, mortgage rates are poised to creep up this year and next year, and even into 2023. An analysis from Mortgage Sandbox indicates five-year Canadian mortgage rates are expected to remain low by historical standards, but they are expected to continue rising in 2022 and 2023. The analysis indicates the fixed rate for a five-year mortgage could climb to 3% in the third quarter of 2022.
What does it mean for you?
Given the prospect that Canadian mortgage rates may go up during the rest of this year and into 2022, now might be the right time to think about borrowing money to buy a home. When interest rates rise, you pay more to borrow money. Whether you’re buying a new home or up for a renewal, you can lower your risk by locking in a fixed-rate rather than variable-rate mortgage.
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ARE YOU THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING?
It can be difficult to sort out what’s happening in the Canadian housing market — Where are home prices heading? Are mortgage rates going up? Is it the right time to buy or sell?
I can help you answer all of those questions. Then, we can work together to come up with a plan tailored to your unique situation.
Let me be a trusted partner in your homebuying or home-selling journey. Send me a message or call/text me at 403-795-4486 to get started.
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Data is supplied by Pillar 9™ MLS® System. Pillar 9™ is the owner of the copyright in its MLS®System. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Pillar 9™.
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