Summary (TL;DR): According to the latest National Bank report, Canada’s national home price index rose 0.1% in August 2025, ending a seven-month stretch of declines. The rebound was led by Calgary (+1.4%), Edmonton (+1.1%) and Vancouver (+0.7%), while Toronto and Hamilton continued to see price drops. Early signs of stabilization — notable, but not yet a full recovery.
Market snapshot
Canada’s housing market showed a small but meaningful uptick in August 2025:
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National home price index: +0.1% (August 2025) — first monthly increase after seven consecutive declines.
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Leading gainers: Calgary (+1.4%), Edmonton (+1.1%), Vancouver (+0.7%).
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Lagging markets: Toronto and Hamilton continued to register price decreases.
This modest rebound suggests the market may be stabilizing after a prolonged cooling period, though it’s still too early to declare a sustained recovery.
What this means for buyers and sellers
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Buyers: A small rise in prices doesn’t eliminate buying opportunities — but affordability remains sensitive to interest-rate movements. Those with pre-approved mortgages should recheck terms if they plan to act soon.
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Sellers: In certain cities (notably Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver) demand appears firmer. Pricing strategy and presentation will remain important to capture interest.
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Investors & market watchers: The uptick is a signal worth monitoring, especially alongside employment data, mortgage rates, and local supply changes.
Why caution is still warranted
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The increase is very small (0.1%) and may reflect short-term dynamics rather than a trend.
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High interest rates and uneven regional performance mean some markets can rebound sooner while others lag.
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More monthly data will be needed to confirm stabilization or a turnaround.
Read the full report
Full article / report: https://lnkd.in/er4hDZBv
Takeaway
A small but notable signal that Canada’s housing market may be stabilizing — encouraging, but not definitive. We’ll be watching subsequent monthly reports and interest-rate developments before calling a full recovery.
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