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The Canadian Real Estate January Market Breakdown

Join real estate analyst Daniel Foch for the latest Monthly Market Call, presented in partnership with Real Estate Magazine. In this wide-ranging, data-driven session, Daniel breaks down the key forces shaping Canada’s housing market, rental landscape, and economic outlook — from mortgage renewals and credit conditions to vacancy rates, affordability, and buyer psychology.

This month’s discussion includes:

  • Mortgage payment resets remain a real concern, but the “renewal cliff” looks less severe than feared
  • Market sentiment is turning more bearish in key regions like Ontario and B.C.
  • Delinquencies are rising toward pre-pandemic norms, with stress showing up more in smaller and mid-sized lenders
  • GDP data has been volatile, and recession risk is rising as demand weakens
  • Inflation is ticking up due to base effects, but the bigger story may be unemployment and recession indicators
  • Non-permanent resident inflows are slowing sharply, with major impacts on student-driven rental markets
  • Vacancy rates are now the highest in over a decade, with more upward pressure likely
  • Rents are falling in many expensive markets and rising in more affordable ones
  • GTA condo pre-construction sales have fallen to historic lows, creating serious downstream risk for construction and supply
  • Buyer demand remains cautious — many are waiting on prices and interest rates before re-entering the market

Whether you’re a Realtor, broker, investor, developer, or market-watcher, this episode delivers actionable context to help you set expectations, navigate shifting conditions, and make smarter decisions in a more “normal” market environment.

Join us live every month for The Canadian Real Estate Market Breakdown as REM columnist Daniel Foch delivers expert analysis on the latest CREA stats and national housing trends.

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