The 6-month trend in #HousingStarts ticked up 0.5% in May, but the story is what’s in the pipeline.
📉 SAAR down 6% MoM
📈 YTD actual starts up 3% YoY
🔎 New: building permits + completions data now published
#HousingMarket #CanadianHousing
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- 🎧 New In-House episode: Why are rents falling, but some renters still feel stuck? 🎧 Tania Bourassa-Ochoa unpacks what's really happening across Canada's rental market right now. 🔗 youtu.be/mBstP-yKiL8
00:00 - Asking rents are declining, vacancies are rising, and some landlords are offering incentives. Yet many renters still struggle to find affordable housing. Canada's rental market is easing ... but not for everyone. 🔗 cmhcschl.ca/A4Gh50Z91es
- A city fee could be costing you $100,000 on a new home. Our Chief Economist breaks it all down. ▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/ZbnfA7hBIHQ
00:00 - Could a city fee be the reason a new home didn't get built near you? CMHC's new data shows cutting development charges could unlock thousands more homes, but the impact depends entirely on where you live. See which cities have the most to gain. 🔗 cmhcschl.ca/A98150Z6QZQ
- We surveyed over 4K recent mortgage consumers across Canada to better understand how they feel about their mortgage and uncover homebuying trends. Find out what they said: cmhcschl.ca/F4Iv50YZKOZ
- April #HousingStarts trend rose 3.2%, with SAAR activity up 17% month over month and 6% year to date. Volatility remains high and market headwinds persist, but new building permit + pipeline data now offers a fuller view of builder sentiment. 📊 cmhcschl.ca/Msj250YZyAm
- 🎧 New In-House episode out now! CMHC’s Deputy Chief Economist joins us to break down the Spring 2026 mortgage report — renewals, rising variable rates, delinquencies, and the key risks heading into 2026. 🎧 Listen → youtu.be/yBBPth7-XDQ #MortgageTrends #CanadaHousing
00:00 - Canada’s mortgage market is shifting. 2025 = renewals. 2026 = rising risk. • 42% variable-rate uptake • Insured lending expanding • Delinquencies climbing The renewal peak is fading. The pressure is building. 🔗 cmhcschl.ca/mPvE50YWzLq #MortgageTrends #CanadaHousing
- Does new housing make the rental market more affordable? New supply ultimately benefits lower income renters — even when built at higher price points. Learn more in our research insight: cmhcschl.ca/Gcrq50YWlhn
- 🏘️ Better housing insights start with better data. #Census2026 responses help CMHC understand housing challenges, affordability, and long-term economic and demographic trends affecting Canadians. ✅ Be counted. Respond to the Census by May 12.The #2026Census has begun! Check your mail for your invitation letter, which includes instructions on how to complete your questionnaire. Learn more at: census.gc.ca/en/index?utm_s…
- Take a look at the mortgage loan insurance available for financing factory-built homes and modular construction, supporting homebuyers and multi-unit rental housing. CMHC Prefab Plus: cmhcschl.ca/rMqP50YW7Un Modular Rental Housing Construction: cmhcschl.ca/OE8650YW7Um
00:00 - Our 2025 Annual Report is now available online. Read it here: ow.ly/G49b50YS62S















