As expected, the Bank of Canada cut rates by 25 basis points today.
What does this mean for the housing market?
Pretty much nothing.
The fall season is off to a sluggish start, and a modest cut like this won’t push the thousands of buyers on the sidelines to suddenly jump in.
When will demand pick up in a meaningful way? Probably not until early 2026.
By then, we’ll likely see at least one or two more cuts, and if fixed mortgage rates follow, most will settle in the mid-3% range.
Lower rates combined with softer prices in some segments might encourage more buyers to step in.
But don’t expect a sharp rebound. In this environment, lower rates will likely mean a weaker economy—and possibly more job losses - which is hardly the backdrop for a booming housing market.
For now, expect things to stay sluggish.
John Pasalis is President of Realosophy Realty. A specialist in real estate data analysis, John’s research focuses on unlocking micro trends in the Greater Toronto Area real estate market. His research has been utilized by the Bank of Canada, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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