Canada’s housing market continued to show signs of life in October 2025, with home sales rising slightly for the sixth time in the past seven months. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), sales recorded through MLS systems across the country were up 0.9 per cent from September 2025, providing some possible signs of growing buyer confidence after a brief pause at the end of summer.

CREA’s senior economist Shaun Cathcart explained that the shift is likely tied to borrowing costs becoming more manageable.

“With interest rates now almost in stimulative territory, housing markets are expected to continue to become more active heading into 2026,” said Cathcart. “That said, we’re still dealing with a fair amount of economic uncertainty that could keep the pace of growth mode

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