Free Trial

Home Sales Rise Again From Pent-Up Demand

CANADA DATA
  • Canadian Real Estate Association says Jan sales +3.7% MOM after +7.9% in Dec.
  • Number of transactions +22% YOY, the largest gain since May 2021, mainly from base effect.
  • Activity is on par with stronger spring months of 2023 but 9% below the 10-year average.
  • New listings +1.5% MOM, after -5.1% in Dec.
  • Average resale price +7.6% YOY; price index +0.4% YOY.
  • “The market has been showing some early signs of life over the last couple of months, probably no surprise given how much pent-up demand is out there,” said Larry Cerqua, Chair of CREA.
  • Concerns over a housing market resurgence similar to what happened last spring have grown.
102 words

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.
  • Canadian Real Estate Association says Jan sales +3.7% MOM after +7.9% in Dec.
  • Number of transactions +22% YOY, the largest gain since May 2021, mainly from base effect.
  • Activity is on par with stronger spring months of 2023 but 9% below the 10-year average.
  • New listings +1.5% MOM, after -5.1% in Dec.
  • Average resale price +7.6% YOY; price index +0.4% YOY.
  • “The market has been showing some early signs of life over the last couple of months, probably no surprise given how much pent-up demand is out there,” said Larry Cerqua, Chair of CREA.
  • Concerns over a housing market resurgence similar to what happened last spring have grown.