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Ontario housing market set for modest rebound in 2027: Desjardins report

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Hudes, S. (2026, October 21). Ontario housing market set for modest rebound in 2027: Desjardins report. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/ontario-housing-market-set-for-modest-rebound-in-2027-desjardins-report/article_c9d90eb0-cc10-579c-8224-2f098122eca5.html

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Desjardins senior economist Kari Norman predicts Ontario's housing market will see a modest recovery in 2027 due to better economic conditions attracting more buyers. However, higher borrowing costs may limit this improvement. The report notes that despite these challenges, the market shows signs of improved affordability and greater buyer choice.

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A new report by Desjardins predicts that Ontario's housing market will see a modest improvement in 2027 as economic conditions become more favorable for buyers. However, higher borrowing costs may limit the extent of this recovery. According to Desjardins senior economist Kari Norman, despite improved affordability and greater buyer choice, the province’s housing sector is currently experiencing a "striking contradiction" and remains weak overall.

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11 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

🔮 A new report says Ontario’s housing market is expected to improve “modestly” next year as favourable economic conditions help push buyers off the sidelines, though higher borrowing costs could dull the extent of the rebound.

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2026-10-15 · mixed framing · Competition Bureau says Quebec real estate board violated abuse of dominance rules

🔮 Based on budget forecasts, Ontario is projected to fall more than 550,000 homes short of the pace needed by 2029, according to the analysis.

2026-10-01 · assertive framing · Toronto board of trade urges Ontario to amend zoning and building code rules to spur housing growth

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🔮 Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s senior economist, says rising inflation risks and the possibility of looming interest rate hikes have weakened the economic environment, which could hurt sales activity.

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2026-10-15 · Toronto Star

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Desjardins senior economist Kari Norman said the province’s housing sector “is in the midst of a striking contradiction.”

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-21

2026-10-21 · Toronto Star

Ontario housing market set for modest rebound in 2027: Desjardins report · mixed framing

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A new report says Ontario’s housing market is expected to improve “modestly” next year as favourable economic conditions help push buyers off the sidelines, though higher borrowing costs could dull the extent of the rebound. uncertain

costs → say → rebound

Desjardins senior economist Kari Norman said the province’s housing sector “is in the midst of a striking contradiction.” asserted

sector → say → contradiction

Her report called the market “weak” despite improved affordability, greater buyer choice and easing rental conditions. asserted

report → call → affordability

Ontario housing market set for modest rebound in 2027: Desjardins report

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