Will the Ontario Housing Market Remain Balanced?

Third Quarter 2014 CMHC Housing Market Outlook- Canada Edition released today

Ontario housing activity will regain momentum through the course of 2014 before easing later in 2015, according to the Third Quarter 2014 CMHC Housing Market Outlook- Canada Edition released today. After declining in 2013, Ontario annual home starts will slow to 57,100 units in 2014 before stabilizing in 2015. Ontario starts will range between 50,900 and 63,300 units over the course of 2014 and 2015.

"An improving economy by 2015 and less out-migration to western Canada will provide support to the broader Ontario housing market. As home prices continue to rise, albeit at a more modest pace, demand will shift to less expensive housing both by type and geography," said Ted Tsiakopoulos, CMHC`s Ontario Regional Economist. "Consequently, we remain more bullish on the less expensive resale market and less expensive higher density housing sector.

Ontario existing home sales will gradually lead the market higher with MLS® sales growing to 202,500 units in 2015 from 197,900 units in 2014. MLS® sales will range between 192,400 to 214,700 units this year and next. Ontario home prices will grow at a slower rate over the forecast horizon.

As Canada's national housing agency, CMHC draws on more than 65 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of high quality, environmentally sustainable and affordable housing solutions. CMHC also provides reliable, impartial and up-to-date housing market reports, analysis and knowledge to support and assist consumers and the housing industry in making informed decisions.

For more information, visit www.cmhc.ca or call 1-800-668-2642. CMHC Market Analysis standard reports are also available free for download at http://www.cmhc.ca/housingmarketinformation.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

• Market Analysis Contact:
  Alex Medow
  416-218-3344
  Cell: (647) 215-6489
  amedow@cmhc.ca
  
  Media Contact:
  Beth Bailey
  416-218-3355
  Cell: 416-988-4615
  bbailey@cmhc.ca

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