Why This Buyer’s Market Shift Is a Golden Window for Real Estate Investors

✍️ By Debbie Balfour | WBN News | July 7, 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.

The tipping point has arrived. Homeownership in Canada is now the most affordable it’s been in three years. Though prices remain elevated by historical standards, affordability has improved and the balance of power is clearly shifting toward buyers.

A recent Global News segment confirmed that the Canadian housing market is entering a buyer’s market, highlighting a drop in sales across major cities and growing buyer leverage. The video breaks down why now is the most affordable time to buy in recent years and what that means for the months ahead.

▶️ Watch the Global News video: Canada’s Real Estate Becomes a Buyer’s Market

This shift may mark the bottom of the current cycle, setting the stage for strategic acquisitions by savvy real estate investors.

So, what does this mean for investors? When major metros like Toronto and Vancouver begin to cool, surrounding regions and lifestyle-rich communities often follow. This opens up entry points that haven’t existed for years, especially in high-demand rental or vacation markets.

Investors are now seeing longer days on the market, more inventory, and a chance to negotiate better pricing and terms, conditions rarely available in recent years.

Why this moment matters:

• Affordability is improving, offering better entry opportunities.
• Reduced competition lets investors negotiate stronger deals.
• Rental demand remains stable, helping cash flow stay strong.
• Market bottom indicators suggest values may stabilize or rise again in the near future.

Strategic Moves for Investors:

• Target undervalued properties or longer-DOM listings in emerging markets.
• Consider pre-construction or off-market deals that may carry future upside.
• Lock in rates ahead of anticipated interest rate changes.
• Build or expand portfolios now, before broader investor demand returns.

The Bottom Line:
Canada is entering a true buyer’s market, and investors who act now can capitalize on softened pricing, improved affordability, and growing leverage. With the next market cycle potentially on the horizon, this is your moment to buy smart and build for tomorrow.

Debbie Balfour | Real Estate Investing Success Coach + Podcast Host
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