The housing crisis in Canada, particularly in metropolitan areas, is a hot topic that affects many families and investors. In our real estate analysis of the month, we look at the possible turnaround in the housing crisis thanks to the federal government’s intervention. We explore the potential impact of these measures on the housing crisis and future prospects for the Canadian real estate market.

Valuing inventory: the key to overcoming the crisis?

Ottawa is beginning to recognize that the problem of unaffordable properties is not just one of interest rates, real estate agents or investors. Inventory, or rather the lack of it, is identified as the main driver of the housing crisis. This awareness could lead to more targeted policies to increase the supply of housing.

Read our latest analysis of the relationship between interest rates and inventories in the real estate market:

Lessons from the past: Wartime measures and the rise of the middle class

History shows that similar measures adopted during the war led to the emergence of the baby-boomer generation and their rise to the middle class. Could these past measures inspire current solutions? This is a viable option for revitalizing the sector and ensuring sustainable growth in the future.

A new turning point for housing?

We may be at the dawn of a significant renewal in the housing sector. The question is: could these new measures be the start of a real solution to inflation, rather than just a temporary band-aid? This is what the historical perspective tends to show, but these leads remain speculative, and only a concrete application of this measure would allow us to be certain.

Conclusion

Our analysis and these measures open the door to many questions and hopes for the future of the Canadian real estate market. With the possibility of a change of direction in government policies, we could see significant improvements in resolving the housing crisis. Let’s keep an eye on the federal government’s next steps in this quest for a more accessible and balanced real estate market.

Read Bloomberg’s article on the subject, click-here.

Kyle Shapcott

Leader and real estate broker

kyle@equipels.com

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