This is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 2018
With tough new mortgage rules, property sales figures across Canada are expected to decline in the first half of 2018, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association, or CREA. However, this does not mean that you shouldn’t think about buying a home if you can afford it. With slower market conditions, you may even be able to snap up a real estate bargain that could become either your home or a source of rental income. To get an idea of the best places to buy a house in Canada, we used CREA's latest statistics about average house prices in Canada’s major housing markets.
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1. Prince Edward Island
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Buying a home on Prince Edward Island may just be the best investment you can make. The average home price here in November 2017 was a very affordable $204,577, up a whopping 19.6% from November 2016. If you don’t want to relocate, you can always list your home as a vacation rental.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 20181. Prince Edward Island
PHOTO 1 of 20READ LESS -Buying a home on Prince Edward Island may just be the best investment you can make. The average home price here in November 2017 was a very affordable $204,577, up a whopping 19.6% from November 2016. If you don’t want to relocate, you can always list your home as a vacation rental.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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2. Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
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Vancouver real estate is the most expensive in Canada, with a Multiple Service Listing Home Price Index, or MPL HPI, of $1,046,900. However, prices continue to rise, with an increase of 14% from November 2016 prices, so buying one of the Vancouver houses for sale is a good investment if you have money to spare.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 20182. Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
PHOTO 2 of 20READ LESS -Vancouver real estate is the most expensive in Canada, with a Multiple Service Listing Home Price Index, or MPL HPI, of $1,046,900. However, prices continue to rise, with an increase of 14% from November 2016 prices, so buying one of the Vancouver houses for sale is a good investment if you have money to spare.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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3. Peterborough & the Kawarthas, Ontario
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The biggest price increase from November 2016 to November 2017 was in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. The average house price here was $396,890, up 20.6% from the previous year.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 20183. Peterborough & the Kawarthas, Ontario
PHOTO 3 of 20READ LESS -The biggest price increase from November 2016 to November 2017 was in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. The average house price here was $396,890, up 20.6% from the previous year.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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4. Vancouver Island, British Columbia
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British Columbia in general has seen great increases in house prices. On Vancouver Island, the increase was 18.5% from November 2016 but homes here are more affordable too, with an MLS HPI of $438,600.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 20184. Vancouver Island, British Columbia
PHOTO 4 of 20READ LESS -British Columbia in general has seen great increases in house prices. On Vancouver Island, the increase was 18.5% from November 2016 but homes here are more affordable too, with an MLS HPI of $438,600.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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5. Fraser Valley, British Columbia
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House prices in the Fraser Valley have risen by 18.5% between November 2016 and November 2017. However, with an MPL HPI of $755,800, houses for sale in Chilliwack and other Fraser Valley communities are more expensive than the national average of $503,852.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 20185. Fraser Valley, British Columbia
PHOTO 5 of 20READ LESS -House prices in the Fraser Valley have risen by 18.5% between November 2016 and November 2017. However, with an MPL HPI of $755,800, houses for sale in Chilliwack and other Fraser Valley communities are more expensive than the national average of $503,852.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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6. Victoria, British Columbia
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Homes for sale in Victoria are a little pricey, with an MLS HPI of $621,900 in November 2017. However, Victoria homes saw a price increase of 14.1% since November 2016 and can be a good investment. After all, you can always turn your heritage home into a B&B.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 20186. Victoria, British Columbia
PHOTO 6 of 20READ LESS -Homes for sale in Victoria are a little pricey, with an MLS HPI of $621,900 in November 2017. However, Victoria homes saw a price increase of 14.1% since November 2016 and can be a good investment. After all, you can always turn your heritage home into a B&B.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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7. Lethbridge, Alberta
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Even though Calgary real estate still costs less than the national average, prices haven’t changed much in the last year. In Edmonton, prices have even dropped. If you want to buy in Alberta, look to Lethbridge, where the average house costs $271,685, up 8.3% from November 2016.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 20187. Lethbridge, Alberta
PHOTO 7 of 20READ LESS -Even though Calgary real estate still costs less than the national average, prices haven’t changed much in the last year. In Edmonton, prices have even dropped. If you want to buy in Alberta, look to Lethbridge, where the average house costs $271,685, up 8.3% from November 2016.Photo Credit: Kmsiever/Wikimedia CommonsSource: commons.wikimedia.org
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8. Winnipeg, Manitoba
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If you’re looking to buy on the Prairies, avoid houses for sale in Regina or Saskatoon, where prices have shown a marked decline. Instead, focus on Winnipeg, where the average house price in November 2017 was $293,856, an increase of 5.1% from November 2016.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 20188. Winnipeg, Manitoba
PHOTO 8 of 20READ LESS -If you’re looking to buy on the Prairies, avoid houses for sale in Regina or Saskatoon, where prices have shown a marked decline. Instead, focus on Winnipeg, where the average house price in November 2017 was $293,856, an increase of 5.1% from November 2016.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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9. Greater Toronto, Ontario
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With an MLS HPI of $744,700, houses for sale in Toronto cost well above the national average. However, if you can afford to buy here, you’ll see your property’s value rise. The average price increase in the Greater Toronto Area was 8.4% from November 2016 to November 2017.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 20189. Greater Toronto, Ontario
PHOTO 9 of 20READ LESS -With an MLS HPI of $744,700, houses for sale in Toronto cost well above the national average. However, if you can afford to buy here, you’ll see your property’s value rise. The average price increase in the Greater Toronto Area was 8.4% from November 2016 to November 2017.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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10. Windsor-Essex, Ontario
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The Windsor-Essex region saw the largest price increase in the Ontario housing market between November 2016 and November 2017. The average house price here was $260,095 in November 2017, up 17.7% from the year before.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 201810. Windsor-Essex, Ontario
PHOTO 10 of 20READ LESS -The Windsor-Essex region saw the largest price increase in the Ontario housing market between November 2016 and November 2017. The average house price here was $260,095 in November 2017, up 17.7% from the year before.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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11. Niagara Region, Ontario
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Another Ontario housing market that’s a good option for an investment property is the Niagara region, where house prices went up by 13.6% from November 2016 to November 2017. It’s still affordable too, with the average house costing $385,124.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 201811. Niagara Region, Ontario
PHOTO 11 of 20READ LESS -Another Ontario housing market that’s a good option for an investment property is the Niagara region, where house prices went up by 13.6% from November 2016 to November 2017. It’s still affordable too, with the average house costing $385,124.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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12. Guelph, Ontario
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Guelph is one of the safest cities in Canada, which may help explain why house prices here increased by 13.4% from November 2016 to November 2017. The average house here costs $409,900, which is still below the national average.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 201812. Guelph, Ontario
PHOTO 12 of 20READ LESS -Guelph is one of the safest cities in Canada, which may help explain why house prices here increased by 13.4% from November 2016 to November 2017. The average house here costs $409,900, which is still below the national average.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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13. London & St. Thomas, Ontario
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With an increase of 12.9% in the price of houses for sale London and St. Thomas are good choices if you want to invest in property in Ontario. House prices here are $325,310 on average.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 201813. London & St. Thomas, Ontario
PHOTO 13 of 20READ LESS -With an increase of 12.9% in the price of houses for sale London and St. Thomas are good choices if you want to invest in property in Ontario. House prices here are $325,310 on average.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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14. Thunder Bay, Ontario
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House prices in Thunder Bay haven’t changed much in the year from November 2016 to November 2017, with an increase on only 1.8%. However, Thunder Bay houses are very affordable, with an average price of $220,996.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 201814. Thunder Bay, Ontario
PHOTO 14 of 20READ LESS -House prices in Thunder Bay haven’t changed much in the year from November 2016 to November 2017, with an increase on only 1.8%. However, Thunder Bay houses are very affordable, with an average price of $220,996.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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15. Ottawa, Ontario
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Considering that the city is the national capital, Ottawa real estate is surprisingly cheap. The MLS HPI here is $369,400, showing an increase of 6.7% from November 2016 to November 2017.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 201815. Ottawa, Ontario
PHOTO 15 of 20READ LESS -Considering that the city is the national capital, Ottawa real estate is surprisingly cheap. The MLS HPI here is $369,400, showing an increase of 6.7% from November 2016 to November 2017.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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16. Montreal CMA, Quebec
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Montreal is one of the most expensive housing markets in Quebec and prices here have increased by 5.6% between November 2016 and November 2017. Still, the MLS HPI for Montreal real estate is a very affordable $330,500.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 201816. Montreal CMA, Quebec
PHOTO 16 of 20READ LESS -Montreal is one of the most expensive housing markets in Quebec and prices here have increased by 5.6% between November 2016 and November 2017. Still, the MLS HPI for Montreal real estate is a very affordable $330,500.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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17. Saguenay CMA, Quebec
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House prices in Saguenay showed a 5.7% increase from November 2016 to November 2017. This is a great city for investing in a second home that you can turn into a vacation rental, since the average house is a steal at $177,154.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 201817. Saguenay CMA, Quebec
PHOTO 17 of 20READ LESS -House prices in Saguenay showed a 5.7% increase from November 2016 to November 2017. This is a great city for investing in a second home that you can turn into a vacation rental, since the average house is a steal at $177,154.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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18. Sherbrooke CMA, Quebec
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At 12.5%, Sherbrooke showed the greatest increase in average house prices in Quebec between November 2016 and November 2017. The average home here costs $264,223, so you if you want to live in a vibrant university city, Sherbrooke is a good option for a starter home.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 201818. Sherbrooke CMA, Quebec
PHOTO 18 of 20READ LESS -At 12.5%, Sherbrooke showed the greatest increase in average house prices in Quebec between November 2016 and November 2017. The average home here costs $264,223, so you if you want to live in a vibrant university city, Sherbrooke is a good option for a starter home.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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19. Trois-Rivières CMA, Quebec
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House prices in Trois-Rivières have stabilized, with an increase of only 1.5% between November 2016 and November 2017. However, with an average cost of $155,793, the city has some of the cheapest houses not only in Quebec but in Canada.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 201819. Trois-Rivières CMA, Quebec
PHOTO 19 of 20READ LESS -House prices in Trois-Rivières have stabilized, with an increase of only 1.5% between November 2016 and November 2017. However, with an average cost of $155,793, the city has some of the cheapest houses not only in Quebec but in Canada.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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20. Greater Moncton, New Brunswick
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Apart from Prince Edward Island, housing markets in the Maritime Provinces haven’t shown much growth and in some, especially in New Brunswick, the average house prices have decreased. Moncton is one of your better bets in this part of Canada, with an MLS HPI of only $175,000, up 4.6% from November 2016. <br><br> Want more? Check out last year's predictions on <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/where-to-buy-a-house-in-canada-right-now-1894346/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">where to buy a house in Canada</a>.Real EstateThis is Where to Buy a House in Canada in 201820. Greater Moncton, New Brunswick
PHOTO 20 of 20READ LESS -Apart from Prince Edward Island, housing markets in the Maritime Provinces haven’t shown much growth and in some, especially in New Brunswick, the average house prices have decreased. Moncton is one of your better bets in this part of Canada, with an MLS HPI of only $175,000, up 4.6% from November 2016. <br><br> Want more? Check out last year's predictions on <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/where-to-buy-a-house-in-canada-right-now-1894346/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">where to buy a house in Canada</a>.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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