2025 Real Estate Predictions

Despite current challenges, Canada remains positioned for growth, ranking among top G7 nations in GDP, population, and employment growth. Interest rates are expected to decline to around 2.25% by spring 2025, with the Bank of Canada aiming for a soft landing. The real estate market shows signs of recovery across various sectors, with investment volumes projected to reach $48 billion in 2025. Immigration policy changes will moderate economic growth, with temporary residents reducing from 7% to 5% of the population Commercial real estate shows sector-specific trends: office spaces prioritizing experience, retail expanding to secondary markets, and industrial market working toward normalization The investment market is projected to recover with improved sentiment and increased lending activity, though with more conservative underwriting approaches Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset ManagementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.