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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 27 MIN

Winnipeg's housing market is hot. Is it out of reach for first-time buyers?

from This is Manitoba

Winnipeg’s housing market broke records last summer, with the average price of a detached home passing $443,000.But as houses across Manitoba became more expensive, the national story was different. In January, the average home price in Toronto and Vancouver hit five-year lows.Today, we’re taking a look at why the local real estate market's been hot, how it compares to other Canadian cities, and whether it signals the end of an era for the concept of a starter home.

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