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Property in Canada: prices, agent licences and how to get offers

Updated 4 November 2026

A typical home in Canada cost about CA$650,000 to CA$670,000 in autumn 2026, according to national market reports from September and October 2026. The national average was CA$666,538 in October, and the benchmark price was CA$651,400. Prices differ a lot between cities, so post a request on BlaBlaPrice to see current offers for the city you want.

Prices differ by city

National figures hide big gaps. A market report showed Toronto's home price index down 5.5% in June 2026 compared with a year earlier, a fall of more than CA$58,000. Nationally, the new housing price index fell 0.2% in September 2026 from the month before. Compare homes in the same district of Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa rather than the national average.

Licensed agents and what to check

Licensing rules vary by province, but every province and territory requires salespeople and brokers to pass an exam. In Ontario, agents must be registered with RECO. If the property is in British Columbia, the agent generally needs a B.C. licence. Ask any agent for their licence number before you view a home or sign anything, and check that the name on the licence matches the person in front of you.

Season and timing

Canada has cold winters from December to February and warm summers from June to August. November sits between the two, so viewings thin out and snow and short days make many buyers wait for spring. When you can wait, the warmer months are when listings and viewings peak. Ask how long a property has been on the market before you make an offer.

How prices are quoted

Homes are priced as one total in Canadian dollars, written for example as CA$1,234. Many listings show size in square feet, while price indexes often compare price per square metre, so convert before you compare two homes (1 square metre is about 10.76 square feet). Closing costs and agent fees come on top of the price, and they differ between sellers. Check whether a figure is a sale price or a monthly rent before you compare.

In your request, name the city, the number of bedrooms, your budget and whether you want to buy or rent. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and listings in Canada, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers answer in the chat with their own offers, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. For a narrower search, start with Houses or Apartments, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.