Detached Home Sales Rise Across Canada's Largest Markets as Buyers Capitalize on Value

The 2026 REMAX Canada Hot Pocket Communities Report finds sales increased in 61% of Greater Toronto Area, Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley communities while prices remained largely flat

TORONTO, July 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- Buyers are returning to Canada's detached housing market, taking advantage of improved value and sharper pricing in communities across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley, according to the new 2026 REMAX Canada Hot Pocket Communities Report. REMAX Canada examined 83 markets between January 1 and June 30, 2026 and found that 61 per cent (51/83) reported detached housing sales ahead of year-ago levels in the first half of the year, while just six per cent of markets (5/83) posted increases in values.

The report identified Fraser Valley with the strongest activity, with detached housing sales up across all six communities – Abbotsford, Mission, White Rock/South Surrey, Langley, Delta North and the City of Surrey, with four of the markets reporting gains in the double digits. Communities in Toronto's 416 area code posted solid growth, with 60 per cent (21/35) reporting an increase in detached home-buying activity. Greater Vancouver followed with nearly 59 per cent of areas (10/17) recording an uptick in sales. The two strongest markets – Greater Vancouver's New Westminster and the GTA's Newtonbrook West/Willowdale West/Westminster-Branson/Lansing-Westgate (C07) – recorded sales gains of more than 50 per cent.

"There's no question that buyers are cautiously optimistic, taking advantage of pricing that is off peak pandemic levels," says Don Kottick, President of REMAX Canada. "Before we call it a 'recovery,' it's worth remembering that the rebound remains narrow, selective and far from guaranteed. Detached housing may be finding its footing, but affordability, confidence and potential shadow inventory remain wild cards in its comeback."

Top Five Detached Housing Markets by Percentage Increase in Unit Sales
Rank	Area	Neighbourhoods within the district	Sales 2025	Sales 2026	Percentage +/-
1	New Westminster (GV)		62	98	58.1 %
2	C07 (GTA)	Newtonbrook West, Willowdale West, Westminster-Branson, and Lansing-Westgate	80	122	52.5 %
3	C14 (GTA)	Newtonbrook East, Willowdale East	78	102	30.8 %
4	Aurora (GTA - York Region)		153	200	30.7 %
5	C12 (GTA)	St. Andrews-Windfields	56	71	26.8 %
Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board

Top Five Detatched Housing Markets by Percentage Increase in Values
Rank	Area	Neighbourhoods within the district	Value 2025	Value 2026	Percentage +/-
1	W07 (GTA)	Stonegate-Queensway and Islington City Centre West	$1,656,507	$1,742,731	5.2 %
2	Port Moody/Belcarra (GV)		$1,837,500	$1,897,500	3.3 %
3	W09 (GTA)	Kingsview Village, The Westway, Humber Heights, Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview, West Humber, Clairville	$1,287,472	$1,318,232	2.4 %
4	C02 (GTA)	Yonge-St. Clair, Casa Loma, Wychwood, Annex	$3,001,001	$3,064,976	2.1 %
5	C10 (GTA)	Mount Pleasant East, Mount Pleasant West	$2,147,799	$2,179,050	1.5 %
Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors (Median Price - Jan 1 - May 31 as YTD June median values were unavailable at press time), Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (Average Price), and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (Average Price)

Other key findings include:

• 61 per cent of markets analyzed (51/83) reported detached housing sales ahead of year-ago levels in the first half of the year.
• Only six per cent of all markets analyzed (5/83) reported an upswing in values, with four out of the five top located in the GTA (two in the central core, and two in the city's west district).
• Fraser Valley reported the strongest detached sales activity, which was up across all six communities analyzed.
• Overall, the GTA (comprising the 416 and 905 regions combined) reported that 60 per cent of all communities analyzed (36/60) experienced an increase in detached housing sales.
• Toronto proper matched the overall GTA trend with 60 per cent of markets analyzed (21/35) recording an upswing in sales, while markets in Toronto's central core (C-district) posted slightly stronger momentum, with 64 per cent of central areas (9/14) noting sales growth from January to June year-over-year.
• The GTA's 905 region mirrored the growing momentum of the 416, posting sales growth on par with its urban counterpart, with 56 per cent of communities (14/25) noting an increase in sales.
• Greater Vancouver also reported strong sales growth, with 59 per cent of communities analyzed (10/17) posting an increase in detached home-buying activity.
• Overall, detached inventory levels are dwindling as more product is absorbed, which could place upward pressure on values in the future – especially at affordable price points.

Read the full report HERE. 

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