Winnipeg to remain a balanced market in 2020, prices to increase 2%

The Winnipeg housing market is currently balanced, which is expected to prevail in 2020 as a result of reasonable prices and an ample supply of inventory. The average residential sale price expectation for Winnipeg in 2020 is +2% due to a modest increase in commercial development.

There is the latest market outlook on the Real Estate market in Canada. Winnipeg is always in discussions for having the most stable Real Estate market across Canada and also considered as one of the most steady market with not very huge ups and downs as compared to some of the other real estate markets in Canada. Currently, there are 4 months of inventory left and in 2020 this should remain the same. The most popular type of properties are two-story detached homes and 2020 will see a shift of more new Canadians looking for homes in Winnipeg. The condo market is primarily driven by single millennials and retirees who are looking for townhouses with two or more bedrooms.

The hottest neighborhood in 2020 will be Amber Gates due to new development in the area, including a new school and more commercial properties. Winnipeg will see the luxury and condo markets remain steady in 2020, with move up and first-time home buyers driving demand.  

From a national perspective, RE/MAX anticipates a leveling out of the highs and lows that characterized the Canadian housing market in 2019, particularly in Vancouver and Toronto, as we move into 2020. Healthy price increases are expected, with an estimated 3.7-per-cent increase in the average national residential sales price.

As more Canadians have adjusted to the mortgage stress test and older Millennials move into their peak earning years, it is anticipated that they will drive the market in 2020, particularly single Millennials and young couples. A recent Leger survey conducted by RE/MAX found that more than half (51 per cent) of Canadians are considering buying a property in the next five years, especially those under the age of 45.

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Amit Bindra

Re/max Executives Realty

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