The average first-time homebuyer in Ontario is now 40 years old, according to Teranet's Q1 2026 Market Insights report. At the same time, first-time buyers became the most active buyer segment in Ontario, while multi-property owners fell from first place to third.

In this episode, we use Ontario as the case study, then widen the lens nationally. Bank of Canada data shows first-time buyers have generally accounted for about half of mortgaged home purchases in Canada since 2014. CMHC's 2026 Mortgage Consumer Survey shows first-time buyers are renting longer before buying, relying on co-signers, and still getting help from family gifts. CREA's latest national resale data shows a market thawing, but not booming.

This is not just an Ontario affordability story. It is a national buyer-quality story.

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The average first-time homebuyer in Ontario is now 40 years old, according to Teranet's Q1 2026 Market Insights report. At the same time, first-time buyers became the most active buyer segment in Ontario, while multi-property owners fell from first place to third.
In this episode, we use Ontario as the case study, then widen the lens nationally. Bank of Canada data shows first-time buyers have generally accounted for about half of mortgaged home purchases in Canada since 2014. CMHC's 2026 Mortgage Consumer Survey shows first-time buyers are renting longer before buying, relying on co-signers, and still getting help from family gifts. CREA's latest national resale data shows a market thawing, but not booming.
This is not just an Ontario affordability story. It is a national buyer-quality story.
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The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.

The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.
Show hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio. Show hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

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The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.

The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.

Show hosts Daniel Foche and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.

The Podcast For Canadian Real Estate Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around investing in real estate, ongoing news in the Canadian real estate market, how to structure deals and grow your portfolio.
Show hosts Daniel Foche and Nick Hill bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to a real estate investing podcast for Canadians.