A recent Canada survey found ~88% see homes as overpriced, while ~69% say today's market is unfair to first-time buyers right now.
Among non-homeowners, ~55% reported no plan to buy within 12 mo; only ~6% planned a first-home purchase, keeping near-term demand focused on affordability.
For would-be buyers staying renters or with family, cost dominated: ~23% cited living costs, ~18% down payments, ~17% other priorities, ahead of mortgage rates.
Broader economic worries ranked lower: ~11% cited recession fears, ~8% job security, and ~6% trade tensions with the US as purchase barriers.
Homeowners also flagged planning lessons: >4 in 10 reported regret, led by maintenance demands and non-mortgage costs exceeding expectations in ownership today.
