Why First-Time Buyers Drive 2026’s Housing Recovery

BoC hinting rates “as good as it gets” pulled sidelined buyers back.

First-time buyers matter most—they buy homes without adding new supply.

CREA predicts 494K sales in 2026, climbing again into 2027.

Hidden insight: Tariff threats and economic fear stalled 2025, not just rates. Sentiment is the real driver.