In-House – Canada's Housing Podcast
In-House – Canada's Housing Podcast
Podcast Description
Join us as we decode the intricacies of real estate, provide clarity in financial expertise, and offer a platform for policy makers and the public alike. Whether you're looking to make an informed housing decision, stay ahead in the real estate or mortgage profession, or simply indulge in the dynamics of the housing market, CMHC's In-House is your source for conversations that matter.Tune in, stay informed, and be current on the latest in housing market and mortgage trends. This podcast is brought to you by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, a Federal Crown corporation whose mandate is to ensure the health and stability of Canada’s housing finance system.
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Covers essential topics such as housing market trends, affordability issues, and renting challenges, with episodes like the 2025 Housing Market Outlook and discussions on rental market completions and debt trends.
Join us as we decode the intricacies of real estate, provide clarity in financial expertise, and offer a platform for policy makers and the public alike. Whether you’re looking to make an informed housing decision, stay ahead in the real estate or mortgage profession, or simply indulge in the dynamics of the housing market, CMHC’s In-House is your source for conversations that matter.
Tune in, stay informed, and be current on the latest in housing market and mortgage trends.
This podcast is brought to you by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, a Federal Crown corporation whose mandate is to ensure the health and stability of Canada’s housing finance system.
In this episode of In-House, CMHC Deputy Chief Economist Aled ab Iorwerth joins host Joelle Hamilton to unpack the key findings from CMHC’s 2025 Canadian Rental Construction Survey.
We explore what’s driving short-term developer pessimism—and what could help unlock more purpose-built rental housing across the country.
🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why 42% of developers are pessimistic about the short-term outlook
- The impact of financing challenges, development fees and tariffs
- How developers are shifting toward “build-to-hold” strategies, instead of “build-to-sell”
- Why modular and prefabricated homes are still underused in Canada
- What these insights mean for Canada’s broader housing supply goals
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