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.
Asking rents are falling in many Canadian cities, vacancies are rising in newer rental units, but the benefits aren’t being felt by everyone.
On the surface, it looks like Canada’s rental market is finally easing.
So why do so many renters still feel stuck?
In this episode of In-House, host Joelle Hamilton speaks with Tania Bourassa-Ochoa, Deputy Chief Economist at CMHC, to break down the 2026 Mid-Year Rental Market Update and what the data is really saying about housing affordability in Canada.
📊 In this episode, we cover:
• Why asking rents and actual rents paid are diverging
• Why new leases and renewals tell different stories
• Where rental conditions are easing (and where they are still tight)
• Why affordability pressures remain
• What to watch in Canada’s rental market through the second half of 2026
Whether you're a renter, policymaker, or just trying to understand Canada’s housing market, this conversation connects the dots behind the headlines.
📄 Read the CMHC 2026 Mid-Year Rental Market Update: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/observer/2026/2026-mid-year-rental-market-update
🔔 Subscribe to In-House for clear, data-driven conversations on housing in Canada.
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