More Canadian homebuyers tiptoed into the market last month. It was enough for realtors to claim a small victory and give lenders a lift in purchase business.
The sales uptick drew applause from the real estate cheering section, even though month-over-month price moves—in most markets (not all)—ranged from half-hearted to clinically depressed.
For more, here's the monthly read of CREA data, reality check included.