Canadian Housing Stories

Everyone told us buying a condo in Toronto was impossible. By using the FHSA account to save for our down payment and compromising on square footage for a better location, we finally entered the Toronto real estate market.

I left Vancouver's high cost of living for Calgary's housing market. The 'Alberta Calling' campaign wasn't just hype—I bought a detached home here for the price of a shoebox condo back west.

With Vancouver rent prices stabilizing and mortgage rates high, I calculated that renting and investing the difference makes more sense for me right now. Here's my detailed financial breakdown.

My Toronto salary with Halifax housing costs has been life-changing. We traded our cramped apartment for a house with a yard near the ocean. Atlantic Canada is the hidden gem for remote workers.

Arriving in Canada, finding affordable rent in Montreal was a challenge but manageable compared to Toronto. I love the diverse neighborhoods and the vibrant culture that comes with living here.

We sold our family home in Kanata and downsized to a modern condo in Westboro. It freed up equity for our retirement travel plans and reduced our maintenance stress significantly.

We left Ontario's impossible housing market for Saskatchewan's affordability. In Saskatoon, we bought a beautiful 3-bedroom house with a yard for less than a Toronto parking spot. The Prairies aren't just flyover country—they're where homeownership is still achievable.