08/30/2026
Saving for a down payment while paying rent isn't easy.
CMHC's 2026 survey found that first-time buyers spent an average of 7.6 years renting before purchasing a home, up from 6.3 years the previous year.
And here's another interesting number:
28% of first-time buyers needed a co-signer.
So if you've been thinking:
"Why is everyone buying except me?"
Don't assume you're behind.
Homeownership looks different for everyone.
How long have you been saving for your first home?