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These are the features that homebuyers in Canada say are their biggest dealbreakers

Isabelle Docto

created: Aug. 13, 2025, 2:04 p.m. | updated: Aug. 14, 2025, 10:23 p.m.

There are many factors Canadian homebuyers need to consider when it comes to making the big purchase. Sometimes, the decision comes down to budget; other times, it comes down to checking off all of the amenities on your wishlist. When it comes to dealbreakers for Canadian homebuyers, a new Leger survey commissioned by RE/MAX Canada found that what's on the outside might matter more than what's on the inside. The survey found that prospective homebuyers are judging listings based on curb appeal and the state of the neighbourhood even before they stop inside the home. The second biggest dealbreaker is a lack of curb appeal, which 41 per cent of respondents put on their list.

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