THE BANK OF CANADA CUTS INTEREST RATE
On September 17, 2025, the Bank of Canada made a notable move — lowering its key policy (overnight) interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, its lowest in about three years. This is the first rate cut in six months, and the decision was unanimous among the Governing Council. Here’s a breakdown of why […]
TIFF 2025: HOW THE TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL SHAPES REAL ESTATE BUZZ
Every September, Toronto transforms into the world’s stage as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) rolls out its red carpets. From September 4–14, 2025, the city celebrates its 50th year of hosting one of the globe’s most prestigious film festivals—an event that does far more than showcase movies. TIFF energizes neighbourhoods, highlights the best of […]
GTA AUGUST MARKET: SALES UP, LISTINGS SURGE
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market saw a lift in sales this August compared to last year, but the real story is the significant increase in available listings. Buyers are benefitting from greater choice across all market segments, while sellers are navigating a landscape where pricing strategy matters more than ever. What’s Happening in […]
GTA SEES STRONGEST JULY HOME SALES IN FOUR YEARS
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market had its strongest July since 2021, and as REALTORS®, we’re seeing the shift firsthand. Buyers are stepping back into the market thanks to improved affordability, while sellers are navigating conditions that remain competitive yet stable. What’s Driving the Market? Lower borrowing costs and softer home prices are making […]
TORONTO REAL ESTATE MARKET OUTLOOK: WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2025
The latest Market Outlook and Year in Review report from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) provides valuable insights into what buyers, sellers, and investors can anticipate in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market this year. With a well-supplied market and stabilizing economic factors, home price growth is projected to align with the […]
A PROGRESSIVE MARCH: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The latest report on March 2024 home sales through TRREB’s MLS® System shows steady progress in the real estate market despite the lower sales compared to March 2023. One of the contributing factors to this decline is the statutory holiday Good Friday, which fell in March this year instead of April last year. However, there […]
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A WINTER VACATION HOME
Whether you’re an expert skier or you’re looking for an investment property, there is no question that skiing is a lifestyle. Ski town real estate has unique features, from ski-in, ski-out properties to condos that boast both mountain and city views to secluded mountain estates. If you’re ready to invest in a ski home to […]
APRIL’S RECORD-BREAKING REBOUND: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
Home sales in the GTA have set a new record for April and amounted to more than quadruple that from April 2020. Last April, we experienced the first full month in our city of the COVID-19 pandemic, while challenging the regular seasonal trend, April 2021 sales actually declined compared to the sales we saw last […]
A FANTASTIC FEBRUARY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
We witnessed another record-breaking month this February as Buyers remained confident in their employment situations and took advantage of ultra-low borrowing costs. As competition between multiple buyers for reduced inventory continued so did the annual price growth! There were 10,970 sales reported through TRREB’s MLS System in February 2021 which resulted in a 52.5 per […]
NEW MORTGAGE STRESS-TEST CHANGES 2020
Attention Toronto homebuyers! Just as the Toronto housing market began gaining its momentum due to the lack of supply in new listings which has caused some serious competition for homebuyers, the government had an important announcement to make which might heat things up a little more. The federal government has declared its adjustment of the […]