GTA SEPTEMBER MARKET: SALES CLIMB AS BUYERS REGAIN CONFIDENCE
September brought renewed activity across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market, as more buyers stepped off the sidelines to take advantage of easing borrowing costs. However, with ample choice still available, buyers continued to negotiate firmly—keeping downward pressure on average sale prices. Market Momentum Builds The Bank of Canada’s September interest rate cut offered […]
TORONTO’S 2025 MICHELIN GUIDE JUST RAISED THE BAR — HERE’S WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR REAL ESTATE
Toronto’s dining scene just got another big spotlight. The 2025 Michelin Guide for Toronto & Region is out, bringing exciting new stars, sustainability honours, and some surprising shake-ups. Beyond bragging rights for chefs, this guide is a reminder that Toronto is a world-class city — vibrant, creative, and full of experiences that make it an […]
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 […]
MAY’S MITIGATION: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The housing market saw continued low activity in May, especially compared to the brief surge in market activity seen last spring. Home buyers are eagerly waiting for relief in mortgage rates, and existing homeowners are hopeful for increased demand, indicated by a rise in new listings compared to the previous year. This has provided buyers […]
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 […]
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BUY A HOME THIS SPRING
If you’ve been waiting for the spring selling season to kick off your home, this busy real estate season has arrived. Many homebuyers are in the market for a new home in the spring because it aligns with the current school year’s end and allows you to settle in a new home over the summer […]
A TRYING OCTOBER – WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The housing market in the GTA faced some challenges in October 2023. The main issue was the lack of affordability, which made it difficult for many potential home buyers to make a purchase. Due to this and the uncertainty, the sales decreased slightly compared to the previous year’s same period. However, the selling prices continued […]
A MORE BALANCED SEPTEMBER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The GTA housing market faced some challenges in September, as high borrowing costs, inflation, and slower economic growth weighed on home sales. Nonetheless, despite the increase in listings supply, the average selling price remained higher than the previous year. Looking ahead, the short-term and medium-term outlooks for the GTA housing market appear to be somewhat […]
OUR FALL HOME MAINTENANCE GUIDE
As a homeowner, you have the power to keep your property in impeccable shape all year round. Getting your home ready for the fall season is more than just a routine maintenance task, it’s an opportunity to show your property some love and care. By completing imperative fall home maintenance tasks, you can guarantee that […]