ONTARIO RENTAL MARKET 2025: WHAT IT MEANS FOR HOMEBUYERS, SELLERS, AND INVESTORS
2025 has been a year of notable shifts across Ontario’s housing landscape, especially within rental markets. While changes in rents and vacancies have made headlines, these evolving dynamics also paint a promising picture for those thinking strategically about buying, selling, investing, or making the transition from renting to ownership. More Choice and Movement in Rentals […]
GTA REAL ESTATE 2025: A YEAR OF RESET, BETTER AFFORDABILITY, AND QUIET OPPORTUNITY
The Greater Toronto Area housing market in 2025 wasn’t defined by bidding wars or record-breaking highs. Instead, it was a year of recalibration – one that quietly improved affordability and created meaningful opportunities for both buyers and sellers. After a very active 2024, home sales slowed as economic uncertainty weighed on consumer confidence. However, what […]
GTA NOVEMBER MARKET: SOFTER SALES AS BUYERS WAIT FOR ECONOMIC CLARITY
November brought a quieter month across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale market, with sales, new listings, and average prices all trending below last year’s levels. Many potential buyers remained on the sidelines, waiting for more stability in the broader economy before making a move. Market Overview “There are many GTA households who want to […]
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 […]
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 […]
FAREWELL TO A LANDMARK: THE TORONTO STAR BUILDING SET FOR DEMOLITION
One of Toronto’s most iconic office buildings is preparing to say goodbye to the city skyline. After standing tall for 53 years, the Toronto Star Building—a familiar fixture at the foot of Yonge Street—is now on the path to demolition. The sprawling One Yonge site, including the Toronto Star Building, an office tower, and surrounding […]
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 […]
TORONTO’S VACANT HOME TAX (VHT) DECLARATION DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING
Homeowners in Toronto are reminded to submit their 2023 occupancy status by February 29th. If you fail to submit a declaration of occupancy status by the deadline, your property will be considered vacant and subject to the Vacant Home Tax. Starting from January 1, 2024, a fee of $21.24 will be charged for not submitting […]