A STRONG START FOR JANUARY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
Starting off the new year, a total of 5,636 sales were reported through the TRREB MLS System in January 2022, a number that is down 18.2% year-over-year. New listings similarly followed new sales, down 15.5% from January 2021. Although sales were significantly down from the previous year, January 2022 reported the second highest number of […]
WRAPPING UP 2021: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
As 2021 came to a close, TRREBS MLS system reported a new record number of sales to end off the year. 121,712 sales were reported this year, a number that is up 7.7% from the previous high of 113,040 sales that we saw at the end of 2016, and up 28% compared to 2020. Demand […]
HOW TO KEEP YOUR PIPES FROM FREEZING THIS WINTER
A burst pipe can cause major damage to your house and belongings and certainly not something you want happening during the holidays! This is a relatively common occurrence during the winter, so understanding how and why it occurs can help you avoid a problem. Let us help! Why Pipes Burst If the water inside pipes […]
THE BATTLE BETWEEN SUPPLY VS. DEMAND CONTINUES IN NOVEMBER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
New all-time highs and records were set this past month. Home sales reached a new record for the month of November and the average selling price also reached a new all-time high. New listings were down substantially compared to last year across all market segments – further highlighting the apparent supply issue within the GTA. […]
A DEMANDING OCTOBER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
Home sales in the GTA have reached the second-highest level on record for the month of October. However, the inventory of homes listed for sale did not keep up with the pace of demand. The number of new listings had dropped by approximately 33% compared to October 2020. Market conditions tightened across all major home […]
OUR TRADITIONAL ‘FALL MARKET’ IS BACK IN FULL-SWING: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
As summer swiftly ended -as it does every year- September marked the transition from our slower-paced summer market to the notoriously busier fall market in the GTA. Each year, we tend to see an increase in sales, average selling price and listings after Labour Day, and September 2021 did not disappoint. Sales relative to August […]
Moving to Rosedale – In Collaboration With Storwell
Rosedale is an affluent neighbourhood in central Toronto that is known for its extravagant houses and beautiful foliage, giving the neighbourhood a picturesque quality. Rosedale homes are some of the largest and most luxurious in the city. Although the neighbourhood is a short drive away from Downtown Toronto, the extensive ravine system and quiet residential […]
AN ASTONISHING AUGUST: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
While the market has taken its usual summer breather, TREB is reporting the 3rd best sales result on record for the month of August 2021. It is obvious that the homeowner demand has sustained and remains strong. However, the supply of new listings is down which has resulted in tighter market conditions and even more […]
5 Ways Families Can Prep Kids for Back to School
Back to school is just around the corner, and while parents and children alike will want to make the most of the remaining vacation time, there are a few things you should do before the school year officially starts. These five ideas can ensure that your family begins the new school year seamlessly especially as […]
JULY’S “CALM” BEFORE THE STORM: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
With almost 9,400 sales reported in July 2021, the demand for ownership housing remained well above the standard for this time of year despite being lower than the record July result we saw last year. Market conditions actually tightened relative to July 2020, with sales accounting for a greater share of new listings compared to […]