Category: ontario
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The 2026 Inflation Reality: Food Prices Are Rising Again – What That Means for Housing Affordability
Inflation may be cooling on paper, but for many Canadians, the cost of living is rising again where it hurts most – food, rent, and housing costs. As Canada heads into 2026, new forecasts show food prices increasing once again, adding pressure to households already stretched by high rents and elevated mortgage payments. While inflation…
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Best Suburbs for a 45-Minute Commute to Union Station
If you work in downtown Toronto but can’t stomach the city’s home prices, you’re not alone. Thousands of commuters are trading small condos for bigger homes in nearby suburbs, without giving up a manageable trip to Union Station. Using GO Transit schedules and average resale prices from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), here…
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Greater Toronto Area Listings of the Week (Dec 17, 2025)
If you’ve been glued to Realtor.ca lately (who hasn’t?), these Greater Toronto Area listings are definitely worth a second look. From dreamy luxury homes to condos under the radar, here are 8 properties that are turning heads right now. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or just love to snoop the market, these are the top listings of…
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Ford Wants to Turn Niagara Falls Into the “Vegas of the North” With Bigger Casinos
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government wants to transform Niagara Falls into a bigger, year-round tourism powerhouse – with a major focus on attracting more “big, large casinos” and new entertainment-driven development. Ford announced the vision on Monday alongside Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati, describing a plan the government has reportedly referred to internally…
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Rentals.ca Just Dropped Their December 2025 Rent Report – Here’s What You Need To Know
Rentals.ca and Urbanation have released their December 2025 national rent report, and the numbers point to a cooling rental market across much of Canada. From declining average rents to shifting demand and big differences across provinces, here’s a breakdown of the key trends renters and investors should be watching. National Overview Rents Fall to Lowest…
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How Much Do You Need to Earn to Afford a Home in Toronto vs Halifax vs Calgary?
The question of housing affordability is on every Canadian’s mind. Whether you’re considering a move across the country or wondering how your city stacks up, income requirements vary drastically depending on the housing market. Let’s break down how much you’d need to earn to afford an average home in Toronto, Halifax, and Calgary. Toronto: Canada’s…
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Toronto Listings To Keep Your Eye On Right Now
If you’ve been glued to Realtor.ca lately (who hasn’t?), these Toronto listings are definitely worth a second look. From dreamy luxury homes to hidden gems under the radar, here are 6 properties that are turning heads right now. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or just love to snoop the market, these homes show off the best of…
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Greater Toronto Area Home Sales Drop 15.8 Percent in November as Buyers Stay on the Sidelines
The Greater Toronto Area saw a sharp slowdown in housing activity in November, with home sales falling 15.8 percent year-over-year. According to new data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), only 5,010 homes traded hands last month as affordability pressures, job uncertainty, and high borrowing costs continued to weigh on buyer confidence. While…
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This $550K Queen West Condo for Sale Comes With 7 Parking Spots
If you’ve ever complained about not having enough parking in Toronto… this listing is about to blow your mind. A $550,000 condo at 36 Lisgar St in Little Portugal just hit the market, and it comes with something you almost never see in the city: seven owned parking spots. Yes, seven. Unit 1210E is a functional 1+1 bedroom suite offering 500–599 square feet, currently…
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Ontario Condos Are One-Third Smaller Than They Used To Be – But Cost Way More
Ontario condos have gone through a major transformation over the past four decades, and not in a way most buyers would expect. New data shows that condo units across the province have shrunk roughly one-third in size since the 1970s, even as prices have climbed to record levels. The trend, often called “shrink-flation,” has become a defining feature of…
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