Tag: investing
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Ontario Listings of the Week – June 30
Looking for standout Ontario homes for sale? These listings on Realtor.ca include a mix of luxury properties and affordable condos that are getting attention across the province right now. $429,900 – 113 – 80 ASPEN SPRINGS DRIVEClarington (Bowmanville) 🛏️ Bedrooms: 1 + 1🛁 Bathrooms: 1🔗 MLS link $469,000 – 532 MITCHELL RoadCramahe 🛏️ Bedrooms: 2 🛁 Bathrooms: 1🔗 MLS link $599,999 – 60 LYSANDA AVENUELondon South…
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Is Now Finally a Good Time to Buy a House in Ontario?
Ontario’s housing market has looked very different in 2026 than it did just a few years ago. After years of soaring prices, intense bidding wars, and record-low inventory, buyers are finally finding themselves in a stronger position. Home prices have softened in many markets, inventory has climbed, and sellers are becoming more willing to negotiate.…
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Ontario Cities Ranked From Cheapest To Most Expensive For Homebuyers In 2026
Ontario’s housing market looks very different than it did just a few years ago. While home prices remain elevated in many parts of the province, the correction that began in 2022 has created larger affordability gaps between Ontario’s most expensive and most affordable cities. Today, buyers willing to look beyond the Greater Toronto Area can…
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Calgary Is Becoming More Affordable For Homebuyers, But It Still Lags Other Alberta Cities
Buying a home in Calgary is becoming more affordable, according to a new report from Royal LePage. However, the city still trails several other Alberta markets when it comes to overall affordability. The report found that while housing costs have become more manageable over the past two years, Calgary remains outside Canada’s top 15 most…
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70% Of Canadian Renters Say High Rent Prices Are Their Biggest Housing Challenge, New Survey Finds
Canada’s rental affordability crisis continues to weigh heavily on renters, with a new national survey finding that high rent prices remain the biggest obstacle for the vast majority of people searching for housing. According to Rentals.ca’s Spring 2026 Renter Preference Survey, 70% of Canadian renters identified rising rent prices as the single biggest challenge in…
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Homes Under $500,000 Are Making A Comeback In Ontario, But There’s A Catch
Affordable homes are becoming more common across Ontario’s housing market, but the improvement is being driven largely by one segment: condominiums. A new report from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) found that homes valued under $500,000 now make up nearly one-quarter of Ontario’s housing market, marking a notable increase from just a few years…
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Toronto’s Condo Crash May Not Bottom Until 2028, TD Warns
Toronto’s condo market continues to struggle through one of its deepest and longest downturns in decades, with some economists warning the correction could continue for years. A new report from TD Economics projects Greater Toronto Area condo prices may not begin a sustained recovery until 2028. The bank estimates prices could ultimately fall between 25%…
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Ontario’s HST Rebate Is Helping Boost New Home Sales In The GTA, Industry Says
Ontario’s new HST rebate appears to be giving the Greater Toronto Area’s struggling new home market a much-needed boost. New data released by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) shows new home sales remained stronger than expected in May, marking the second consecutive month that low-rise home sales outperformed their 10-year average. Industry…
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More Than Half Of GTA Residents Would Leave Toronto For A Cheaper City, New Poll Finds
For many Canadians living in the Greater Toronto Area, homeownership may increasingly depend on leaving the region altogether. A new survey conducted on behalf of Royal LePage found that 55% of GTA residents would consider moving to a more affordable Canadian city if they were able to secure employment there. The findings highlight the growing…
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Toronto’s Condo Slump Could Last Years As Thousands Of Units Flood The Market
Toronto’s condo market may face a prolonged slowdown as thousands of newly completed and under-construction units continue entering a market already struggling with weak demand. Industry experts speaking during a recent Urban Land Institute (ULI) Toronto webinar said the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) condo market remains under significant pressure from elevated inventory levels,…
