Tag: ontario housing market
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Toronto Housing Starts Just Fell 10% As New Construction Slows
Toronto needs significantly more housing in the years ahead, but the latest construction numbers are moving in the opposite direction. New data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows housing starts across the Toronto area fell 10% year-over-year in July 2026, driven by a decline in multi-unit construction. A total of 1,540 homes started…
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Ontario’s Housing Market Is No Longer A Buyer’s Market, CREA Says
Ontario’s housing market is starting to look very different than it did just a few months ago. After spending the first four months of 2026 in buyer’s-market territory, conditions across the province have tightened considerably, according to the latest housing data from the Canadian Real Estate Association. CREA’s July report, released August 18, says Ontario’s…
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Here’s How Much Toronto Home Prices Have Fallen By Property Type
Home prices across the Greater Toronto Area are still lower than they were a year ago, but the size of the decline depends heavily on what type of home you’re looking at. The average GTA home sold for $1,003,956 in July 2026, down 4.5% compared with July 2025. The MLS Home Price Index benchmark also…
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Toronto Is Getting Up To $2.7 Billion To Build More Than 5,600 Rental Homes
Thousands of new rental homes are coming to Toronto as part of a massive new housing investment announced by the federal government and the City. On August 5, Toronto and Ottawa announced a partnership worth up to $2.7 billion aimed at accelerating construction of purpose-built rental housing across the city. The plan is expected to…
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Ontario Home Prices Just Dropped Below $800,000
Ontario’s housing market just crossed a notable price threshold. The average price of a resale home sold across Ontario fell to $797,486 in July 2026, bringing the provincial average below $800,000 as prices continued to decline from last year. According to new data from the Canadian Real Estate Association and Ontario Real Estate Association, Ontario’s…
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Every Province Ranked by Housing Affordability in Canada
Housing affordability looks very different depending on where you live in Canada. In some provinces, average home prices remain below $400,000. In others, buyers are still facing price tags close to or above $800,000, even after several years of market cooling. Based on the latest available provincial home price data, here is how every Canadian…
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Ontario Listings of the Week – July 29
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. $399,000 – 308 – 7895 JANE STREETVaughan (Concord) 🛏️ Bedrooms: 1 + 1🛁 Bathrooms: 2🔗 MLS link $449,000 , 305 – 477 RICHMOND STREET W Toronto (Waterfront Communities) 🛏️ Bedrooms: 1🛁 Bathrooms: 1🔗 MLS link $595,000 –…
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How Much Income You Need to Buy a Starter Home in Ontario in 2026
Buying a first home in Ontario has become more realistic than it was during the height of the pandemic housing boom, but affordability remains a major hurdle for many buyers. While home prices have moderated in several markets, higher mortgage rates continue to make qualifying for a home more challenging than many first-time buyers expected.…
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Canada’s Housing Market Outlook Just Changed. Here’s What Buyers Need To Know
Canada’s housing market outlook has shifted again. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released its latest forecast for 2026 and 2027, painting a more cautious picture for home sales and price growth than it did just a few months ago. While affordability has improved in many parts of the country, economic uncertainty, slower population…
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Here’s How Much Your Monthly Mortgage Payment Has Changed Since Interest Rates Peaked
Mortgage rates may still feel high compared to the ultra-low rates of 2021, but borrowing costs have improved significantly from their recent peak. After the Bank of Canada aggressively raised interest rates to fight inflation, many Ontario buyers hit pause on their home search. Today, with the Bank of Canada’s policy rate sitting at 2.25%,…
