Tag: real estate
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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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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%,…
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Ontario Cities Where Homebuyers Have The Most Negotiating Power Right Now
Ontario’s housing market has shifted dramatically over the past two years, and buyers are finding themselves in one of the strongest negotiating positions they’ve had in years. With inventory levels climbing, homes spending longer on the market, and more sellers accepting offers below asking price, many Ontario cities have become buyer-friendly markets. Here’s where homebuyers…
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Canada’s Housing Market Has Now Seen Its Largest Price Correction In History
Canada’s housing market has experienced one of the most dramatic booms in history, and according to new data, it’s now experiencing its largest correction on record. New figures from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) show national home prices have fallen significantly since peaking in early 2022. Once inflation is factored in, prices have dropped…
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The Cheapest Places to Retire in Canada Based on Housing Costs
Retirement looks a little different for everyone, but one thing almost every Canadian retiree has in common is wanting to make their money go further. With housing remaining one of the biggest expenses for Canadians, many retirees are choosing to relocate to communities where they can buy a home for hundreds of thousands of dollars…
