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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 Are The Canadian Provinces Where New Home Prices Are Starting To Rise Again
Canada’s new housing market may finally be showing signs of stabilizing. After months of steady price declines, the latest data from Statistics Canada suggests the pace of falling new home prices is slowing. In fact, builders in several provinces have begun raising prices again, even as the national market remains under pressure. Here’s what the…
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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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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…
