Tag: Toronto housing market
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Why Toronto and Vancouver Could Lag the Rest of Canada’s Housing Market in 2026
Canada’s housing market is heading into 2026 in a more balanced, but uneven, position after a year marked by economic uncertainty, shifting immigration levels, and changing global trade dynamics. According to Royal LePage president and CEO Philip Soper, it was not interest rates or employment that weighed most heavily on housing activity in 2025, but…
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What You Can Buy In Toronto At Different Budgets Right Now
A 2025 guide to what different budgets can buy in Toronto. See what you can afford from $500K condos to $2 million luxury homes, including condos, townhomes, semis, and detached properties.
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Halton Region Just Ranked the Safest Place to Live in Ontario Again – Here’s Why It Keeps Winning
New crime data from Statistics Canada shows Halton Region is once again the safest place to live in Ontario, topping the charts for low crime severity for 17 straight years.
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What $600k Gets You in Toronto vs. Atlantic Canada vs. Alberta
Wondering what $600,000 buys in different parts of Canada? Explore side-by-side real estate comparisons for Toronto, Atlantic Canada, and Alberta — and see how far your money really goes.
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Canadian Home Sales Decline 1.7% in September 2025
The Canadian housing market showed signs of cooling in September 2025, as home sales declined 1.7% month-over-month, according to new data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The drop ends a streak of steady monthly increases that began in April. Despite this pullback, activity remains strong compared to previous years, with sales running at their highest September level since…
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Canadian Home Prices Have Risen Nearly 7x Faster Than Wages Since 1981
A new report confirms what many Canadians have felt for years: real estate prices have far outpaced wages, making homeownership increasingly out of reach for younger generations. According to Statistics Canada and data compiled by Better Dwelling, real home prices in Canada increased by over 163% from 1981 to 2024, while median real wages for…
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GTA Active Listings Reach 31,000 in May- Highest in Nearly 25 Years
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) just hit a historic real estate milestone. In May 2025, active listings reached 30,964, the highest end-of-month count recorded since at least August 2002, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). This 25-year high signals a major shift in the region’s housing landscape—one that heavily favors buyers. 📊…
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Toronto Real Estate Market Update – June 2025
The Toronto housing market is stabilizing in June 2025 as high interest rates, rising inventory, and shifting buyer demand cool what was once Canada’s hottest real estate scene. While some property types are seeing modest price declines, Toronto real estate remains expensive and competitive in key neighborhoods. 📊 Toronto Housing Prices – June 2025 According…
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Toronto Proposes Down Payment Assistance for High Earners in the 80th Income Percentile
Toronto is considering a new housing initiative that could help higher-income earners in the 80th percentile of incomes buy homes by providing down payment assistance. This program aims to make homeownership more attainable for residents who earn between $125,000 and $150,000 annually but still struggle to afford homes in the city’s competitive market. If implemented,…
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Buying vs. Renting in Ontario: What Makes More Financial Sense in 2024?
As Ontario’s real estate market continues to evolve, the age-old question of whether to buy or rent has never been more relevant. With property prices fluctuating and interest rates affecting mortgage affordability, the decision between buying and renting can have significant financial implications. To help navigate this complex decision, we’ve gathered insights from financial planners…
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