Tag: toronto real estate
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Canada’s Housing Market Is Showing Signs Of Life After A Slow Start To Spring
Canada’s housing market may finally be gaining momentum after a sluggish start to 2026. New data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) shows national home sales jumped 5.5% between April and May, marking the strongest month-over-month increase so far this year. The rebound comes after months of weak activity that left many wondering whether…
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Edmonton Has Overtaken Toronto As Canada’s Hottest Luxury Housing Market
For years, Toronto dominated conversations about Canada’s luxury real estate market. But new data suggests another city is now leading the country’s high-end housing sector. According to a new report from Re/Max Canada, Edmonton recorded the strongest growth in luxury home sales among major Canadian markets, with transactions increasing 50% year-over-year. Meanwhile, luxury home sales…
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Canadian Home Sales Jumped 5.5% In May But Home Prices Are Still Falling
Canada’s housing market showed signs of life in May, with home sales posting their largest monthly increase this year. However, despite the surge in activity, home prices continue to trend lower across much of the country. New data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) shows national home sales rose 5.5% between April and May…
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CMHC Says Development Charges Can Add Over $100K to New Homes
New homes in Canada are expensive for many reasons, from land costs and labour shortages to financing, materials, and taxes. But one cost is getting more attention from housing experts: development charges. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, development charges can add $40,000 to more than $100,000 to the cost of a new home…
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Canadian Housing Starts Fell 6% in May as Supply Concerns Continue
Canada’s housing construction pulled back in May, raising fresh questions about whether the country is building enough homes to improve affordability. According to Reuters, citing new data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Canadian housing starts fell 6% in May from the previous month. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate dropped to 261,377 units, down from…
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What the Bank of Canada’s Latest Rate Hold Means for Housing
The Bank of Canada has held interest rates steady again, leaving many Canadian homebuyers wondering whether mortgage relief is actually coming this year. On June 10, 2026, the Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25% for the fifth consecutive meeting. The Bank Rate remains at 2.5%, while the deposit rate…
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What You Can Buy In Toronto At Different Budgets Right Now
Whether you are a first-time buyer or moving up the property ladder, here is a breakdown of what different budgets currently buy across the city as of June 4, 2026. This guide covers condos, townhomes, and detached homes so you can see how far your budget goes in today’s market. Click on the links to…
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About 1 in Every 196 Toronto Residents Is Homeless According to Recent Analysis
A recent analysis circulating online is drawing renewed attention to Toronto’s homelessness crisis after suggesting the city has one of the highest homelessness rates among major Canadian cities. The data, which compares homelessness counts across eight major Canadian cities, estimates that approximately 1 in every 196 Toronto residents is experiencing homelessness. That translates to roughly 5.1 people…
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Building More Social Housing in the Toronto Area Could Give the Economy a $50B Boost, Report Says
Building more social housing in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area could create major economic benefits while helping address one of the region’s biggest affordability challenges. According to a new report covered by the Toronto Star and TorontoToday, constructing roughly 22,000 new social housing units in the GTHA by 2050 could add nearly $50 billion…
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Ontario Housing Starts Could Fall Near 20-Year Lows in 2026
Ontario’s housing supply problem could get worse before it gets better. According to CMHC’s 2026 Housing Market Outlook, overall housing starts in Ontario are projected to fall to near two-decade lows in 2026, largely because of very weak condominium pre-construction sales. That could create a major challenge for affordability, especially in a province already struggling…
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