National and Toronto Real Estate Market Update for 2025 The chill in Canada's housing market could be thawing sooner than expected.  Interest rates are dropping.1 Pent-up demand is building.2 Sales are starting to heat up.3 And a potentially electrifying set of mortgage rules just went into effect, making it easier than it 's been in years for first-time buyers with smaller down payments to qualify for a higher priced home.4 As a result, some experts now project that... [read more]

November 2024 Shows Improvement in Housing Market Conditions in Mississauga, Brampton and GTA Area   Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales increased strongly on a year-over-year basis in November 2024. Many buyers benefitted from more affordable market conditions brought about by lower borrowing costs. New listings were also up compared to November 2023, but by a much lesser annual rate. This meant that market conditions tightened, resulting in overall average price growth... [read more]

Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don't let that deter you: If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are you'll eventually find a home loan that works well for you.  In fact, research from the Real Estate and Mortgage Institute of Canada (REMIC) found that even after the Bank of Canada... [read more]

Home Buyer Activity Increases Slightly in July 2024 As More Properties Come On The Market TORONTO, ONTARIO, August 6, 2024 – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales in July 2024 were up compared to July 2023. While sales were up from last year, buyers continued to benefit from more choice in the GTA marketplace, with annual growth in new listings outstripping that of sales. The better-supplied market meant that buyers also benefitted from a slight relief in selling prices on... [read more]

Why Aren't You on a Billboard, Dad?  I hope you're ready for a story, because I have one that I think you'll enjoy. It's a tale that involves my son, a billboard, and a lesson about the purpose of my business. Recently, I was driving with my son, Raghav, when he asked me a question that caught me off guard. "Why aren't you on a billboard, dad?" he asked, his eyes wide with curiosity. I was taken aback, not expecting such a question from my young boy.... [read more]