2026 Canada Housing Market Forecast: Will Buyers Finally Re-Enter the Market? Will 2026 be the year Canadian buyers stop waiting? Most major housing forecasters believe activity will finally pick up after two muted years, but expectations vary on how strong that rebound will be and where it will show up first. After a sluggish and uncertain 2025, the Canadian housing market appears positioned for gradual normalization rather than a sharp recovery. The Canadian Real Estate Association... [read more]

Planning Your 2026 Real Estate Moves: A Guide to the Best Buying and Selling Seasons Timing isn’t everything in real estate, but it can still be the difference between saving real money or paying a premium, selling in 30 days or sitting for three months, and negotiating from a position of strength or uncertainty. As we look toward 2026, that timing question matters even more in Canada. CREA is calling for a modest pickup in activity into 2026 as rates ease and confidence returns,... [read more]

GTA Housing Market Provides More Choice and Greater Affordability for Buyers As Real Estate Prices Drop by 7.2% in October 2025 Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were down year-over-year in October, while new listings were up. Market conditions continued to favour homebuyers, as average selling prices were negotiated down alongside lower mortgage rates. “Buyers who are confident in their employment situation and ability to make their mortgage payments over the long... [read more]

Can You Really Trust Online Home Valuations?   For millions of Canadians, the home‑search journey often starts on REALTOR.ca—Canada’s largest real estate platform—and continues across consumer portals and brokerage sites. Along the way, many homeowners encounter online valuation widgets (AVMs) from data apps and brokerages (e.g., HouseSigma, Zolo, and others) that promise an instant estimate of value. The appeal is obvious: quick, free, and convenient. A quick... [read more]

🏡 How to Sell Your House for Top Dollar – Fast   If you’re planning to sell your home in the next few months, the steps you take right now can have a huge impact on your results. From how quickly your home sells, to the price you get, to how smooth the process feels — preparation is everything. Many homeowners wait until the last minute to get ready, but the truth is: the earlier you start, the more money you could put in your pocket 💰. That’s... [read more]