Reduced GTA Home Sales and Drop in Property Listings in August 2026 may Renew Price Growth The number of homes available for sale in August 2026 was down noticeably compared to last year in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Following this trend, home sales also edged lower, as the number of transactions was arguably limited by less choice in some neighbourhoods. Less choice and more competition between buyers could ultimately result in renewed price growth in the months ahead. GTA... [read more]

The True Cost of Homeownership: What You Pay Beyond the Mortgage When many new Canadian homebuyers calculate whether they can afford a new home, they focus almost exclusively on one number: the monthly mortgage payment. It's the figure lenders use for the mortgage stress test, the number real estate agents discuss during showings, and the benchmark buyers use to determine their budget. However, the mortgage is only the starting line. Homeowners also pay for property taxes,... [read more]

2025 Ends with More Affordable Housing Market and Paves the Way for Year of Recovery Annual Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales declined in 2025 compared to 2024, as economic uncertainty weighed on consumer confidence. Over the same period, listing inventory remained elevated, allowing for selling prices to be negotiated downward, helping improve affordability. “The GTA housing market became more affordable in 2025 as selling prices and mortgage rates trended lower. Improved... [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]

November 2021 Home Sales Achieved a New Record with Real Estate Prices Reaching a New All-Time High in Greater Toronto Area TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 3, 2021 – Home sales reached a new record for the month of November, and the average selling price also reached a new all-time high. New listings were down substantially compared to last year for all market segments – further highlighting the inherent supply issue across all home types in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). GTA... [read more]