How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget It's not easy being a first-time home buyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property categories, but especially for starter homes. Even lower-priced condos are harder to snag these days, as investors and downsizers muscle out first-timers by offering stronger, often... [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]

New Record for the Month of September 2020 with Real Estate Transactions Jumping by 42.3% While the Home Prices Increase by 14% in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 6, 2020 – Toronto Regional Real Estate Board President Lisa Patel announced that sales reported through TRREB’s MLS® System by Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® amounted to 11,083 – a new record for the month of September. This result was up by 42.3 per cent compared to September... [read more]

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Real Estate Market Takes a Breather while the Housing Demand Remains Strong in August 2021 The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is reporting the third-best sales result on record for the month of August. While the market has taken its regular summer breather, it is clear that the demand for ownership housing remains strong. At the same time, the supply of listings is down. The result has been tighter market conditions and sustained competition between... [read more]

Low Supply of Homes Results in Reduced Sales but Higher Real Estate Prices in Mississauga, Brampton and GTA in September 2021 September marked the transition from the slower summer market to the busier fall market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Every year, we generally see an uptick in sales, average selling price and listings after Labour Day, and September 2021 was no different. Sales increased relative to August and were also at the third-highest mark on record for the month of... [read more]