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Unveiling the Future: TRREB’s Chief Analyst, Jason Mercer, Breaks Down GTA Housing Market Outlook for 2024
TRREB's Chief Market Analyst, Jason Mercer, sat down to provide valuable insights into the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market outlook for the year 2024. Mercer wasted no time in sharing the three key takeaways that will shape the real estate landscape in the...
Date the Rate, Marry the House
The sun is finally shining on the real estate market as it returns to life. January 2024 sales figures end a short-lived buyers’ market and slow fall season. This sharp reversal ends what was a decades low for sales. January 2024 Home sales were up over one-third...
It’s never been a better time to buy in Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County is known for its picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and vibrant arts and culture scene. The fall season is a magical time - the changing leaves paint the countryside in shades of red, orange, and yellow, creating a stunning backdrop for...
Toronto is an hour away from Toronto
If you live and drive in Toronto, you know what it means to be stuck in gridlock traffic. I spend much of my working day on the road, driving across Toronto. The construction and traffic congestion are unprecedented and impacts our quality of life and productivity....
What to Know When Installing Electric Vehicle Charging in Your Home
An electric vehicle is a great way to save money on gas and to do your part to protect the environment. While public charging stations are becoming more available, you may want to consider the convenience of having your own home charging station. If you’re debating...
Exploring Summer Delights: Toronto and Prince Edward County
As the summer sun graces the beautiful Canadian landscape, it's time to add more adventure to our lives and discover the endless fun and things to do in my two favourite places Toronto and Prince Edward County. From vibrant city streets to picturesque vineyards, these...
Pricing a Home Can Be Tricky
Pricing a home for sale in today's market can seem really, really tricky. There's so much discussion about real estate pricing strategies right now, and it seems like there's no one right way to do it. Price a property too high and it lingers on the market, price it...
Property Is Still King
Real estate remains the most secure and efficient way for the affluent to pass on wealth to next generation. You may have heard all the buzz on generational wealth, as reports suggest that there is going to be $1 trillion in generational wealth transferring hands in...
Fall Is In The Air
It seems hard to believe we are well into September with warm days still, but the coolness in the air at night is a sure sign of Fall. I don’t know about you, but this is my favourite time of year! I am ready to wear stylish blazers, jaunty scarves, and enjoy the...
A Little Good News For First-Time Home Buyers
Ah, Summertime - it’s short and fleeting. It’s the time for patios and backyard BBQ’s and a little extra Vitamin D. It’s also a great time to buy a house. There are fewer people looking and 57% more active listings compared to this time last year. July 2022 sales...
A Balanced Market is a Good Thing
It’s clear now that higher borrowing costs continue to impact home sales, as we’ve seen with the June stats. Total sales numbers were down 41%, compared to last year with 6,474 transactions in the GTA, BUT keep in mind that sale prices are still strong. Although...
May 2022 Market Watch
Hi! Andrea Bertucci here with our Real Estate Market insights.Housing market conditions have indeed continued to evolve throughout May. Sales were down, and active listings were up. GTA realtors reported just over 7,000 sales in May 2022, down 38% from May...
The Toronto Real Estate Market is Still Healthy!
As you likely already know, interest rates have been on an upward trajectory since January, and we're starting to see the intended effect on overall inflation and the real estate market. The Federal Government's objective is to bring the inflation rate to...
Average GTA Home Price Hovers At $1.3M
TORONTO, ONTARIO, April 5, 2022 – There were almost 11,000 Greater Toronto Area (GTA) homesales reported in March 2022, capping off the third-best March and second-best first quarter on record.Tight market conditions continued to support a double-digit...
Home Seller’s Guide – Useful Tips For Selling Your Home (Free Download)
Selling your home in this housing climate can seem difficult. But it doesn't have to be. We've created an easy, free guide to help you gain inside knowledge on how to sell your property effectively. Here's what you'll learn: How to engage buyers Staging...
A 21% Increase In Toronto’s Real Estate. So, What Do You Do?
Did you ever think you’d live to see the day when the average price of a detached home in Toronto hit almost $1.8 million?That’s a 21% jump from last year alone. New listings in October were down 34% overall in with would-be sellers sitting on the sidelines, unwilling...
Toronto’s Fall real estate market is TIGHT
Phew! I don’t know about you, but September felt like a marathon. With back to school, crazy traffic again and, of course, puppy training. Queue the Covid Puppy. Heading into the Fall real estate market, conditions are the tightest they have been as new listings in...
Liberals want to cool the housing market?
With the Fall real estate market on the horizon after what has been a sleepy summer (relative to sales in Summer 2020), the time is fast approaching for home buyers and sellers alike to put their ‘Game Face’ on and steel themselves for the market. Fall is always a...
5 Tips First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know to Get Their Home Sooner
Saving for that down payment is tough enough. Fortunately, there are a number of options available that can alleviate some of the burden and get you into your home a little sooner and take advantage of record low mortgage rates.
So You Want to Be A Landlord (Covid Edition)
Generating rental income is an excellent way to improve cash flow and build up your wealth over time. It can also be a great way to keep your own mortgage costs down, all the while building up equity. However, becoming a landlord is more than just putting up a “For...