Toronto’s September real estate market was slow. Hopes of a strong fall market following a sluggish summer did not transpire as sales came in only 4% higher than a year ago and 5% higher than Aug 2024. Prices were resilient following 3 interest rate reductions since the beginning of the summer. September saw the surge of new […]
Read MoreAuthor: Shen Young
Stalemate
Toronto’s August market continued to be sluggish. Sales were down 9% from a year ago. Overall prices dropped – lead by the slumping condo market that has more than 6 months of inventory. New listings were lower than a year ago as many homeowners anticipated another reduction in the September interest rate announcement – which […]
Read MoreAll Quiet on the Home Front
Toronto’s July real estate market was weak. Although transactions were up 2% from last July and average prices were similar, the year-over-year comparison is against a soft July 2023 market. Average prices were down for the second month after seeing monthly increases from January through to May 2024. The July 2024 average price was 8.8% […]
Read MorePlease Mind The Gap
Toronto’s May real estate market was sluggish. While average prices remained stable, sales transactions were 18% lower than a year ago. Buyers had choice last month as new listings were 28% higher than May 2023. While the monthly real estate stats are helpful to understand year over year comparisons, by looking back over a longer […]
Read MoreCapital Pains Tax
Toronto’s April market was stable compared to last year. Condominium apartment sales lead the decline in transactions as the investor market struggles amidst higher interest rates and regulations that hamper landlords. Existing regulations include non-deductibility of expenses for short term rentals, obstacles to ensure vacant possession for sold condos and backlogs at the Landlord and […]
Read MoreA Tale of Two Markets
Toronto’s March 2024 transactions were lower despite more listings compared to a year ago. Condo apartment sales saw the biggest drop as investor appetites waned. Prices for detached properties fell as interest rates kept these properties out of reach for most households, while semis saw an increase in price as they’re more affordable freehold options […]
Read MoreTaxing Times
Toronto’s February market was more active than a year ago. Transactions increased on average by 13% with freehold properties leading the way reporting double digit sales growth as condo apartment sales increased by 7%. Prices stayed at similar levels as more listings came on the market. More importantly, momentum from January continued into February as […]
Read MoreSigns Of Life
The following is a public service announcement: If you have a property in Toronto, you must complete your 2023 Vacant Home Tax Declaration of Occupancy Status by February 29, 2024. – Let us know if you have questions. Toronto’s January real estate market showed signs of emerging from hibernation. Transactions were 16% higher than December […]
Read MoreFalling Affordability = Lingering Inventory
Toronto’s real estate market went out with a whimper. Although December transactions were higher than a year ago, last December’s sales volumes were ghastly. Properties took on average 49 days to sell when factoring in that 25% of properties were re-listed. Prices remained steady as many sellers chose to sell first before buying. With less […]
Read MoreWinning When You Lose
Toronto’s November real estate market was weaker than a year ago. Higher interest rates eroded affordability leading to 11% fewer transactions as new listings increased by 17%. Prices remained stable due to underlying demand from population growth. Prices will likely soften in the coming months as interest rates will not decline until Spring 2024 at […]
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