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Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area declined 6.3% year-over-year in February, with average prices down 7.1% to about $1 million. New listings fell 17.7%, reducing inventory by 2.4%. Buyers are waiting for prices to stabilize, but constrained supply may increase competition and prices later. All property types saw fewer sales, with condos dropping 12%.…

Canada's rental market is stabilizing with a national vacancy rate of 3.1% and an 18% decline in immigration, easing pressure on renters. However, apartment starts dropped sharply in Toronto and Vancouver, and project cancellations surged, risking a supply shortfall by 2028–2030. AI use in rentals is limited, with landlords benefiting more than renters. The market…

The Canada Construction Market, valued at USD 280.30 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 430.98 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 4.70%. Growth is driven by infrastructure modernization, residential demand, commercial expansion, and green building initiatives. Ontario leads with 39% market share. Challenges include rising costs and labor shortages, while opportunities lie…

Successfully selling a home involves more than pricing; preparation, cleanliness, and maintenance are crucial. Key steps include enhancing curb appeal, deep cleaning, decluttering, removing personal items, making small repairs, updating lighting and paint, and staging both indoors and outdoors. Address odors, keep storage organized, and maintain landscaping. Collaborate with a local realtor for pricing and…

Ontario's housing market in 2026 shows supply outpacing demand, with sales below historical averages and listings at a decade high, favoring buyers. Home prices fell 7% year-over-year to $745,800, with condos and townhouses experiencing the largest declines. Sales dropped 13.2%, while new listings rose sharply. Rental rates decreased 3.5%. Market conditions indicate a buyer’s market,…

Canada's middle-class housing crisis harms the economy and society by pricing workers out of opportunity-rich cities, reducing productivity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It causes essential worker shortages, longer commutes, lower birth rates, increased inequality, political polarization, and homelessness. High housing costs limit social mobility, fuel wealth gaps, and undermine climate action efforts, destabilizing institutions and worsening…

Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area are experiencing significant real estate growth in 2026, marked by high-rise construction, rental housing expansion, and major transit investments. Developments include mixed-use vertical communities and master-planned neighborhoods emphasizing walkability and sustainability. Suburban areas are densifying near transit hubs, while purpose-built rentals rise to address affordability. The market shows stability…