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GTA Mortgage Activity Slips: But Not the End? | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
GTA mortgage originations fell to $3.3B in Q2, down from $4.4B in Q1. Uninsured loan-to-value ratios in Toronto dropped to 60%, down from 62% last quarter.
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GTA Land Deals Hit 5-Year Low in 2025 | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
In Q1 2025, only 47 land sales closed for $398M — lowest in five years. New condo construction starts drop 80% in Q1.
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Over-Ask Bidding Sparks in Toronto’s Hottest Areas | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Over 75% of GTA neighbourhoods are underbid, yet a few key areas are still surging. Top overbid neighbourhoods, Little Italy, Davenport, St. Clair West, The Danforth, and The Junction, combine charm with access.
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Toronto and GTA Housing Market Update – Renewed Activity in May 2025
The Greater Toronto Area housing market showed renewed activity in May 2025 with sales rising 8.4% month-over-month and total sales nearing $7 billion. The average home price was $1,120,879, slightly down 4% from last year but up for two consecutive months. New listings increased to 21,819, boosting inventory to 3.5 months. Toronto led sales volume,…
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GTA Infrastructure Costs: Who’s Footing the Bill? | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
GTA growth demands more infrastructure, but who should truly pay for these rising costs? GTA new home buyers face the highest development charges in North America, severely impacting affordability.
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Toronto Housing Promises Sound Good: But Who Delivers? | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Home prices are 10× average incomes—housing is voters' top issue across the GTA this election. Big Promises, Bigger Costs: Will They Build? The NDP vows 3M homes in 5 years—Liberals and Conservatives aim to double builds with strings attached.
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Gta’s $1 Listings: Strategy or Desperation? | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Some GTA homes and lots are listed for $1 to attract attention amid uncertain market values. These $1 listings often involve unique properties, vacant lots, or combined homes with development potential.
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GTA Homes Offer Value This Summer | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
GTA summer market offers more choices as listings increase, giving buyers better negotiation power. Buyers enjoy a balanced market with less urgency, allowing careful home selection.
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Boom in GTA Listings: Over 30K Active | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
GTA active listings hit 30,964 in Mid-Q2 — the highest level since at least August 2002. Home sales fell 13.3% yearly, despite a second consecutive monthly increase.
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GTA Home Sales up 11% in Mid-Q2 | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
GTA home sales rose 11.5% in May 2025, hitting 6,244, while listings surged 15.8%. Average selling price increased 1.2% to $1,120,879, but remains 4% lower year-over-year.
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