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Saving Strategies for Every First-Time Home Buyer in Muskoka or Parry Sound
Purchasing a home or cottage in Muskoka or Parry Sound requires understanding the local real estate market due to high demand and varying prices. Key strategies include setting a realistic budget, making a substantial down payment, and using high-interest savings accounts. Exploring government programs, securing mortgage pre-approval, and managing debt are important for financial readiness.…
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Toronto Housing Outlook 2026 Shift | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Home prices are forecast to remain under pressure in 2026 as higher-for-longer interest rates continue to limit buyer purchasing power. Increased housing inventory across the GTA is expected to keep competition muted and constrain price recovery. Investor activity is projected to stay subdued, particularly in the condo segment, reducing speculative demand. Buyer leverage is forecast…
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Tips for First-Time Home Buyers in Canada
Canada's real estate market presents challenges for first-time home buyers due to limited supply, strict mortgage guidelines, and high prices. Government programs like the Home Buyers’ Plan, Home Buyers’ Tax Credit, and First Home Savings Account offer assistance. Buyers should evaluate their budget, understand local market conditions, and prepare for potential bidding wars. Mortgage pre-approval…
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Canada Housing Market Forecast 2026: What Buyers and Renters Should Know
Canada’s 2026 housing market shows a slow thaw with more listings, buyers, and deals at defensible prices. Pent-up demand may boost activity if borrowing costs ease, especially in mid-priced suburban areas. Affordability and limited supply remain challenges. Buyers gain negotiation time but remain rate-sensitive. Renters face tight markets with slow rent growth in some areas.…
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GTA Housing Market Ends 2025 More Affordable, But Confidence Remains Key
In 2025, GTA home sales fell 11.2% amid economic uncertainty, while new listings rose 10.1%, increasing buyer negotiating power and lowering prices. The average selling price dropped 4.7% to about $1.07 million, improving affordability. December sales declined 8.9%, with prices down 5.1%. Recovery depends on stable economic conditions and improved consumer confidence, with calls for…
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Hidden Drivers of Greater Toronto Area’s 2026 Housing Rebound | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Slide 1: GTA housing slowed in 2025, but 2026 is shaping up as recovery year. Slide 2: TRREB says recovery starts when jobs feel stable, not when rates headline-drop. Slide 3: Hidden driver: pent-up demand plus trade stability could spark faster 2026 sales. Slide 4: Early 2026 favors prepared buyers before confidence—and competition—returns. Slide 5:…
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Will GTA Prices Continue Drifting Sideways in 2026? | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
🟦 Slide 1 GTA home prices are likely to stay stable, with no large upsurge or collapse in 2026. 🟩 Slide 2 GTA aggregate prices are forecasted to moderately decline through 2026. 🟨 Slide 3 Prices in the GTA are expected to fall ~3.5%, reflecting downward pressure in 2026. 🟧 Slide 4 Rising inventory, cautious…
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Top 10 Legal Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Buying your first home in Ontario involves navigating legal complexities. Key tips for first-time homebuyers include hiring a real estate lawyer early to review documents and protect your interests, understanding the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, conducting a title search, and reviewing mortgage documents. Be aware of land transfer tax and potential rebates, include home…
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GTA Home Market Set for Strong Recovery by 2026
Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area declined by 11.2% in 2025 amid economic uncertainty, with 62,433 homes sold. New listings increased by 10.1%, reaching 186,753, leading to improved affordability. The average selling price dropped 4.7% to $1,067,968. December saw a 6.3% decline in benchmark prices and a 5.1% drop in average selling price to…
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Top least and most expensive neighbourhoods for home buyers in the Greater Toronto Area
In December, the average home price in the Greater Toronto Area dropped 5.1% to $1,006,735. The least expensive neighbourhoods included Brampton South with a median price of $345,000, Downtown Brampton at $448,000, and Mississauga’s core at $453,500. The most expensive areas featured Humber Valley at $2,450,000 and Forest Hill at $2,170,000, known for luxury homes…