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GTA New Home Sales Plummet to 40-Year Low | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
GTA new home sales hit a 40-year low in December, with only 310 units sold.New condo sales in December ↓ 63% yearly, and were 86% below the 10-year avg.
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Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Housing Crisis: Hidden Costs, Bold Solutions
Housing unaffordability in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) poses a significant economic crisis, impacting workforce retention and livability. Nearly half of households earn between $40,000 and $125,000, yet struggle to find stable housing, often spending over 30% of their income on rent or facing long commutes. Without intervention, the crisis will worsen, increasing…
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Tips for First-Time Home Buyers in Toronto | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Toronto Market Overview: – High demand, frequent bidding wars – Avg home price exceeds $1.1M – Mortgage pre-approval is essential First-Time Buyer Assistance: – Withdraw $60K tax-free from RRSP – $1,500 rebate with Tax Credit – Save $40K via First Home Savings
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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Average rent in Markham, ON
Rent prices in Markham, ON have remained stable over the past month but decreased by 11% over the last year. As of March 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types is $2,500, which is 27% higher than the national average. A 1-bedroom apartment averages $2,113, while a 2-bedroom costs about $2,490.…
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Reforming Development Charges: Cutting GTA Housing Costs? | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Development charges have soared up to $163,000 per home in GTA, increasing housing costs significantly.Development charges fund vital infrastructure like water, roads, and sewage for new housing projects in Ontario.
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Rental Market Trends in Markham, ON
As of March 2025, the average rent in Markham, ON is C$2,010/month, with prices ranging from C$1,846 to C$3,150 based on location and size. Over the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, equating to an average reduction of C$12 per month. Continue to full article
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Tips for Toronto Auto Insurance | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Insurance rates depend on age, gender, location, driving record, vehicle type, and annual mileage. Use tools to compare personalized insurance rates from multiple providers to find the best deal.
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Happy Women’s Day | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…
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GTHA Condo Sales Plummet 64% | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
New condo sales in GTHA dropped 64% at the end of 2024, marking the lowest sales since 1996. Investor challenges, including negative cash flow and financing difficulties, contribute to the ongoing market decline.
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