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Peter Bethlenfalvy: Ontario’s improved credit rating means we’re ready to build
Ontario's credit rating has been upgraded by S&P Global, marking the second upgrade in six months and reversing a trend of downgrades from the previous Liberal government. This improvement allows for lower borrowing costs, enabling the government to provide financial support to families facing high interest rates and carbon taxes. The province plans to invest…
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GTA Neighbourhoods’ Housing Performance in Mid-Q4 | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
York saw a price drop, down 3 per cent to just under $1.22-million, coupled with a 1 per cent decline in sale to 11,457. Durham posted a 3 per cent price drop to $860,000, and a 3 per cent jump in sales to 8,8682.
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Toronto: 15th Among World’s Best Cities in 2025 | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Toronto ranked 15th on the list of the world's best cities for its quality of life. Notable for its high tree cover and educational achievements.
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TRREB Calls for Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board to Take Action to Tackle Backlogs
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) released a report addressing inefficiencies in Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) and their impact on the housing market. The report calls for reforms to improve LTB operations, including reinstating in-person hearings, reducing the backlog, enhancing staffing and training, and upgrading technology. With over 53,000 unresolved cases, TRREB…
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Average GTA Home Prices Climb 2.6% in Mid-Q4 | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
GTA home sales surged 40.1% in November 2024, signaling a housing market recovery. New listings rose 6.6% annually, but slower growth led to tighter market conditions and price increases.
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Why Toronto Is Among Canada’s Best Young Adult Cities | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Toronto, Ontario, is Canada’s largest city with a population of approximately 2.9M people. The avg cost of living in Toronto is $1,516/month, with one-bedroom rentals at $2,500.
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Buyers are still nabbing homes for way under asking price in most parts of the GTA
The Toronto area real estate market is showing signs of recovery, with more buyers willing to enter the market despite a challenging year. In November 2024, 75% of homes sold in the Greater Toronto Area went for less than the asking price, up from 70% in October. Most neighborhoods are experiencing underbidding, with only 7%…
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GTA Pre-Construction Investment Trends | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Master-planned communities, combining residential units with commercial spaces and parks, attract diverse residents and investors. Infrastructure improvements and affordability in Scarborough and North York position them as key growth markets.
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Más de 1 millón de hipotecas canadienses se renovarán en 2025. ¿Es su hogar en Ontario uno de ellos?
A medida que se acerca el Año Nuevo, 1.2 millones de titulares de hipotecas en Canadá están listos para renovar sus préstamos hipotecarios, con el 85% de estas hipotecas firmadas cuando las tasas de interés estaban en o por debajo del uno por ciento. Muchos propietarios enfrentarán tasas significativamente más altas, lo que genera preocupaciones…
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Toronto’s Condo Market: A 40-Year Evolution | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Toronto’s condo market has seen significant growth since the 1980s, with over 500 towers expected by 2030. Condo prices in Toronto average C$707,917 (US$509,215) in 2024, making it Canada’s second-most expensive market.
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