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Top 5 Overbidding GTA Neighbourhoods in Early-Q2 | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
1. Bickford Park – Median sold price: $1.3M – Median overbid amount: $201K 1. Bickford Park – Median sold price: $1.3M – Median overbid amount: $201K
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GTA Homebuyers Benefited From More Listings in May
The Greater Toronto Area housing market saw improved affordability in May 2025, with home sales down 13.3% and new listings up 14% year-over-year. Average prices fell 4%, and borrowing costs are lower, but economic uncertainty limits sales growth. Month-over-month sales and prices rose slightly. Calls for government action include reducing housing taxes, embracing new construction…
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GTA Home Sales Climb 1.8%, Prices Fall Again | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Greater Toronto Area home sales rose 1.8% in April to 4,267 units after recent declines. Despite the monthly gain, sales were still down 23.3% compared to April 2024.
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Toronto’s Construction Costs Lag Behind Vancouver’s | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Toronto's construction costs are lower than Vancouver’s, particularly in residential and commercial sectors. In Toronto, the cost of concrete high-rise buildings is closer to $300 per sq. ft, lower than Vancouver.
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Is the GTA Housing Market Frozen in Fear? | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Toronto home sales plunged 23.3% year-over-year in April 2025, amid economic fears and soaring new listings. Sales Plunge Detached: drop 21.7% Townhouses: fall by 22.9% Semi-detached: down 10% Condo: plunge 30%+
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GTA Sees Widespread Underbidding in Early-Q2 | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
84% of GTA neighbourhoods saw underbidding in April, the highest level since tracking began in 2022.Condos faced 97% underbidding, compared to 76% for single-family homes — a shrinking 21-point gap.
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Purpose-Built Rentals Surge in Greater Toronto | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
The GTA real estate market is shifting towards purpose-built rentals (PBRs) to address housing needs. Ontario’s shift from low-rise homes to high-rise condos is changing the landscape for investors.
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Single-family rentals outpace multifamily growth
Canada's single-family rental (SFR) households grew nearly 15% from 2016 to 2021, outpacing the 9.4% growth in multifamily rentals. This shift is driven by affordability issues, rising mortgage costs, and lifestyle changes, with solo renters increasing significantly in SFR homes. Ontario and Québec lead this trend, with cities like Markham seeing nearly 70% growth. Many…
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Is Spring the Best Time to Sell GTA Homes? | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Seasonality plays a major role in how quickly homes sell across Canada, especially in the GTA. Spring, particularly March to June, is generally the busiest and most favourable season for home sales.
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Top 5 Underbidding GTA Neighbourhoods in Early-Q2 | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
1. Lawrence Park – Median sold price: $4.6M – Median underbid amount: $312K 2. Eastlake – Median sold price: $3.3M – Median underbid amount: $241K
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