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When is the best time to sell a home in the GTA?
New analysis from a digital real estate platform highlights the peak months for home sales in the Greater Toronto Area. April led with 7,025 sales and was the top month for 81 neighbourhoods, followed by May with 6,897 sales in 71 neighbourhoods. October and March also saw significant activity in over 50 neighbourhoods each. January…
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Is GTA’s Housing Market Slowing Down in Early-Q1? | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
GTA REALTORS® reported 3,847 home sales in January 2025, a 7.9% decrease from last year. Despite fewer sales, new listings surged 48.6% year-over-year, reaching 12,392 in January 2025.
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Why Does Toronto’s Housing Market Show a Stark Split? | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Toronto’s housing market faces a widening divide, with Ontario lagging behind the rest of Canada. Despite a stable market, Toronto's condo sector reveals a weak spot in the national housing scene.
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Happy Nowruz | Watch Today’s Real Estate Updates & Tips
Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old festival, making it one of the oldest in the world. Haft-Sin is a Nowruz table, featuring 7 symbolic items, all beginning with "sin" and representing different aspects of life. Nowruz celebrated by over 300M worldwide, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and many more. Nowruz is a time for forgiveness and…
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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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