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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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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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