Ontario residents are flowing out of the big cities, and looking for something a little more quaint. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows intraprovincial migration for 2020. Rural regions are showing the biggest net-inflows of Ontario residents relocating within the province. Although almost everywhere in Ontario saw more people arrive than leave. Toronto being one […]
Greater Toronto real estate prices had a really big finish to the year, just not in the City of Toronto. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows home prices made a sharp increase in December. The monthly jump was only across the Greater region though, while the City’s index slipped lower. Almost all of […]
Staff at the City of Toronto are getting ready for a vacant home tax, but there’s some industry concerns. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) asked City council members to ensure “data-driven and results” based decisions. Along with this request, they also shared a list of exemptions they would like to see. Here’s a few […]
Toronto may finally start taxing vacant homes. City of Toronto staff recommended a vacant home tax to council this week. The tax would place a penalty on those that use residential property in the City for less than half the year. By doing so, the City hopes to join other major cities like Paris in […]
Greater Toronto’s suburban real estate market is in high demand, as people flee for more space and work from home. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows prices were soaring across the board in November. However, a breakdown shows condo apartments made a sharp monthly move lower. All price gains in the index are […]
Greater Toronto new home sales are weaker, helping to push inventory a little higher. Altus Group data shows new home sales were down in October. The drop in sales wasn’t due to weaker demand across the region though. It was exclusively due to the City, as buyers sought out suburban homes. Toronto Detached Prices Jump, […]
Greater Toronto real estate is on fire… just not condo apartments, which is seeing a lot of sellers. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows condo apartment prices slid for a fifth month in October. Condo sales are fairly in line with last year’s numbers, except in the city. However, inventory has more than […]
The Greater Toronto real estate market divide is becoming more clear as city prices drop. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows real estate prices in October were flat from a month before. While suburban 905 prices climbed, the City saw prices inch lower. This trend was amplified in Condo apartments, where City units […]
One of the world’s largest real estate brokerages sees near-term risk for Toronto condos. RE/MAX weighed in on the recent market, and observed what a lot of people are seeing – a booming detached market, and a lot of condo apartment supply. The brokerage cites 3 drivers for this trend – urban flight, lower interest […]
Greater Toronto real estate continued its suburban winning streak. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows aggregate price measures soared in September. The market isn’t quite so clear cut when dissected though. Most of the hot activity is in the detached home segment, which is seeing prices and sale volumes rip higher. Condo apartments […]
