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 […]
Toronto condo rentals are seeing the most inventory in recent memory. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data prepared by Toronto Realtor Daniel Foch shows rental inventory is still much higher than usual in September. Meanwhile absorption is failing to keep up, potentially explaining the abrupt rise of condos for sale. Toronto Condos For Rent […]
Greater Toronto’s condo market is booming, but prices slipped from all-time highs. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data shows sales reached a multi year high for August. The rise in sales was nothing compared to the increase of inventory though. The rate at which inventory grew was 10x that of sales, knocking prices lower […]
