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GTA REALTORS® Release April 2026 Market Report

2026-05-07T23:19:00.011-04:00

GTA REALTORS® reported 5,946 home sales through TRREB’s MLS® GTA REALTORS® Release April Stats Home sales increased on a year-over-year basis in April 2026, while the supply of listings trended lower. This suggests that overall market conditions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) tightened during the first

Canadian Home Sales Activity Little Changed in March 2026

2026-04-24T05:05:00.022-04:00

There were 167,524 properties listed for sale on all Canadian MLS® Systems Ottawa, ON April 16, 2026 – The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems was virtually unchanged (-0.1%) on a month-over-month basis in March 2026. (Chart A)“Home sales activity remained at lower levels in March, as rising global

Watch this Amazing Virtual Tour of Toronto, Canada • 360° Aerial Panorama

2026-04-19T16:45:00.009-04:00

Toronto is the biggest Canadian city and 5th largest city in North America Toronto is not the capital of Canada but it is cultural, entertainment, and financial capital of the nation. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British

Toronto Real Estate Market Report March 2026

2026-04-08T02:08:00.017-04:00

GTA REALTORS® reported 5,039 home sales GTA REALTORS Release March Stats Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale housing market conditions tightened in March 2026 in comparison to last year. Sales were up year-over-year, while new listings were down. Selling prices were lower compared to March 2025 helping with

Toronto Real Estate Market Report May 2025

2025-05-08T05:38:00.003-04:00

The average selling price, at $1,120,879! GTA REALTORS Release May Stats GTA REALTORS Release May Stats TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 4, 2025 – The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market experienced an improvement in affordability in May 2025 relative to the same period a year earlier. With sales down and listings up,

Why when updating you property, you should consider re-piping

2024-09-18T14:51:00.004-04:00

Old pipes may contaminate the water There are many reasons when updating you property, you should consider re-piping. Re-piping is the total replacement of plumbing systems in your home or building. An aging system is ripe for problems. Old pipes may contaminate the water supply or begin to leak.

Why you should Bring Your Own Buyer REALTOR® To Sales Center when buying a New development Condo?

2024-05-07T15:31:00.004-04:00

REALTOR® can negotiate charges Most prospective Condominium Buyers are unaware that when they visit opening of sales center for a new condominium development, the sales staff there are working for and represent the interests of the builder, so it's a good idea as a potential buyer to have your own buyer REALTORS® with you. Retaining your own REALTOR®

Why Use a REALTOR®? [VIDEO]

2024-04-16T15:01:00.004-04:00

Many homeowners and house buyers are not aware of the true value a REALTOR® provides during the course of a real estate transaction. At the same time, REALTORS® have generally assumed that the expertise, professional knowledge and just plain hard work that go into bringing about a successful transaction were understood and appreciated. Many of the

Assignments clause in New Condominium Agreements of Purchase and Sale

2024-03-12T14:14:00.003-04:00

“Assignment” of an “Agreement of Purchase and Sale” is when the Buyer who has entered into an agreement of purchase and sale with the Builder (the “Assignor”) .assigns their rights and liabilities under that agreement, to another prospective buyer wishing to buy that property at a certain price (the “Assignee”) before the final closing date. however

Toronto Real Estate Market Report January 2024

2024-02-06T02:13:00.058-05:00

January’s 4,223 sales were 37% higher than January 2023 GTA REALTORS Release March Stats TORONTO, ONTARIO, February 6, 2024 –A great start to 2024! Despite the winter weather, home sales were up in January 2024 in comparison to January 2023. This annual increase came as some homebuyers started to benefit from

Understanding Representation Agreements: When Working with a REALTORS®

2023-11-22T23:39:00.000-05:00

If you are searching for a new home, you will likely be presented with a buyer representation agreement (BRA). Sometimes called a Buyer’s Agency Agreement or Buyer Agreement, this written contract officially establishes the relationship between you, the buyer, and your REALTORS®. Buying a home is exciting and stressful. You may be tempted

Do I really need a REALTOR® to sell my home?

2023-11-14T18:36:00.002-05:00

Many people who try to sell their own home end up using a REALTOR® in the end anyway. Before anybody decides to fly solo through this complex, time consuming and financially perilous process, they should consider these questions. Will you really "save" the real estate commission? When buyers see a home for sale 'by the owner', they see

Frank Gehry's shiny King Street West towers advance in Toronto

2021-04-13T03:13:00.004-04:00

Frank Gehry is back in Toronto Frank Gehry is back in Toronto − at least via Zoom. At 91, the world’s most famous architect is actively working on a major project in the city where he was born: two towers on King Street West that are the biggest and the tallest buildings of his career. Image: Gehry PartnersAfter more than eight years of

The Ultimate 5 Gadgets for home entertainment.

2016-12-17T00:06:00.003-05:00

with live TV, digital video from Netflix, Hulu and YouTube, 10 Aug 2013For the past decade, Home and Condo owners were promised a world where their living room, entertainment room and the other rooms in their homes will become

Why should I hire a REALTOR®? Why the Answer is Yes

2016-10-19T18:42:00.007-04:00

REALTOR® are trained and highly-skilled experts professionals who can make the process a much easier experience for you When you are ready to either buy or sell your real estate investment, you might think that it won’t be challenging to do it yourself. With the information and

What steps should I take if I have a complaint about my REALTOR®?

2016-10-19T18:23:00.022-04:00

It is important to begin by discussing your concerns with your salesperson or his/her broker of record.If unable to resolve your concerns and depending on the nature, the following options are available: The Real Estate Council of Ontario regulates real estate salespeople /brokers in the public interest. As the

What are Mortgage loan Insurance premiums?

2016-09-18T11:15:00.008-04:00

Mortgage loan insurance premiums are calculated as a percentage of the loan and is based on Financial institutions are required by law to insure all mortgages with a loan to value ratio of less than 80%. Mortgage loan insurance premiums are calculated as a percentage of the loan

What is Capitalization rates, or cap rate, and how to use:? When buying Commercial Proerty

2016-09-16T10:30:00.004-04:00

In real estate investment, real property is often valued according to projected capitalization rates used as investment criteria.16 Sep 2013Every Investor Owners or landlord should use basic calculation formulas when buying real estate investment. There are many calculations that are indispensable to buyers of commercial real estate, prospective investor must use the

Monaco's Tour Odeon Tower To Be Home to Worlds Priciest Penthouse? [Video]

2016-08-20T02:37:00.006-04:00

Monaco’s luxury housing market booms as tax haven lures the world’s super rich Are you in the market to buy a five-floor penthouse with a commanding view of the Mediterranean, a massive infinity pool, dance floor, private chauffeur and a water slide snaking its way down from the dance floor? Hold on. Same

What is mortgage fraud, and how can you avoid becoming a victim?

2016-08-09T10:00:00.006-04:00

There are also simple steps you can take to protect yourself Mortgage Fraud How to Protect Yourself When Purchasing or Refinancing a Home Beware of promises of "easy money" in real estate. Consumers who knowingly misrepresent

How to Avoid 12 Common Mistakes Made by Novice Investors to Ensure High Rates of Return!

2016-07-28T15:57:00.007-04:00

Claims of extremely high rates of return run rampant in real estate investment. 28 Jul 2014Owning investment property carries with it a great potential for creating wealthReal estate investment has provided many investors with positive cash flow, tax benefits and satisfaction of making an impact in others lives. Like any investment however, real estate has intricate nuances

When the dog's owner died, he was left behind. Watch what happens next!

2016-07-18T13:16:00.006-04:00

For a year, Woody refused to leave, he waited under a nearby shed 18 Jul 2014 A poodle named "Woody" is left alone, disheveled and visibly scared, hunched underneath the shed in the backyard of his owner's home. However, his owner died one year ago and his family sold the house left the dog behind. For a year, Woody refused to

Purchase of $51M Vancouver mansion the latest example of wealthy foreign buyers fuelling B.C. real estate boom [Photos] [Video]

2016-07-10T12:43:00.027-04:00

Falling dollar makes Vancouver Real Estate a bargain, buyers are snatching up some of the most exclusive real estate Chinese buyers are snatching up some of the most exclusive real estate in the Lower Mainland. One of the largest privately owned estate homes in Vancouver’s ultra posh Point Grey area has sold. The jaw-dropping sale was a $51.8-million for a mansion on three lots,

A couple moving into the home they bought without a REALTOR® found out something troubling about it, and there’s no turning back [Video]

2016-06-28T19:13:00.011-04:00

It’s not the welcoming committee they were expecting A couple is just moving into the home they bought without a REALTOR® when they get some unexpected visitors. It’s not the welcoming committee they were expecting. Without a REALTOR®’s in-depth neighbourhood knowledge, they’ve missed some key information that could have kept them out of a very tough (and very leathery) situation. Watch

Could Bad grammar and typos in REALTOR'S® MLS® listings cost you money?

2016-05-19T09:00:00.000-04:00

Perfect listings written in full sentences without spelling or grammatical errors sell three days faster 19 May 2014 REALTOR'S® listings, It’s not the first place you’d think grammatically in correct sentences would hit you're wallet, but it