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Toronto Market Report: Highest Number of Sales Pushes Average Home Price to $1.1M in March

With 79% of houses and 63% of condos selling over the asking price in a pandemic no less, average home buyers are stressed - and confused.

Market

Federal Liberal Government Admits Our Real Estate Market Works For Foreigners Not Canadians

by John Pasalis

A frank admission acknowledges what many have been saying - but does the government really care?

Data Toronto and GTA

Does Toronto Have a Home Supply Problem?

by John Pasalis

This month we explore low inventory levels and demand shock in Toronto's housing market.

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Government Cool Down Likely to Target Investors vs First Time Buyers

by John Pasalis

What action should policy makers take to mitigate Canada's runaway home prices - and what are they most likely to do?

Data Toronto and GTA

Are the Bank of Canada and CMHC Fuelling a Housing Bubble?

by John Pasalis

This month we explore the booming housing market in Toronto and across Canada and how new macro-prudential policies can be introduced to help cool the market.

Market

How FOMO is Sending Canada's Home Prices Soaring

by John Pasalis

Why mortgage rate increases are unlikely to dampen buyer enthusiasm, how the Bank of Canada is contributing to it and more.

Condos Toronto and GTA

The Incredible Turnaround of Toronto's Condo Market

by John Pasalis

This month we do a data dive on the City of Toronto’s volatile condo market over the past year.

Market Toronto and GTA

Toronto Market Report: 79% of Houses Sell Over Asking in February

by John Pasalis

'Excessive exuberance' on display in the Toronto area real estate market right now.

Market

CMHC Acknowledges Its Bad Market Forecast

by John Pasalis

A closer look at some surprising real estate stories this week.

Data Toronto and GTA

Toronto’s Suburban Housing Bubble

by John Pasalis

This month we look at Toronto's emerging housing bubble in the suburbs, how it's different from 2017 and how it will end this time around.

Condos Toronto and GTA

Best Performing Neighbourhoods in Toronto and the GTA - Condos

by John Pasalis

In this post we look at the condominium neighbourhoods within the Toronto and GTA area that have performed well in terms of home price appreciation during 2020.

Data Toronto and GTA

Best Performing Neighbourhoods in Toronto and the GTA - Houses

by John Pasalis

Given the year we’ve had and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s interesting to note which neighbourhoods within the Toronto and GTA area have performed well in terms of...

Data Toronto and GTA

2021: The Year Ahead — What's Next for Toronto Real Estate?

by John Pasalis

In this month's Move Smartly report, we look at key trends to keep an eye on in the Toronto real estate market during 2021.

Data Toronto and GTA

2020: Year in Review — COVID-19 Impacts on Toronto Real Estate

by John Pasalis

In this month's Move Smartly report, we look back at 2020 and how COVID-19 impacted the Toronto real estate market.

Toronto

When Will Toronto’s Downtown Condo Market Return to Normal?

by John Pasalis

This month's Move Smartly report discusses when Toronto's downtown condo market will return to normal and the many vulnerabilities it faces.

GTA

Bubble Like Appreciation in Toronto's Suburbs

by John Pasalis

This month's Move Smartly report investigates the rapid acceleration in demand and house prices in Toronto's suburban markets.

Condos

Why Are Condo Units for Rent Surging in Toronto?

by John Pasalis

This month, The Move Smartly Report digs into where Toronto's surge in condo rental supply is coming from.

Data

Why Are Toronto Homes So Unaffordable?

by John Pasalis

Once again, is the real problem supply or demand?

Data

Will Toronto Area Home Prices Fall in 2020?

by John Pasalis

Our Monthly Market Report looks at how well major forecasts for Toronto area home prices are holding up six months after the start of the Covid-19 crisis.

Data

How is Toronto Real Estate Hot With Unemployment at 14%?

by John Pasalis

In spite of three months of economic free fall due to COVID-19, the Toronto real estate market seems to be returning to its pre-pandemic vigour.

Data

Are Home Prices Going to Fall 18% As CMHC Predicts?

by John Pasalis

Canada's top mortgage body just shared some pretty bleak expectations - should we take heed?

Data

Corona Crisis Week 10: Are Toronto Condo Prices Really Down 10%?

by John Pasalis

Why the widely reported drop in condo prices in last week's news was misleading.

Data

Corona Crisis Week 9: Toronto Area Real Estate Market Heating Up

by John Pasalis

The market is now more competitive than it was four weeks ago.

Data Toronto and GTA

Toronto Area Home Sales Hit a Record Low in April

by John Pasalis

The Greater Toronto Area saw a record low 2,942 home sales in April 2020.

Condos

Average Condo Rents Fall in Toronto

by John Pasalis

The average rent for a condo across the Toronto area is down, while units for rent climb.

Data Toronto and GTA

Corona Crisis Week 7: Signs of Stability in Toronto’s Real Estate Market

by John Pasalis

An increase in months of inventory suggests buyers as slowly re-entering the market - but not all regions across the Toronto area are picking up at the same speed.

Data

Corona Crisis Week 6: Is Toronto’s Real Estate Market Stabilizing?

by John Pasalis

Home sales numbers continue to be down across Toronto and the GTA, but an equal drop in new homes for sale appears to be keeping prices stable.

Data

Corona Crisis Week 5: Toronto Area Home Sales Down Sharply

by John Pasalis

The Greater Toronto Area saw a sharp decline in both sales and new listings as home buyers and sellers adjust to the reality of the Coronavirus crisis.

Data

Corona Crisis Week 4: Best and Worst Performing Real Estate Markets in the GTA

by John Pasalis

Some markets in the Greater Toronto Area are showing signs of the type of slowdown that requires buyers and sellers to act carefully.

Data

Corona Crisis Week 3: Toronto's Real Estate Market Hits the Brakes

by John Pasalis

Toronto real estate market sales have dropped sharply in the third week of Ontario's state of emergency due to Coronavirus pandemic.

Data

Toronto Home Prices in 2008 Financial Crisis vs. Corona Crisis (So Far)

by John Pasalis

While the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is unprecedented, its impact on the real estate market can be seen in terms of demand and supply effects which tend to be more familiar.

Data

COVID-19's Impact on Toronto Real Estate? Here's a Look Back at SARS

by John Pasalis

While our present situation is very different, we can take some lessons from the past.

Neighbourhood Toronto and GTA

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