Newsletter January – February 2023
Housing Market Predictions for 2023
The housing market has been through many ups and downs over the past few years. While the American housing market saw a few plunges—largely due to the pandemic—the Canadian housing market did not fall in the same way. This can be attributed to several factors, including a more regulated banking system that prevented lenders from […]
Interest Rate Hikes Drive Down Home Sales and New Listings in November
TORONTO, ONTARIO, December 6, 2022 – Homeownership market activity in November continued to be influenced by the impact of higher borrowing costs on affordability. Sales were down markedly compared to the same period last year, following the trend that unfolded since the commencement of interest rate hikes in the spring. New listings were also down […]
Newsletter November – December 2022
Will My House Sell in Today’s Market?
It’s no secret that the housing market is in a different place today than it was this time last year. With sales slowing, many sellers are wondering if their homes will sell at all in today’s market. And if it does sell, will you be getting fair value for it? These questions and more are […]
Supply Remains an Issue Despite Impact of Higher Mortgage Rates
TRREB Calls on Municipal Election Candidates to Remain Focused on Addressing Housing Affordability TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 5, 2022 –The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market continued its adjustment to higher borrowing costs in September 2022. Sales for the month reached 5,038, but were down by 44.1% compared to September 2021. New listings were also down on […]
What Does the Housing Market Look Like for Fall 2022?
Like most of Canada, the Ontario housing market is currently dealing with rising interest rates and a lack of demand for houses. At the same time, people in Ontario, especially in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), are getting out and shopping around for housing. The market is still thriving, albeit at a slightly lower rate […]
Newsletter September – October 2022
Top Tips to Sell Your Home in a Balanced Market
Selling your home in a balanced market is no easy feat. Since the buyer demand almost matches the number of homes for sale, there are so many things to consider. The competition levels are high and one false step can mean that you end up not making as much as you could. Here are a […]
How Staging Your Home Can Increase the Sale Price
Are you looking to sell your home? If that is the case, staging your home can help increase its sale price and value. Staging refers to furnishing or decorating a home in order to make it more appealing to prospective buyers. However, it involves more than just placing furniture across the house to make it […]
