GTA real estate agents reported a total of 87,825 sales in 2019, up significantly from 2018’s 78,015 sales. That’s an increase of 12.6%. The reason is simple. More sellers have become realistic with their selling price expectations and have adjusted their previously lofty asking prices to sale-able levels. And buyers have become more confident and […]

It has a beautiful view of a forest framed by this picturesque window.  It’s a touch over 2,000 square feet. Double car garage. Four bedrooms. Petite backyard (perhaps designed for millennials who don’t want to cut grass).  Walking distance to parks and schools. Family friendly neighbourhood. And… it costs a million bucks. This house happens […]

Sales were up 13.4% in August 2019 compared to August 2018.  However, the average priced inched up a modest 3.6% to $792,611. An increase in sales shows returning confidence in the real estate market, but you’ll notice if you look at my real estate stats that August 2019 sales were comparable to sales levels in […]

The Toronto Real Estate Board released its market report for June 2018 vs June 2019. And I figure it’d be a great opportunity to give you insight on how the market is doing, and also to help you become a real estate market expert so you can answer the question I get asked a lot: […]

With May 2019 sales jumping 18.9% over May 2018, buyer confidence has returned to the market. We’re starting to see property sales exceed the low levels experienced during the introduction of the mortgage stress test. This is a good sign. It means throughout the Greater Toronto Area, buyers are deciding to commit to home ownership amidst […]