Overview: a forecast of the Bank of Canada’s March 2nd interest rate hike and its impact on Toronto’s housing market, plus advice on buying, selling and mortgages. After years of keeping interest rates at historic lows, the Bank of Canada (BoC) seems poised to raise them at last. In fact,…
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Condo Case Study: How I Sold A $3.4 Million Toronto Penthouse
Overview: a case study of how I sold a $3.4 million Toronto penthouse, with insights on marketing, luxury condos, and the future of Toronto real estate. It’s no secret that GTA home prices have been soaring over the past few decades. In spite of ongoing health restrictions, job uncertainty and…
Record Finish: GTA Home Prices Jump 24.2% In December
Overview: a look at the record-breaking December 2021 GTA housing market numbers, predictions for 2022, and advice for buying and selling in the new year. Despite freezing temperatures, a new variant and ongoing health restrictions, the December 2021 housing market once again broke records. While 2021 was a great year…
2021-2022 GTA Housing Market Review & Forecast
Overview: a year-end review of Toronto real estate and predictions for the 2022 GTA housing market. COVID continued to disrupt our jobs, lives, travel plans and the housing market. However, there were some positive developments, such as the accelerated vaccine rollout starting mid-April. As a result, schools, businesses and borders…
October 2021 & The GTA Condo Market Comeback
Overview: a look at the October 2021 housing market, with a special focus on condos. Plus an analysis of GTA home sales, prices, inventory, and advice for buyers and sellers. Like a zombie, Toronto home prices kept rising and rising. It was an especially good month for condos, which posted…