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TRREB Welcomes Housing Tax Relief and Beneficial Ownership Registry in the Ontario Fall Economic Statement
Ontario needs decisive action to kick-start housing construction and give young people and their families new hope they’ll one day achieve their dream of owning a home. With a commitment to housing tax relief, the 2025 Ontario Fall Economic Statement is a strong step towards protecting the dream of home ownership and boosting housing supply.…
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TRREB East GRC Working Group Welcomes Historic Durham Region Investment in Nuclear Energy
TRREB’s East GRC Working Group addresses real estate and housing issues that affect REALTORS® and residents in Durham Region. The group recently met to review key regional updates, focusing on nuclear energy investments and job creation that will strengthen the housing market and local economy. Small Modular Nuclear Reactors at the Darlington Plant The group…
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TRREB Statement on Federal Budget 2025
Canadians continue to struggle with housing affordability and supply challenges. Driven by economic uncertainty and high construction costs, projects are stalling, builders are cancelling developments, and families and individuals are struggling with affordability. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and housing sector partners have called on the federal government to take bold, coordinated action…
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October 2025 Housing Market Charts Available
A series of charts summarizing key residential statistics for the GTA, including an affordability indicator and time series for price, new listings and sales.
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GTA Housing Market: More Choice, Greater Affordability for Buyers
Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were down year-overyear in October, while new listings were up. Market conditions continued to favour homebuyers, as average selling prices were negotiated down alongside lower mortgage rates. “Buyers who are confident in their employment situation and ability to make their mortgage payments over the long term are…
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TRREB Launches Your Voice, Our Future Campaign
Today the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) launched a milestone initiative. The Your Voice, Our Future campaign is the most ambitious and comprehensive membership consultation in the organization’s history. In emails to TRREB’s more than 70-thousand Members the Board said: “To serve you better, we need to hear directly from you, what’s working, what’s not, and where we can…
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Can Toronto Deliver on Its Housing Commitments?
In this episode of Ready to Real Estate, host Jason Mercer discusses the current state of housing policy in Toronto with experts Alex Beheshti and Greg Ewens. They explore federal initiatives aimed at increasing housing supply, the challenges of navigating government relations, and the impact of local planning initiatives. The conversation also delves into the…
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TRREB GRC West Working Group Advocates for Zoning Reform and DC Incentives in Peel Region
Advocating for Fourplexes in Caledon TRREB’s Government Relations Committee West Working Group advocates across Peel Region, including Caledon, to expand housing options and accelerate the delivery of diverse, attainable homes. TRREB collaborated with Caledon planning officials to permit fourplexes as-of-right across the municipality, an initiative that City Council adopted. Drawing on market data and housing…
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TRREB Applauds Ontario’s New HST Rebate for First-Time Homebuyers
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) applauds the Ontario government’s leadership in announcing a new rebate to provide much-needed relief to first-time homebuyers. By removing the full 8 per cent provincial portion of the HST on new homes valued up to $1 million, the province is taking critical steps to protect the dream of homeownership in…
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Electrical Safety: A Smart Move for Buyers and Sellers
This article was written by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) in partnership with TRREB. The ESA regulates and promotes electrical safety in Ontario. For more information visit esasafe.com. Some surprises can make your day – a client’s referral or an unexpected closing gift – but electrical surprises can be quite a shock! For real estate agents,…
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TRREB JOINT STATEMENT: Ontario’s Housing Sector United in Call for Bold, Coordinated Action
Ontario is facing a housing emergency. Projects are stalling, builders are cancelling developments, and families and individuals are being priced out of the market. As the provincial and federal governments prepare to release their fall economic statement and budget respectively, our message is urgent: bold, coordinated action is needed to boost housing construction, lower costs,…
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Advocacy Update: TRREB Urges Markham to Approve Four Units Per Lot
TRREB’s Government Relations Committee North Working Group is urging the City of Markham to approve a proposed policy to allow up to three additional residential units (ARUs) — such as garden suites, laneway suites, and basement apartments — on lots zoned for single-detached, semi-detached, and townhouse dwellings, enabling a total of four units as-of-right. This…