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TRREB Urges GTA Municipalities and Regions to Apply for Development Charge Reduction Program
TRREB is calling on key municipal and regional governments across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Simcoe County to apply for the Canada–Ontario Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP) before the application deadline. Development charges can amount to up to 20 per cent of a home’s purchase price. The program gives municipalities a significant opportunity to…
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Spring Home Sales Stronger Than Last Year
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale housing market tightened in May 2026 compared to last year. Sales increased year-over-year, whereas new listings declined over the same period. As standing inventory has been absorbed, competition between buyers has likely increased in some neighbourhoods. This should see the price trend flatten and ultimately trend upwards in the months ahead. “Spring sales have been stronger than last year,…
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AI Do’s, Don’ts, and Don’t You Dare
In the latest episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, host and TRREB’s Chief Information Officer, Jason Mercer and Kevin Hawkins (aka the REAL AI Guy) explore how artificial intelligence is changing the real estate industry, with a focus on practical adoption, risk management, and the importance of using AI responsibly. The podcast episode was recorded…
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The Housing Market Story: How It’s Unfolding
What is the housing market story telling us so far in 2026, and how does it align with polling data predictions? In the latest episode of TRREB’s Ready to Real Estate podcast, host and TRREB Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer leads a timely discussion with Ipsos Senior Vice President Sean Simpson on the key factors…
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GTA Home Sales Up While Listings Down in April
Home sales increased on a year-over-year basis in April 2026, while the supply of listings trended lower. This suggests that overall market conditions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) tightened during the first full month of spring. Despite tighter market conditions, selling prices edged lower on average compared to last year, as buyers continued to benefit from ample choice and…
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Federal Government Spring Economic Update and Housing
TRREB welcomes the federal government’s Spring Economic Update which continues the government’s focus on housing supply and affordability. The measures signal meaningful progress on long-standing priorities shared by homebuyers across the Greater Toronto Area and Simcoe County. Several initiatives align with TRREB and CREA advocacy goals, including increased flexibility in mortgage insurance to support missing-middle…
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TRREB Statement on Vaughan’s Reduction of Development Charges
TRREB welcomes the City of Vaughan’s decision yesterday to temporarily reduce residential development charges to zero to help accelerate housing construction and improve affordability for current and future residents. This is the type of bold municipal leadership needed to address Ontario’s housing supply crisis. Development charges are a major cost embedded in the price of…
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Build Stronger Connections with Darci Lang and Rebecca Mountain at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026
TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026 promises to deliver another powerful, people-focused speaker experience. Taking place on Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre, TRREB REALTOR® QUEST, Canada’s largest real estate conference and trade show, returns with the theme Beyond Business: Igniting Real Connections. Speakers Who Put People First Darci Lang has spent more than 30 years speaking and training,…
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New TRREB Housing Report Recommends Action to Remove Remaining Roadblocks to a More Diverse Housing Supply
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) today released a major new housing policy report, “Removing Roadblocks: Tackling Municipal Barriers to Housing Supply and Affordability in Ontario,” outlining the next phase of provincial housing policy reforms needed to build more of the right types of homes and improve affordability for Ontarians. The report recognizes the…
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GTA Homes Sales Up and Selling Prices Down in March
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale housing market conditions tightened in March 2026 in comparison to last year. Sales were up year-over-year, while new listings were down. Selling prices were lower compared to March 2025 helping with affordability moving into the spring market. “It’s encouraging to see an uptick in March home sales compared to last…
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TRREB: The Building Homes, Infrastructure Act and Development Charges Reduction Commitment are Significant Steps to Boost Housing Supply and Affordability
At a time of significant economic uncertainty and declining housing starts, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) welcomes the Province of Ontario’s introduction of the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, as another step toward addressing the Province’s housing supply and infrastructure challenges. TRREB is particularly encouraged by the legislation’s focus on removing regulatory…
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TRREB Welcomes Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Commitment
At a time of ongoing housing affordability challenges and broader economic uncertainty, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) welcomes the signing of the Canada–Ontario Partnership to Build, which introduces a new commitment to reduce municipal development charges. Development charges amount to up to 20 per cent of a home’s purchase price. TRREB has relentlessly advocated…