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TRREB Climate Risk Working Group Engages with City on Emissions Performance Standards
TRREB’s Government Relations Committee Climate Risk Working Group engaged the City of Toronto’s Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS) team to learn more about the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, the largest source of emissions citywide. City staff shared an overview of the proposed Building Emissions Performance Standards by-law, which will go before…
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TRREB REALTOR® Members Supporting Shelter-Based Charities, Food Banks, and School Breakfast Program with $805,000 Donation
To combat housing and food insecurities, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is donating $805,000 through the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation (ORCF) on behalf of our REALTOR® Members. Since 2008, TRREB has participated in the ORCF’s Every REALTOR® Campaign where TRREB donates $1 per Member per month. Each dollar supports shelter-based charities, food banks, and a school breakfast program. TRREB, in partnership…
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TRREB Housing Affordability Working Group Discusses Funding Models for Non-Profit Housing
TRREB’s Housing Affordability Working Group recently met with representatives from WoodGreen, Toronto’s largest non-municipal affordable housing provider, to learn about a new proposal to improve how non-profit and purpose-built rental housing is delivered in the GTA and across the province. The proposal focuses on creating an Affordable Housing Revolving Fund, a model that offers low-interest loans to cover…
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How Toronto’s Chief Planner is Tackling the Housing Crisis
How are cities like Toronto responding to pressure to build more housing and diversify housing types? In this episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, host Jason Mercer, TRREB’s Chief Information Officer, engages in a compelling conversation with Jason Thorne, Toronto’s Chief City Planner. They explore the pressing challenges and innovative solutions shaping Toronto’s housing landscape.…
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September 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 Sees Boost in September Following Interest Rate Cut
September home sales increased in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) compared to a year earlier, as more homebuyers sought to take advantage of more affordable monthly mortgage payments. Buyers continued to respond to substantial choice in the marketplace by negotiating the average selling price downward. “The Bank of Canada’s September interest rate cut was welcome…
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TRREB Collaborates on Proposed Toronto Neighbourhood Retail and Services By-law
In a joint effort between TRREB’s Central Government Relations Working Group and Commercial Committee, we recently engaged with representatives from the City of Toronto’s Neighbourhood Retail and Services team on the City’s proposed by-law, focused on enabling access to retail and service spaces in Toronto neighbourhoods. TRREB is championing initiatives that create more opportunities for…
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TRREB Raising Concerns Over New Provincial Landlord Obligations
In a joint letter to the Ontario Solicitor General, TRREB, OREA, and the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) have expressed concern regarding the obligations imposed under Schedule 8 of Bill 10, the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025. The measures would require landlords to take “reasonable measures” to prevent illegal drug activity on their rented…
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TRREB Pressing for Lower Development Charges in York Region and Simcoe County
TRREB’s Government Relations Committee (GRC) North Working Group is fighting to ensure you have a voice at every table dedicated to advancing real estate interests in York Region, Barrie, and Simcoe County. We focus on lowering development charges to improve housing affordability for consumers. Recent TRREB advocacy meeting participants included the mayors from Richmond Hill,…
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Three TRREB Federal Budget Asks to Improve Housing Affordability and Supply
TRREB has submitted three recommendations to the federal government for the next budget, calling for bold action to address the ongoing housing affordability and supply issues. Our asks include: TRREB is calling for immediate action, noting that failing to address the current slowdown in housing construction could result in worse supply constraints and diminished economic…
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August 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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August Uptick in GTA Home Sales and New Listings
August home sales reported by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) were up on a year-over-year basis. Over the same period, homebuyers benefitted from an even larger increase in the inventory of listings. Average selling prices continued to be negotiated downward due to the elevated choice across market segments. “Compared to last year, we…