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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…
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Statement from Ontario’s Nine Largest REALTOR® Associations on Letter to Minister Crawford Regarding RECO and iPro Realty
Today, Ontario’s nine largest REALTOR® associations, representing more than 95,000 of the nearly 100,000 REALTORS® across the province, sent a joint letter to the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, the Honourable Stephen Crawford, in support of his government’s firm stance on the Real Estate Council of Ontario’s (RECO) operations and handling…
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TRREB Statement on Provincial $1.6 Billion Infrastructure Top-up
Premier Doug Ford announced today at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference an additional $1.6 billion top-up to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP). This funding provides municipalities with more resources to build the essential roads, bridges, and water systems that make new housing possible. This is another positive step by the province…
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TRREB CEO Talks Technology at International MLS Forum in Toronto
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is welcoming the world to the third annual International MLS Forum. This two-day global real estate event brings together cross-border collaboration, MLS® innovation, and the exchange of ideas. It takes place at the Westin Harbour Castle on September 25 and 26. “After attending the inaugural International MLS Forum in Paris two…
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TRREB Applauds Premier Ford’s Comments on Ontario Housing Affordability
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) welcomes Premier Doug Ford’s recent remarks emphasizing the urgent need to reduce the tax burden on homebuyers, including potential reductions to the HST, development charges (DCs), and other associated costs. TRREB has long advocated for these reforms, most recently in our Fair Taxes on Ontario Homes report, which calls for…