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Fall brings rich colours and cooler weather, but it also puts exterior maintenance in the spotlight. Before listing photos, hosting showings, or open houses, look at the property from a buyer’s perspective – all the way from the curb to the front door. A clean, welcoming exterior can help a home make a strong first…

Housing affordability is a defining issue ahead of the October 26 municipal election across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and beyond. In the latest episode of TRREB’s Ready to Real Estate podcast, Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer speaks with Jessica Smith Cross, editor-in-chief of The Trillium; Brian Crombie, host of The Brian Crombie Hour; and…

The 2026 Municipal Election is a pivotal moment for housing policy. On October 26, voters across Ontario will elect mayors and councillors who have significant influence over how much housing gets built, where it gets built, how quickly projects move forward, and ultimately how much homes cost. Ontario is not building enough housing. Between 2022…

Across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), one of the most significant trends in residential development is the shift toward transit-oriented communities. Rather than building housing in car-dependent locations, developers and municipalities are increasingly concentrating growth around major transit hubs, subway extensions, GO stations, and light rail corridors. For TRREB Member REALTORS®, this shift is changing…

A home search can begin with one exciting sentence: “Let’s go see what’s out there.” Without a clear sense of your priorities, however, “what’s out there” can quickly become a blur of kitchen islands, ceiling heights, parking spaces, school zones, and commute times. Before booking showings, work with your REALTOR® to create a checklist that…

This article was created in partnership with Roomvo. Most homebuyers start their search the same way: scrolling through listings late at night on their phones and forming an opinion in seconds. If a room has dated flooring, a bold wall colour, or finishes that don’t match their taste, many buyers scroll past. For sellers, that’s…

Listing a home means more than bringing a property to market. You are helping sellers present one of their most important assets to potential buyers, often through photos, videos, showings, and open houses before a buyer ever steps inside. Effective staging helps a home look its best by turning lived-in spaces into rooms that photograph…

Affordability is often the first conversation in today’s housing market for REALTORS® and their clients. Buyers want good value while staying within their budget, while sellers want the best possible price for their property. Two recent government measures – the Canada–Ontario Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP) and expanded HST relief for new homes – could…