Market News
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October 2024 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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Sales and Average Selling Price Increases in October
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales increased strongly year-over-year in October 2024. Over the same period, new listings were up, but by a lesser annual rate. The result was tighter market conditions compared to October 2023. The average selling price was up slightly on an annual basis. “While we are still early in the Bank…
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Condo Average Prices Drop Slightly in Q3 2024
Relatively high borrowing costs continue to impact the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) condominium apartment market segment in the third quarter of 2024. Sales were down on a year-over-year basis. Over the same period, the number of listings was up. This resulted in more choice and, therefore, negotiating power for buyers and a slightly lower average…
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Condo Rental Transactions Continue to Increase in Q3 2024
Strong population growth in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continue to drive marked year-over-year growth in condo rental transactions reported through TRREB’s MLS® System in the third quarter of 2024. Over the same period, the number of condo apartments listed for rent increased by a greater rate than transactions, providing more choice for renters and…
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September 2024 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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TRREB: September Home Sales Improve Over Last Year
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales increased year-over-year in September. Buyers were starting to take advantage of more affordable market conditions brought about by interest rate cuts and lower home prices. “As buyers take advantage of changes to mortgage lending guidelines and borrowing costs trend lower, home sales will steadily increase in relation to population…
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TRREB Applauds Federal Government Mortgage Reforms
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) welcomes the changes to mortgage rules announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland. TRREB strongly supports the extension of 30-year insured mortgage amortizations to all first-time homebuyers which was limited to first time purchasers of new builds, and increasing the price cap for insured…
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August 2024 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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TRREB: GTA Housing Market Becoming More Affordable
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales were down on a year-over-year basis in August 2024. New listings were up slightly over the same period. While the region’s housing market remained well-supplied in August, average home prices only edged slightly lower compared to August 2023. “The Bank of Canada’s rate cut announced on September 4 will…
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TRREB Urges Expansion of HST/GST Relief to Include Non-Profit Affordable Ownership Housing
TRREB, CREA and OREA are advocating for crucial changes to HST/GST relief. We’re calling on the federal and provincial governments to extend HST/GST relief to non-profit affordable ownership housing. This step aligns with Habitat for Humanity’s strong advocacy on this issue. Read the letter
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TRREB Statement on Death of Markham REALTOR® Anita Mui
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is deeply saddened by the tragic news surrounding the homicide of Yuk-Ying (Anita) Mui, a Member of our REALTOR® community. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time. We understand that the York Regional Police and the Ontario…
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TRREB Applauds Provincial Planning Statement for Advancing Housing Supply and Affordability
TORONTO, ONTARIO, August 21, 2024 – The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) welcomes the newly released 2024 Ontario Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) as another step forward in addressing the pressing need for increased housing supply and improved affordability across the province. TRREB strongly supports the enhanced focus on transit-oriented development and higher-density housing around major…