Saturday, June 1, 2024 / by Evelyn Lopes
Once again, the number one story in real estate this summer is mortgage rates. But unlike last year, when a surprise series of rate hikes from the Bank of Canada sent skittish buyers back to the sidelines, all signs now point to the opposite scenario. Instead of market-chilling rate hikes, economists now expect market-quickening rate cuts—possibly starting as soon as this month.1
That means the housing market is likely to get interesting over the next few months. If fixed mortgage rates continue to drop in anticipation of a lower policy rate, more buyers are expected to show up looking for a deal before home prices take off in 2025 and 2026.2
Listings are also on the upswing and homeowners are feeling increasingly optimistic that their home values will rise over the next year, per a new Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) study. So we could see more sellers-in-waiting regain the confidence to list their homes at strong but realistic prices.3,4
With pent-up demand co ...
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Friday, January 6, 2023 / by Evelyn Lopes
COMMUNITY MARKET UPDATE | December 2022|
Updated 01-06-2023
Welcome to our monthly real estate community market update!
In this report, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the real estate market in our local communities. We will cover key metrics such as median home prices, days on market, and inventory levels, as well as any notable trends or changes from the previous month. We will also highlight any new developments or exciting opportunities in the area.
Our goal is to keep you informed about the real estate market and provide valuable insights that can help you make informed decisions about buying, selling, or investing in property. So whether you're a homeowner, a potential buyer, or a real estate professional, we hope you find this report useful and informative.
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Monday, January 2, 2023 / by Evelyn Lopes- Klarine
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.
In March 2022, the Bank of Canada began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market has reacted accordingly.
Both demand and home prices have softened, as the primary challenge for buyers has shifted from availability to affordability. And although this higher-mortgage rate environment has been a painful adjustment for many Canadians, it should ultimately lead to a more stable and sustainable real estate market.
So what can we expect in 2023? Will mortgage rates continue to climb? Could home prices come crashing down? While no one can forecast the future with certainty, here’s what several industry experts predict will happen to the Canadian housing market in the coming year.
MORTGAGE RATES WILL EVENTUALLY STOP CLIMBING
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022 / by Evelyn Lopes
GTA REALTORS- Release July Stats
Check out our Monthly Real Estate Community Market Update for July 2022 Month End Numbers and find out what is happening locally in our communities.
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Thursday, November 4, 2021 / by Evelyn Lopes
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Reports-
NEAR RECORD HOME SALES, LOW INVENTORY SUSTAIN STRONG PRICE GROWTH
TRREB Calls for Housing Solutions as Demand Outweighs Supply
TORONTO, ONTARIO, November 3, 2021
– Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) reached the second-highest level on record for the month of October. However, the inventory of homes for sale did not keep up with demand. The number of new listings was down by approximately one-third compared to October 2020. Market conditions tightened across all major home types compared to last year, and the annual rate of average price growth remained in the double digits, including for the resurgent condominium apartment segment.
“The only sustainable way to address housing affordability in the GTA is to deal with the persistent mismatch between demand and supply. Demand isn’t going away. And that’s why all three levels of government need to focus on supply. The federal government h; ...
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