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Is Toronto’s Housing Pipeline Improving? | MrHunter.ca
Lower interest-rate volatility is improving feasibility for small and mid-sized residential projects. Approval reform incentives are forecast to shorten timelines and reduce developer carrying costs. Housing construction pipelines are expected to strengthen as certainty improves across planning stages. Targeted density increases will support steady housing additions without overwhelming infrastructure. Improved delivery conditions point to stronger…
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Windsor-Essex Homes Now More Affordable for Buyers
The average home price in Windsor-Essex dropped 7.63% to $528,040 in January 2026 compared to the previous year. Listings decreased by 4.37%, with 788 available compared to 824 last January. Residential sales fell 1.48%, with 267 properties sold. Most sales were in the $420,000-$699,999 range, with 65 homes sold between $550,000 and $699,999 and 63…
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Toronto Fees: $200K Just to Start Building? | MrHunter.ca
Building in Toronto? $200k in fees are baked into every new house price. Hidden cost: It can take 11 years to get a GTA project fully approved. Fixing an old rebate could cut new home prices by 10-15%… but there's a catch. The catch? Without more supply, that tax savings just goes to the landowner.…
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Building Stronger Neighbourhoods: United Way Greater Toronto announces $1M+ in grants to address local priorities identified by residents in Toronto, Peel and York Region
Community Action Grants are investing $1.13 million to support 28 resident-led projects in Cooksville, South Markham, and Jane Finch, addressing food security, mental health, displacement, economic opportunity, and youth engagement. Projects include digital employment support, mental wellness workshops for seniors, and intergenerational meal prep programs to improve community wellbeing and inclusion. This funding builds on…
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GTA Home Prices Become More Accessible After 5 Years
The average home price in the GTA fell below $1 million in January 2026, dropping 6.5% year-over-year to $973,289, with sales declining sharply to 3,082. Elevated supply is expected to keep prices stable, with 60,000-70,000 sales forecasted for 2026. First-time buyers may drive recovery, though renters face a $600 monthly affordability gap. Economic clarity could…
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Toronto’s Housing Market Poised for Steady Growth by 2026
Toronto's housing market saw a 19.3% drop in home sales and a 6.5% decline in average prices in January, with the MLS Home Price Index down 8%. New listings fell 13.3%, while active inventory rose 8.1%, leading to longer market times. Sales and prices declined across all home types. Buyer interest weakened, with only 22%…
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Are Lower Rates Really Unlocking Toronto Housing? | MrHunter.ca
Prices corrected ~25% since 2022, but slowly—no panic, just hesitation. Jobs feel shakier, rates still high—confidence matters more than affordability. Even with lower rates, monthly payments remain 30% higher than pre-pandemic. The next price move won’t be explosive—it’ll be quiet, slow, and selective. This isn’t a crash—it’s a reset, rewarding patient buyers and realistic sellers.
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Canadian Housing Market Update: December 2025
Despite two rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, home sales fell nearly 11% year-over-year in November, with declines in most provinces except slight increases in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Financial pressures and rising credit delinquencies are limiting buyers' ability to commit to mortgages. Prices remain resilient, with some markets showing modest gains, indicating…
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Toronto Housing Outlook 2026 Shift | MrHunter.ca
Home prices are forecast to remain under pressure in 2026 as higher-for-longer interest rates continue to limit buyer purchasing power. Increased housing inventory across the GTA is expected to keep competition muted and constrain price recovery. Investor activity is projected to stay subdued, particularly in the condo segment, reducing speculative demand. Buyer leverage is forecast…
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