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Toronto Real Estate Strategy for 2025 | MrHunter.ca
Toronto should use fees, levies, or reserves to reduce dependence on property sales. Delay new builds, revisit zoning, and audit infrastructure to deploy capital wisely. Developers should simplify closings, offer incentives, and price competitively to attract buyers. Track US tariffs, trade agreements, and interest rates affecting Toronto Real Estate demand. Invest in Toronto rentals; limited…
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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving | MrHunter.ca
The perfect opportunity to embrace your inner "foodie" and unbutton your pants at the dinner table!In Canada, post-Thanksgiving is all about creative cranberry sauce solutions. Cranberry sauce pancakes, anyone?It's that time when multiple ovens are a blessing. Turkey, pies, casseroles – less stress!
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The Rise of Multi-Use Properties: Why They’re Becoming More Popular
Multi-use properties blend residential, commercial, cultural, and recreational spaces, offering convenience and reducing commuting. They address urban density by consolidating functions, supporting sustainable growth, and revitalizing underused land. These developments boost local businesses, foster community through shared spaces, and attract diverse investors due to stable, multi-source income. Sustainability and location-driven appreciation further enhance their appeal.…
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Toronto Crowned Best Canadian City to Live In | MrHunter.ca
Ranked #1, Toronto is Canada’s largest city and economic powerhouse. Monthly living costs range from CA$1,674 to CA$1,931. Top universities include University of Toronto, York University, and Toronto Metropolitan University. The TREB said the average sale price was down 5.2 per cent in August from last year to $1.02M Diverse culture and thriving job market…
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Toronto Condo Market Favors Buyers Amid Market Shifts | MrHunter.ca
Toronto’s condo market has shifted from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market as demand cools and supply grows. Prices have fallen to their lowest point in four years, while interest rates have eased, giving buyers more negotiating power. First-time buyers and long-term residents benefit most, with inventory at its highest in years and competition…
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Toronto and Vancouver rents plunge as Canada’s priciest and cheapest markets shift
Canada's rental market continued to cool in August, with Toronto and Vancouver seeing significant yearly rent drops. Toronto's one-bedroom rents fell 12%, and two-bedrooms dropped 12.5%. Vancouver's one-bedroom rents declined 7.1%, and two-bedrooms fell 9.2%. Montreal's rents rose slightly, while Kitchener saw a 9.5% drop. Nationally, rents decreased 4.2% for one-bedrooms and 3.5% for two-bedrooms…
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Why Now Might Be Your Toronto Condo Buying Moment | MrHunter.ca
Slide 1: Market Shift Alert Toronto condos have shifted from bidding wars to a rare buyer-friendly market. Slide 2: Supply Surge New condo sales dropped 69% year-over-year, while inventory reached record highs. Slide 3: Buyer Advantage With abundant listings and eased interest rates, negotiation power is finally back. Slide 4: First-Time Buyer Opportunity Smaller condos…
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Toronto Housing Starts Heading Toward Lowest Total in Three Decades
Toronto is experiencing its lowest annual housing starts in 30 years, with condominium construction dropping 60% and rental-apartment starts falling 8% year-over-year. Vancouver also saw declines, with condo starts down 13.4% and many projects stalled due to high development charges. Across Canada's largest cities, housing starts were flat, as rental construction growth offset declines in…
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Toronto Home Values Poised to Surge by 2032 | MrHunter.ca
Toronto’s housing market has slowed, with sales weak and prices dropping. Forecasts still see prices rising from $1.4M in 2024 to $1.8M by 2032. Faster approvals and lower development fees could help add supply. Yet supply measures alone won’t fix affordability. Population growth, high costs, and long-term policy shifts remain crucial.
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Toronto Real Estate Risks Rising With Soaring Unemployment | MrHunter.ca
Slide 1 🚨 Toronto’s job market cracks: unemployment nears double digits, shaking housing confidence. Slide 2 📈 Toronto CMA unemployment hit 9.4% in August, rising faster than the national average. Slide 3 😳390K unemployed in Toronto CMA, 22% of all unemployed in Canada Slide 4 🏙️ City of Toronto unemployment jumps to 9.8%. Slide 5…
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