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Buyers offering way under asking price for homes in most parts of Toronto area
Bidding activity on homes in the GTA slowed in March due to ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S., leading many potential buyers to delay homeownership. A report by Wahi revealed that only 20% of GTA neighborhoods were in overbidding territory, down from 43% a year ago, while 73% were in underbidding territory. In…
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Toronto: 14th in Canada for Apartment Rental Interest | MrHunter.ca
Toronto's rental market is heating up, jumping six spots to 14th in renter interest nationwide. With a renter interest score of 64.2, Toronto surpasses Guelph, Hamilton, and Kitchener in Ontario rankings.
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Economic Factors Impacting the Toronto Housing Market | MrHunter.ca
Interest rates may drop, making mortgages more affordable and attracting first-time and move-up buyers later in 2025. Lower rates could boost sales as affordability improves, increasing real estate market activity in the latter half of the year.
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Active Permit Review Program
Letters will be sent to permit holders with permits older than 18 months, indicating a Notice of Intention to Revoke due to lack of inspection requests. If no inspection request is made by the specified Revocation Date, the permit will be revoked. Current property owners are responsible for any outstanding permits, even from previous homeowners.…
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What Changed Toronto Housing From Shelter to Asset | MrHunter.ca
Post-war policies promoted stable homeownership, but financial deregulation and speculation turned housing into a wealth-building asset.By 2005, historically low interest rates made Toronto’s real estate more lucrative than stocks—investors flooded the market.
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Toronto Real Estate Slows: Great Deals Await! | MrHunter.ca
Toronto’s sales-to-new-listings ratio (SNLR) fell to 31% in early 2025, the lowest since 2009. New home listings in Toronto surged while demand remained low, creating an oversupply in the market.
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Best Places to Live in Toronto for Young Professionals: Top Neighborhoods to Call Home
Toronto offers a variety of neighborhoods ideal for young professionals in 2025, each with unique benefits. The Downtown Core provides access to amenities and transit, while the Entertainment District is perfect for nightlife. Financial District caters to career-driven individuals, and King West is trendy and vibrant. Midtown areas like Yonge and Eglinton balance urban life…
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Tax Changes Slow Luxury Home Sales | MrHunter.ca
High-end sales remain steady, but buyers hesitate due to uncertainty and new tax policies. Foreign buyers’ ban limits demand, pushing wealthy investors toward U.S. cities like New York and Chicago.
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$975M Transforms Toronto Waterfront Into a Thriving Hub | MrHunter.ca
Governments have committed $975 million to fast-track development on Toronto's waterfront, including 14,000 new homes. The Government of Canada, Ontario, and Toronto each contribute $325 million, plus $200 million for flood protection.
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Toronto New Listings Surge Ahead of Spring Rebound | MrHunter.ca
Toronto's housing market shows signs of recovery with a 10% rise in resales from December to January. New listings spiked by 26%, as many sellers anticipate stronger demand ahead of the spring season.
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