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Is Toronto Condo Market Hitting a Growth Pause? | MrHunter.ca
Toronto condo prices rose 24% since 2019, but growth is slowing sharply now. New condo prices nudged up just 0.1% in Q2 2025—almost flat citywide.
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Here’s how much the average home in Toronto is expected to cost by 2032
Toronto's housing market faces a crisis marked by high prices and oversupply due to falling buyer interest. A Concordia University report using AI predicts average home prices will rise from $1.4 million in 2024 to $1.8 million by 2032. It urges easing municipal regulations and speeding approvals to boost supply but stresses that supply-side measures…
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Average asking rents fall annually for 10th straight month to $2,121: report
Canada's national average asking rent fell 3.6% year-over-year in July to $2,121, marking the 10th consecutive monthly decline and the largest drop in 2025. Purpose-built apartment rents dropped 1.7%, condo rents fell 5.7%, and house/townhome rents declined 8.2%. Nova Scotia, B.C., and Ontario saw the largest decreases, while Saskatchewan experienced a 4% rent increase. Calgary,…
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Toronto’s Bright Future: Record Homes in Pipeline | MrHunter.ca
Toronto has a record number of homes in the development pipeline—enough to meet future demand. City received proposals for ~855,000 residential units, the largest pipeline to date. 86% of proposed homes not yet built; condos dominate, 15% are purpose-built rentals. Pipeline could house 1.04M more people, but economic barriers and construction pace are concerns. City…
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Advertised rents continue to slide in major Canadian cities, says CMHC
Canada's 2025 Mid-Year Rental Market Update shows advertised rents fell 2-8% in major cities like Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, and Halifax due to increased rental supply supported by federal financing programs. Edmonton, Ottawa, and Montréal saw slower rent growth. Despite higher vacancies and incentives, affordability remains poor, especially in Vancouver and Toronto, with many renters opting…
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Toronto: A Top Liveable City in Canada 2025 | MrHunter.ca
Toronto is Canada’s third most liveable city with an estimated score near 90. Diverse culture, world-class universities, and major events define its vibrant lifestyle. Healthcare issues and traffic congestion reduced its global rank from 12th to 16th. New infrastructure like the Ontario Line aims to relieve urban strain. Perfect for professionals wanting cultural richness and…
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Toronto Rental Trends Show Steady Leasing with Shifting Supply Pressures
Toronto's rental market in early 2025 saw a 16.7% rise in condo rentals but rents fell due to high inventory, with one-bedroom units down 4% and two-bedrooms down 3.3%. Listings remain elevated, pressuring rents, though vacancy rates may tighten if leasing outpaces new listings. New rental construction rose 14.5%, while overall condo starts dropped 11.5%.…
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Toronto Office Market Slowly Bounces Back in Q2 | MrHunter.ca
GTA office vacancy stabilized at 12.8%, marking the first flattening since early 2023. Net absorption was positive nearly 6,000 sq ft.
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Why Toronto CRE Values Need on-the-Ground Insight | MrHunter.ca
Toronto’s commercial property values shift rapidly due to zoning, transit changes, and evolving market fundamentals. Generic formulas fail; each asset needs local context to reflect true market, legal, and planning realities.
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Toronto: Are AAA Offices the Future of Work? | MrHunter.ca
AAA Real Estate in Toronto remains in high demand despite broader office market struggles. Lower-tier office buildings face rising vacancies as tenants favour flexible, high-quality spaces with premium amenities.
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