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Happy April Fool’s Day | MrHunter.ca
Breaking news! Interest rates at pre-pandemic levels, mortgage rates at all-time low, announces Fed. It's a dream come true for homebuyers who have been waiting for the perfect time to enter the market! Dream on… Happy April Fool’s Day!
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Generating Solutions to Housing Challenges
With elections approaching, Ontarians can anticipate significant changes in 2025, particularly regarding the housing crisis. Development charges in the GTA have surged, now accounting for 30% of a new home's price, prompting calls for reductions to facilitate affordable housing. The province's goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031 is hindered by rising construction costs…
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Toronto’s Spring Market: A Buyer’s Advantage? | MrHunter.ca
New listings jumped 48.6% from last year, led by condos. Total sales dropped 7.9%, shifting market power to buyers.
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Happy Nowruz | MrHunter.ca
Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old festival, making it one of the oldest in the world. Haft-Sin is a Nowruz table, featuring 7 symbolic items, all beginning with "sin" and representing different aspects of life. Nowruz celebrated by over 300M worldwide, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and many more. Nowruz is a time for forgiveness and…
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Why Does Toronto’s Housing Market Show a Stark Split? | MrHunter.ca
Toronto’s housing market faces a widening divide, with Ontario lagging behind the rest of Canada. Despite a stable market, Toronto's condo sector reveals a weak spot in the national housing scene.
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Toronto Housing Market Forecasts 12% Sales Growth | MrHunter.ca
Toronto home sales are expected to ↑ 12.4% in 2025, totalling 76K transactions. The avg selling price is forecasted to reach $1.1M, ↑ 2.6% yearly.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day | MrHunter.ca
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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Ontario’s housing market reset: New data reveals shifting buyer trends and investor pullback
Ontario's housing market is experiencing significant shifts, with new data revealing changes in buyer and seller profiles. Despite recent interest rate easing, a market recovery has not occurred as expected. In Toronto, condos represent 60% of land transfers, with a notable increase in new builds. Multi-property owners are reducing their market activity, while first-time buyers…
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10% Speculation Tax Hits Toronto Foreign Investors | MrHunter.ca
Foreign buyers face a 10% speculation tax in Toronto starting January 1, 2025. The new Municipal Non-Resident Speculation Tax ensures affordable housing by curbing speculative foreign investments.
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Tips for First-Time Home Buyers in Toronto | MrHunter.ca
Toronto Market Overview: – High demand, frequent bidding wars – Avg home price exceeds $1.1M – Mortgage pre-approval is essential First-Time Buyer Assistance: – Withdraw $60K tax-free from RRSP – $1,500 rebate with Tax Credit – Save $40K via First Home Savings
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