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Toronto’s Bull Transition Is Here: What Q4 2025 Data Really Signals for the 416 vs 905 Housing Market
Toronto and the GTA closed Q4 2025 in what Edge Realty Analytics calls a “bull transition.” Inventory is higher and buyers have leverage, yet slowing construction is tightening future supply. The market is softer now but structurally stronger later. The 416 feels cautious yet resilient, while the 905 is more negotiable and still fundamentally healthy. In 2026, outcomes will depend on strategy, pricing discipline, and hyper-local insight.
Bram Sandow
Jan 206 min read


Will Toronto Home Prices Rise, Fall, or Freeze? Your Plain-English GTA Forecast
If 2025 had a mood, it was pause. If 2026 has a theme, it is clarity. Last year did not feel dramatic on the surface. There were no wild bidding wars and no sudden collapse. What actually happened was more subtle and more important: the market recalibrated. Buyers slowed down. Sellers adjusted. Pricing softened. Supply widened. Negotiation came back. Over time, that shift quietly moved leverage toward buyers in a way we had not seen for years. From where I sit, that adjustmen
Bram Sandow
Jan 165 min read


GTA Real Estate Market Update: What the Numbers Are Finally Saying About 2025
Introduction — Cutting Through the Noise at Year-End As we share the final market update of the year, I want to start with a genuine thank you. If you’ve been following along through 2025, you’ve lived through a market full of mixed signals, loud headlines, and a lot of waiting. My goal has stayed the same: cut through the noise and focus on what the numbers actually mean for real people making real decisions. This market isn’t broken. It’s selective, cautious, and far more r
Bram Sandow
Dec 18, 20255 min read


The Patience Market: Why GTA Buyers Are Thinking Harder, Not Walking Away
Something shifted again in October, but this time, it was quieter. After September's burst of activity, the market eased as buyers paused to take stock. The Bank of Canada's second rate cut brought the overnight rate down to 2.25%, but it hasn't sparked a full rebound yet. Here's what I'm seeing: this isn't a cold market. It's a cautious one. Buyers haven't disappeared—they're just thinking harder about every move. GTA sales came in at 6,138, down 9.5% year-over-year, while i
Bram Sandow
Nov 22, 20256 min read


September's Market Shift: What GTA Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right Now
Something shifted in September. After months of hesitation, the GTA market finally got a pulse. The Bank of Canada's rate cut gave buyers what they've been waiting for—room to breathe—and they showed up. Sales jumped 8.5% year-over-year, with 5,592 homes changing hands across the region. That's the kind of movement we haven't seen in a while, and it's proof that a little rate relief can go a long way. But here's what made this month different: listings didn't flood in. New li
Bram Sandow
Oct 18, 20253 min read


Buyers Are Back, But Inventory’s Playing Hard to Get – GTA July 2025
July brought a surge of buyer activity to the GTA, with sales up nearly 11% year-over-year, but new listings lagged behind—tightening inventory once again. Prices continued to soften, averaging $1.05M, while homes that are priced right are selling fast. Detached houses in the 905 are holding up better than most, while Toronto condos face the steepest declines, giving buyers in that segment more room to negotiate.
Bram Sandow
Aug 8, 20252 min read


GTA Real Estate: Buyers Hesitate, Sellers Adapt in a Cooling Market
June 2025 brought warm weather to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), but the real estate market stayed cool. High borrowing costs, sluggish job growth, and ongoing trade uncertainties with the U.S. have kept buyers cautious.
Bram Sandow
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Sluggish Sales, Buyer's Market, and Uncertainty in the GTA Housing Market
The real estate market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has been facing some headwinds lately. In May, sales remained sluggish, with...
Bram Sandow
Jun 7, 20252 min read


Ontario’s Housing Market in 2024: Buyers, Sellers, and Financial Shifts
This analysis follows the recent release of the latest edition of Teranet’s Market Insight Report, which delivers a comprehensive...
Bram Sandow
May 5, 20253 min read


GTA Real Estate Market: Inventory Up, Sales Down in March
Toronto Real Estate Update: March 2025 saw a 23% drop in home sales (5,011 sold) but a 29% surge in listings, favoring buyers. Prices fell to $1,093,254 (-2.5%), with MLS® HPI down 3.8%. High borrowing costs, inflation, and U.S. tariffs weigh on confidence. Buyers have leverage; sellers need smart pricing. Detached homes hold value best. Spring may be slow—stay flexible. Connect for tailored advice!
Bram Sandow
Apr 11, 20252 min read


Is the End of the Mortgage Stress Test Near? What It Means for You
A major change may be coming to Canada’s mortgage rules. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has proposed the
Bram Sandow
Mar 29, 20254 min read


Toronto Real Estate Market Update: More Listings, Fewer Sales & Growing Uncertainty
Toronto home sales drop 27.4%, listings up 5.4%. More choice for buyers, but uncertainty looms. Stay ahead—learn more!
Bram Sandow
Mar 12, 20252 min read


2025 Real Estate Market Insights: Navigating New Listings, Interest Rates, and Economic Shifts
January hints at an intriguing 2025 with more listings, stable prices, and lower rates, despite economic and political uncertainties.
Bram Sandow
Feb 14, 20252 min read


A Reflective Pause for GTA Real Estate in December with Optimism for 2025
As we reflect on 2024, it's clear that the GTA real estate market experienced significant shifts. This year brought a noticeable increase...
Bram Sandow
Jan 10, 20252 min read


GTA Real Estate Market Gains Momentum in November
November brought a wave of optimism to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market, with home sales surging by a remarkable 40.1%...
Bram Sandow
Dec 10, 20242 min read


GTA Real Estate Market Sees October Surge
October was a standout month in the GTA real estate scene, with home sales soaring 44.4% from last year—6,658 properties found new...
Bram Sandow
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Toronto Condo Rental Market Q3 2024: More Supply, Lower Rents – What It Means for Renters and Investors
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continues to see notable growth in condo rental transactions, with the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board...
Bram Sandow
Nov 5, 20242 min read


GTA Market Gains Momentum as Buyers Find Their Footing
September saw steady movement in the Toronto and GTA real estate markets. Year-over-year, sales inched up by 8.5%, with 4,996 homes sold,...
Bram Sandow
Oct 24, 20241 min read
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