My Blogs
Political Parties and Housing: What the NDP Plan Offered
What the political parties promised on housing in the 2021 election, Part 2: the NDP plan, its 30-year amortization idea and the trade-off buyers face.
April 2022 TRREB Report: Why Home Sales Dropped Sharply
TRREB’s April 2022 report showed GTA home sales down over 41% from a year earlier while average prices were still up 15%. Here is what changed.
Ontario Province-Wide Shutdown: What Buyers Must Know
Ontario’s province-wide shutdown began December 26, 2020. Real estate stayed an essential service, with showings by appointment only. Here are the rules.
Peel Region Rat Subsidy: What the $200 Program Covered
Peel Region paid residents back 50% of approved pest control costs for outdoor rat problems, up to $200 a year. Here is how the pilot program worked.
December 2020 Housing Sales: A Record Finish to the Year
TRREB’s December 2020 housing sales rose a record 64.5% from a year earlier, while condos moved the other way. Here is what the numbers showed.
RBC Economics Report: Why 2021 Looked Like a Record Year
An RBC Economics report forecast record Canadian home resales in 2021 and an 8.4% national price gain, driven by low supply. What it meant for the GTA.
February 2021 TRREB Report: Record Sales, Rising Prices
TRREB’s February 2021 home sales report showed a 52.5% jump in sales and a 15% price increase from a year earlier. Here is what the numbers meant.
Why a Balanced Housing Market Is Good for Everyone
A balanced housing market helps buyers, sellers and agents. Here is how blind bidding and underpricing pushed GTA prices up in 2021, and why balance matters.
Supply and Demand: Why Immigration Drives Home Prices
Supply and demand drives home prices, and immigration drives demand. See Canada’s rising immigrant targets and what they mean for GTA buyers and sellers.
Interest Rate Increase: What BOC’s June 2022 Move Meant
On June 1, 2022, the Bank of Canada announced its second interest rate increase of 50 basis points, to 1.5%. What it meant for buyers and sellers.
