Shaz Afzal - Find your way home with Shaz

09/22/2026

If you've been waiting to buy, this market is worth paying attention to.
Here are a few numbers from Ontario's August 2026 housing market
$745,400 is current Ontario benchmark home price
DOWN
↓ 3.6% compared with a year ago

And for buyers looking at more affordable property types

$585,000 is benchmark price for townhouses

DOWN 5.6% from last year.

$489,200 is benchmark price for apartments

DOWN 6.4% from last year.

But here's the part I think buyers should really pay attention to
There were 70,483 homes actively listed for sale in Ontario at the end of August.

That's 41.5% above the 10 year average.

In simple terms, more choice, more time to compare and potentially more room to negotiate.

The Bank of Canada's policy rate is currently 2.25% , a very different environment from the high-rate period we experienced a few years ago.

Does that mean everyone should buy right now?

No.

But if you've been waiting for a market where you don't have to compete desperately for every property, this is a market worth exploring.

You don't need to predict the bottom.
You need to find the right property at the right price for your situation.

If you've been thinking about buying, let's look at the numbers together.

You don't have to buy tomorrow. You just need to know your options.
Lets chat or zoom !

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08/18/2026

08/06/2026

05/17/2026

Thinking about pre construction, lots of projects available in different locations.

05/17/2026

A few glimpses of the Mother's day Brunch hosted by INI-SHE-ATIVE CANADA, a non profit I have been leading for years now. It was dedicated to the struggling single mothers we help. Majority are domestic violence victims and women facing tragedy or trauma or refugees from war torn countries.

Guests are donors, volunteers and members came together to celebrate our long term relationship to make change and so many new faces who will now be part of the clan.


-SHE-ATIVE

04/27/2026

Please join for a Brunch on Mothers day.
Food, games, music, prizes

04/13/2026

When in the midst of some modern condos, you hear the hoofbeats of beautiful horses..

04/13/2026

What is better than seeing a buyer client coming to this on closing day ?

I usually go the night before or early morning to tie the red ribbon, have the home ready with a personalized gift, order food and hand over keys so they start their new journey with big beaming smiles.

04/12/2026

Your new home should improve your life, not make money stressful.

Just because a bank approves you for more doesn’t mean you should spend it all.
Choose a home that fits your budget and lets you enjoy life after you move in.

Buy smart. Live comfortably. Build your future.

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02/25/2026

This is what I was talking about in my earlier post.

With my fingers on the pulse of the market, I had a well thought out pricing strategy and killer marketing strategy. The house was declutterd and staged on a budget and it shows beautifully.

Result : 5 offers on offer day and Sold in just Two weeks in a buyer to balanced market.

If you are thinking of selling, let's chat.
An early discussion and home work helps immensely. Believe you me !