Nikola Petkovic Real Estate

10/15/2026

100 lots. This Saturday. Oakville.

Five Oaks by Caivan releases 100 lots on October 17, with registration opening Friday, October 16.

Freehold towns from $799,106*.

Double-car garage detached homes from $1,549,990*, with 40′, 42′ and 50′ collections.

A new community alongside Sixteen Mile Creek, with pricing and floor plans now available.

Let’s review your options before registration opens.

DM me “FIVE OAKS” for pricing, floor plans, and registration details.

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𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗸𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰 - 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲. Planning to buy, sell, or invest in today's complex market? Message me anytime.

*Prices net of HST rebate for qualified buyers.
*Prices and availability subject to change.

10/08/2026

North Oakville.

Freehold community with no maintenance fees. Townhomes and Singles.

Expected Closing Q3 2028 - Q2 2029

Approximate Deposit: 10% (flat amount per home type TBD)

Platinum agent launch date: Oct 14th

Public release: Oct 21st (if anything is left)

Few words about the developer:

In 2026 (this year), they had 5 releases, sold 500 homes, with zero units remaining. Yes, you heard me right.

This news never makes it to the headlines - people click on negativity more.

More information coming soon - DM for priority access.

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𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗸𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰 - 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲.

08/29/2026

Condos are a terrible investment.

I hear this all the time...

I disagree.

If an investor has $120K available, telling them to buy a $1.5M detached house isn't sophisticated advice.

A well-bought $500K condo can provide:

Lower entry cost (very important for entry-level investors) and better capital efficiency.

The question isn’t whether condos are good.

The question is whether you bought the right condo, in the right location, and at the right price.

-Nikola

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𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗸𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰 - 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲. Planning to buy, sell, or invest in today's complex market? Message me anytime.

08/24/2026

Just days ago, Canada and the U.S. were reportedly “very close” to a trade deal.

Now the talks have collapsed...

The U.S. has imposed 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion of Canadian goods and Canada is preparing dollar-for-dollar retaliation beginning September 8.

Nine days from now, the Bank of Canada meets.

Many homebuyers may assume a trade war guarantees a rate cut.

It doesn’t.

The Bank is now trapped between two risks:

→ Tariffs could weaken Canadian growth, employment and consumer confidence - supporting a rate cut.

→ Retaliatory tariffs could increase prices and keep inflation elevated - supporting another hold.

July inflation already came in at 3.0%.

Meanwhile, the GTA resale market is sending its own mixed signals:

• Average price: down 4.5% year-over-year
• Sales: down only 0.9%
• Active inventory: down 12.1%
• New listings: down 17.8%

Prices remain soft.

But supply is tightening, and the next move in rates just became harder to predict.

My take?

The Bank of Canada will likely remain cautious on September 2.

Buyers should not build their entire strategy around an expected rate cut.

Trade uncertainty may create hesitation.

But hesitation is often when negotiating opportunities are strongest.

𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗸𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰 - 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲. Planning to buy, sell, or invest? Message me anytime.

08/06/2026

The final release at Aura, Lakeview Village, is officially launching August 18.

Only 88 townhomes will be available.

This is the final phase of Aura and, in my opinion, the best-positioned release yet:

↳ Closest phase to the park
↳ Steps from the lake
↳ 2 and 3-bedroom layouts
↳ Approximately 800–1,100 sq. ft.
↳ Starting from the mid $500s

The first two Aura releases sold out in a single day.

This final release will also include incentives worth serious attention, including up to $70,000 off, one underground parking space and capped closing costs.

For buyers comparing this against a high-rise condo, the value proposition is difficult to ignore.

→ DM me “AURA” for the brochure, floor plans, and full investment breakdown before launch.

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𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗸𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰 - 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲.

Right At Home Realty, Brokerage
Caivan

07/28/2026

GTHA new condo sales increased 52% year over year in Q2 2026.
But serious investors should look well beyond the headline...

Only 702 new condos were sold during the quarter, and much of that activity came from completed inventory rather than traditional pre-construction sales. (elimination of HST and bulk investor buying helped pull the market up from its 35-year lows)

The numbers underneath tell the more important story:

↳ Only 50 pre-construction units were sold, down 80% year over year.
↳ No new condo projects launched during the quarter.
↳ Construction started on just 448 units.
↳ Another 1,022 units were cancelled.
↳ The future pipeline declined to 48,710 units, down 37% from last year.

For investors, this creates an unusual market dynamic.

Today, there is considerable resale and completed-inventory supply. Buyers have choice, negotiating leverage, and access to pricing that would have been difficult to secure several years ago.

At the same time, the pipeline of future supply is contracting rapidly.

That does not mean every condo is a good investment.

Many properties still fail the test once location, maintenance fees, financing costs, rent potential, layout efficiency and future competition are considered.

→ But selective investors now have an opportunity to purchase assets at a time when sentiment remains weak - while the conditions for a future supply shortage are quietly developing.

The strategy is not to speculate on a quick recovery.

It is to acquire the right property at the right basis, with manageable carrying costs and a long enough investment horizon for the supply story to unfold.

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The condo market remains challenging. But historically, the best investment opportunities rarely appear when confidence is high, and the outlook feels obvious.

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Nikola Petkovic – 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁? 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗗𝗠 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

Disclaimer: This content is intended for informative purposes and engaging discussions. While I strive for accuracy, I am not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided herein. Real estate markets are dynamic, and economic conditions may change over time. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with a licensed real estate professional, financial advisor, or mortgage specialist before making any investment decisions.

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© 2026 Nikola Petkovic

Right At Home Realty, Brokerage

Data source: Urbanation Inc.

07/15/2026

The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% today.

No cut, but the tone was noticeably more constructive.

Canada’s economy is weak but beginning to show signs of improvement; housing activity appears to be stabilizing, and inflation excluding gasoline is sitting much closer to the Bank’s 2% target.

The headline inflation number reached 3.2% in May, largely driven by higher gasoline prices. Excluding gasoline, inflation was 2.2%.

For the real estate market, today’s decision means borrowing conditions remain unchanged.

Continued rate stability gives buyers and sellers something the market has been missing for a long time:

More certainty.

The next move will depend on multiple factors: economic growth, inflation, FED decisions, war in the Middle East, loonie value...

Do you think the Bank of Canada’s next move will be a cut, or will rates remain here for the rest of 2026?

07/14/2026

Quiet markets reveal strong Realtors®.

Proud to be recognized as the #4 Selling Agent at Right At Home Realty, Brokerage Mississauga branch for June 2026 within a brokerage environment of more than 3,000 agents.

↳ That is the top 0.2%.

The recognition is rewarding, but what matters most is what sits behind it:

Clients who trusted me with major life decisions during one of the most demanding real estate markets we have experienced in Canadian history.

Every successful sale required patience, honest conversations, careful positioning, and a strategy tailored to the property - not simply putting a sign on the lawn and hoping for the best.

Thank you to my clients, colleagues, family, and everyone who continues to support and refer my business. I never take that trust for granted.

06/18/2026

The GTA is tightening. Quietly.

Nobody's writing about it because rates held and there's nothing dramatic to say.

But the May TRREB numbers tell a different story.

🔻 New listings: down 18.9% year-over-year.

🔺 Sales: up 6.3% year-over-year.

🔻 Months of supply: 4.1, down from 5.0 a year ago.

That's not a soft market.

That's a market where supply is slowly being absorbed while fewer owners are listing.

The sales-to-new-listings ratio jumped from 28.6% in May 2025 to 37.2% in May 2026.

The buyers who are still waiting for a rate cut to save them may be waiting for the wrong thing.

What actually determines your negotiating position isn't the overnight rate. It's how many comparable homes are available the week you want to buy.

That number is shrinking.

The hold last week didn't change rates.

But the trend in listings is quietly removing options.

Next decision: July 15.

Between now and then, the supply picture is the one worth watching.

-Nikola

05/01/2026