Greg Fraser RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage - Oakville

05/22/2025

🏡 Built to last AND save energy, brick homes are cooler in summer and cozier in winter!

05/21/2025

Canada’s real estate market is starting to lean in your favour. New listings are up 9% compared to this time last year, and the national sales-to-new listings ratio has dropped to just 45%—the weakest it's been since the 2009 financial crisis. In Ontario, it’s even more dramatic, with activity levels not seen since 1993.

Inventory is also rising. Active listings climbed 3.8% month-over-month, pushing national inventory above 5 months for the first time since 2019. Both Ontario and BC are seeing decade-high levels of supply, with Ontario hitting inventory levels last seen in 2009.

So what does this mean for you? If you’re a buyer, there’s more selection, more negotiating room, and less pressure to compete. For sellers, success means pricing strategically and making a strong first impression.

Let’s talk about what this shift means for your next move.

05/19/2025

Wishing you a relaxing long weekend filled with fresh air, blooming moments, and time well spent. 🌷🌞

05/15/2025

Attending an open house? 🏡🚪 Watch out for these 3 red flags before making an offer!

05/13/2025

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05/12/2025

May is made for blooms—plant a mini porch garden and let your home greet you with colour! 🌼

05/11/2025

To the ones who nurture, guide, and inspire — Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

05/08/2025

💧 Even a small leak adds up. Check your fixtures and save water (and your wallet)!

05/07/2025

We could be heading into a stronger back half of 2025, if the economy holds steady and the Bank of Canada delivers more rate cuts this summer. Demand is expected to pick up later in the year, and there’s a real chance 2025 sales could surpass 2024, especially if borrowing costs continue to ease.

That said, affordability remains a major hurdle. Sales per capita are still very low, especially in Ontario, despite clear signs of pent-up demand. According to RBC’s latest report, things have improved since the 2023 peak, but affordability remains far from ideal. In fact, we’re still sitting at levels last seen during the 1989 market cycle peak.

For buyers, opportunity could be on the horizon if rates drop, but patience and preparation will be key. For sellers, growing buyer confidence could mean it’s a smart time to prepare and list while momentum builds.

Let’s talk strategy—whether you're buying or selling.