Alex Zhvanetskiy: Toronto Realtor

Alex Zhvanetskiy: Toronto Realtor With over 10 years of experience in Toronto's condominium industry, Alex is your go-to expert.

06/08/2026

Toronto homeowners are getting trapped in a financial house prison.

The Bank of Canada says nearly 1 in 10 Toronto mortgage holders may not qualify to refinance in 2027 if home prices stay depressed .

That means no easy refinance, no moving lenders, and no access to equity when they need it most .

If you buy at your maximum borrowing power, you leave yourself no room when rates rise or prices fall.
Buy with a buffer.

Because borrowing power is not the same as affordability.

06/05/2026

Toronto real estate market update: home sales are rising, inventory is shifting, and prices are still under pressure. Here’s what buyers, sellers, and condo investors need to know in Toronto and the GTA.

06/04/2026

May 2026 Toronto Real Estate Market Update 🏠 TRREB Market Watch Breakdown

The GTA housing market just dropped some major numbers — here's what YOU need to know:

📊 May 2026 Stats:

6,583 home sales (+6.3% vs last year)
New listings DOWN 18.9% — inventory is TIGHTENING
Avg price: $1,069,700 (-4.6% YoY)
Market tightening = competition INCREASING

🎯 The bottom line: Standing inventory is getting absorbed fast. Prices are flattening now and expected to start trending up in the coming months.

👉 Are you buying or selling in Toronto? Let's chat — link in bio to work with me

💾 Save this reel for your next market conversation
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| Toronto Condo Specialist

Most buyers assume newer condos are automatically safer. That’s a mistake.A well-run older Toronto condo can offer more ...
06/03/2026

Most buyers assume newer condos are automatically safer. That’s a mistake.

A well-run older Toronto condo can offer more financial clarity, more predictable costs, and fewer surprises than a brand-new building.

The real question is not how old the condo is. The real question is how well the building is managed.

06/03/2026

This townhome in The Junction sold for an amazing price 🏠 but it was sold "as is, where is."

Here's what that means for buyers looking at similar deals in Toronto:

✅ What "As Is, Where Is" Means:
🔹 Seller provides NO warranties on the property
🔹 Buyer accepts the home in its current condition
🔹 No repairs or fixes from the seller
🔹 Perfect for investors or handy buyers looking for value
📍 Neighborhood: The Junction, Toronto, Ontario

💰 Deal Type: Distressed sale / As-is sale
🏡 Property Type: Townhome
💡 Key Takeaway: Great deals often come with "as is" conditions. Know what you're getting into before making an offer!

Want to learn more about buying as-is properties in Toronto? Save this post for reference 📌 and follow for more market insights.
Questions about as-is sales? Drop them below! 👇 I'm happy to help.

📞 647.388.6154 | DM for buyer/seller representation


06/02/2026

A Hamilton condo buyer walked away from a $1M pre-construction deal and got their full $121,098 deposit back—because the builder missed ONE required document.

In Ontario, the Residential Condominium Buyers’ Guide MUST be delivered with the contract. If it’s not, the agreement is never legally binding. No cooling-off period needed. The buyer can rescind at any time before closing.

This court ruling is huge for anyone involved in pre-con condos in Toronto, Hamilton, and across Ontario:

🔹 Buyers: You may have more options to exit a deal than you realize
🔹 Agents: This is critical knowledge for your pre-con and assignment clients

If you’re buying, selling, or investing in pre-construction condos in Ontario, this case is a must-know.

06/01/2026

Assignments are getting harder to sell in Toronto, and long pre-construction timelines are a big risk.

05/31/2026

Is Canada officially in a recession? 🇨🇦

We just saw negative economic growth in 3 of the last 4 quarters—and that’s got everyone talking. But what does this actually mean for Toronto’s real estate market in 2026?

In this video I break down:
🏠 What’s happening with prices
📊 Inventory and demand trends
📉 How buyers & sellers are being affected
💡 Whether now could be a chance or a risk

Drop a 🏙️ if you’re watching the market closely, and save this for later if you’re thinking of buying or selling this year.

05/30/2026

condo home inspection is almost always worth it, while it only looks at the unit, they almost always find something

05/29/2026

I keep getting chewed out 🙄 for including a home inspection condition in my condo offers!

But with ALL this inventory on the Toronto market…
My response? “Sure… NEXT!” 👋🏡

Don’t let pressure override protection. Your future self will thank you.

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