Ken Jackson "Ask Me About Real Estate" Royal LePage Terrequity Realty

08/25/2026

It’s a good reminder for agents that sincerity can support an offer, but it can’t make up for weak terms or a price that misses the mark.

Personal letters once gave buyers another way to stand out during intense bidding wars, but Canada’s slower housing market has changed the equation. Agents in Toronto, Vancouver and Kitchener say sellers are now paying closer attention to price, deposits, conditions and closing flexibility. A thou...

08/24/2026

If you’ve been priced out of new construction, Ontario’s HST relief could change the math enough to make some homes worth another look.

If you’ve been considering a newly built home in Ontario, recent tax changes could make the numbers more appealing. The enhanced HST rebate lowers the effective cost for eligible new-home purchasers, and builders say the change has already helped thousands of sales move forward. In the GTA, low-ri...

08/22/2026

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08/21/2026

Toronto is constantly evolving block by block, and what happens with properties like this can eventually change how a familiar stretch of the city looks and feels.

Another Toronto property is drawing attention for what could come next at 167–171 College Street. Changes to individual sites can have a wider impact on the surrounding neighbourhood, especially along busy downtown corridors where housing, businesses and community spaces all compete for limited la...

08/20/2026

If you’re buying a newly built home in Ontario, deposit protection matters—especially after a period when insolvencies across residential real estate have been unusually high.

Ontario’s new-home sector has been through a sharp slowdown, with warranty enrolments falling from more than 75,000 units in 2022 to 25,000 in 2025. Tarion says there are now some early positive signals, including increases in proposed homes and new warranty enrolments since March, although it cau...

08/19/2026

More choice and softer prices can work in your favour if you’re buying around Toronto, especially when you have time to compare properties instead of rushing.

The Greater Toronto Area housing market remained subdued in July, with home sales slipping from June and prices continuing to feel pressure. For buyers, the slower pace and available inventory can mean more time to compare homes and negotiate without the urgency seen in hotter markets. Sellers, mean...

08/18/2026

If you’re planning a move, the bigger question isn’t just whether Canada has hit bottom—it’s what prices, inventory and demand are doing in your own market.

After a prolonged housing slowdown, the conversation in Canada is starting to turn toward what comes next. The Financial Post looks at whether the market may be approaching a bottom and what could shape the path from here. National trends can provide useful context, but housing rarely turns at exact...

08/17/2026

You don’t necessarily have to leave the GTA to find a lower entry price, especially if a condo fits what you’re looking for.

Home prices can look dramatically different depending on where you search in the GTA. Recent neighbourhood data puts Lawrence Park at the top end, with a median sold price above $4 million, while the Queen Street Corridor in Brampton came in just above $400,000. Flemingdon Park and central Mississau...

08/16/2026

Before becoming a co-signer, take time to review how the mortgage could affect your own borrowing power and future financial plans.

Co-signing a mortgage can make homeownership possible for someone who doesn't qualify on their own, but it also creates legal and financial responsibilities for the co-signer. Understanding how co-signing affects credit, debt obligations, and future borrowing can help everyone involved make an infor...

08/12/2026

Before you start seriously house hunting, knowing where you stand financially can save some surprises when it’s time to talk about a mortgage.

If you’re hoping to buy a home in Canada, some of the most useful preparation happens before you ever submit a mortgage application. REALTOR.ca’s guide walks through four things to consider ahead of time so you can approach financing with a clearer picture of where you stand. It’s a practical ...