Simon Rodriguez Real Estate

Simon Rodriguez Real Estate Wether you're looking to buy, sell or lease, Simon has the knowledge, expertise and client services available to meet all expectations.

Sales Representative, Keller Willimas Neighbourhood Realty, Brokerage, Independently Owned & Operated

Open House! 180 Wiltshire Ave 1-4pm may 30th 31stCarleton Village Fun Fair just around the corner.
05/30/2026

Open House! 180 Wiltshire Ave 1-4pm may 30th 31st

Carleton Village Fun Fair just around the corner.

Wild about Wiltshire 🌿Tucked away on a tree-lined street in the community-oriented pocket of Carleton Village sits this ...
05/27/2026

Wild about Wiltshire 🌿
Tucked away on a tree-lined street in the community-oriented pocket of Carleton Village sits this thoughtfully refreshed 3-bedroom Garden Suite offering nearly 1200sqft of stylish turnkey living.

✨ Newly updated May 2026
✨ New windows
✨ Durable vinyl plank flooring
✨ Fresh paint throughout
✨ Custom renovated kitchen featuring Calacatta Quartz counters & backsplash, porcelain tile floors & custom cabinetry

The open concept living/dining area walks out to a private back deck with convenient access to dedicated parking, while upstairs the serene primary retreat offers impressive closet space & a renovated semi-ensuite bath.

Need flexibility? The versatile main floor bedroom/office works beautifully for families, guests or working from home.
Beyond the home, you’re connected to some of Toronto’s best west-end neighbourhoods including The Junction, High Park, Roncesvalles, Bloor West Village & Junction Triangle. Parks, trails, recreation, cafes, breweries, restaurants & transit are all at your doorstep.

A stylish opportunity offering exceptional value, lifestyle & long-term upside in one of Toronto’s evolving west-end communities.

📍180 Wiltshire Ave
📌 MLS # W13172892
🛏️ 3 Beds
🛁 2 Baths
✨ Refreshed & Updated
🚗 Parking Included

More Info @ simonsellstoronto.com or click link in Bio

The months are flying by — helped along by no shortage of tense world events.📊 Month over month, GTA real estate numbers...
05/08/2026

The months are flying by — helped along by no shortage of tense world events.

📊 Month over month, GTA real estate numbers continue to improve:
• New listings are up
• Sales are up
• Average prices are improving
A lot of that momentum is coming from the freehold market, which has had a healthy start to the spring season.
Even with all the economic volatility and uncertainty, people continue to buy and sell real estate. Condos, however, continue to be more of a cautionary tale — though there’s still optimism for a long-term rebound. As always, every property and neighbourhood should be treated as its own micro market.

🏦 With the Bank of Canada holding rates:
• Variable-rate holders won’t see immediate payment changes
• Fixed rates continue to follow the bond market
• Bond yields remain volatile due to geopolitical and economic uncertainty
This is a very important time to review your mortgage strategy or secure a rate hold:
⬆️ If rates rise, you’re protected
⬇️ If rates fall, you can still benefit
As always, consult trusted professionals for advice specific to your situation — or feel free to reach out anytime.

As expected, the Bank of Canada held rates at 2.25% in March — the third straight hold since October. Prime remains at 4...
04/09/2026

As expected, the Bank of Canada held rates at 2.25% in March — the third straight hold since October. Prime remains at 4.45%.

Beyond that… it’s honestly a bit of a grind to find “new” things to say about the GTA real estate market right now.
Not because nothing is happening —
but because everything is happening slowly.

A lot of the pressure isn’t even coming from real estate itself:
⛽ gas prices
📈 inflation
💸 cost of living
❓ and the big one… uncertainty

All of it impacting the biggest driver of any market: confidence.
📊 Here’s the current snapshot:
• Spring sales are starting to pick up (as expected)
• Prices are still softer year-over-year
• Inventory has started to come down
• Buyers remain cautious, even with sellers adjusting

So what does that leave us with?
Not a boom.
Not a crash.
Just… a market finding its footing.
And honestly, that’s not a bad thing. A reset in expectations can lead to a healthier, more sustainable market.
Because even when things feel flat, there are always opportunities — they’re just not always obvious.

🌮 Feature Friday 🌮If you know, you know… and if you don’t — here you go!Tucked away in Kitchener is one of my absolute g...
03/20/2026

🌮 Feature Friday 🌮

If you know, you know… and if you don’t — here you go!

Tucked away in Kitchener is one of my absolute go-to spots: a true Latin gem that brings the flavours of Mexico and beyond under one roof for 25 years. 🇲🇽

This place is the definition of A to Z Mexican grocery — from hard-to-find ingredients and authentic spices to sauces, snacks, and everything you need to recreate real-deal dishes at home.

But you come for groceries and stay for the food.

We’re talking fresh, homemade pupusas, empanadas, tacos, tamales and more — made in house to order! Every time I go, I end up leaving with way more than I planned (and zero regrets).

It’s the kind of spot that feels like a hidden gem, but once you discover it, it becomes part of your regular rotation.

If you’re into authentic and in the Kitchner/Waterloo area or just want to take a drive — this one’s a must. 🌶️🔥

February 2026 was snowy and cold — much like January. ❄️ The two months were also very similar when it comes to GTA real...
03/13/2026

February 2026 was snowy and cold — much like January. ❄️ The two months were also very similar when it comes to GTA real estate numbers, with the overall trend continuing downward across the region.

As always, the story changes when you look at neighbourhood-specific micro and macro markets. I will say that early March has already shown some signs of spring market activity, even in the condo segment, largely due to sellers pricing closer to current market expectations. More on that next month.

To add some perspective:
📊 Total home sales in 2025 were down 11% from 2024 across all TRREB regions and property types.
Even more notable — 2025 recorded the lowest number of annual home sales since the year 2000.

That brings us to a word we’ve all become familiar with: volatility. Not just in real estate, but across the global economy.

Remember that fixed mortgage rates are tied to bond yields, which also influence the direction of the Bank of Canada. With bond markets moving around, mortgage rates can move with them.

If you’re thinking about buying, getting pre-approved now is important. A pre-approval allows you to lock in a competitive rate that won’t increase if rates rise, while still allowing you to benefit if rates move lower.

If you’ve been sitting on the fence, this might be the time to start making an informed decision.

Oh January — always so humbling ❄️While we broke the one-day snowfall record this month, the record for total January sn...
02/05/2026

Oh January — always so humbling ❄️

While we broke the one-day snowfall record this month, the record for total January snowfall still belongs to 1999 — when Toronto saw 155 cm of snow and famously called in the Canadian military to clear the streets. I love snow, but I’m not sad to see January go… mostly because we’re one step closer to spring — and in the short term, Family Day.

From a real estate perspective, January delivered a fairly solid start to the year — not exciting, but balanced.
📊 GTA Freehold Market | January 2026 (TRREB)
• 3,082 total sales, down ~19% year-over-year
• 10,774 new listings, down ~13% from January 2025
• MLS® HPI Composite down ~8% year-over-year
• Average selling price: $973,289, roughly 6.5% lower than last January

Compared to December 2025, both sales and prices edged slightly lower — typical of the seasonal slowdown after year-end.

While these figures reflect the GTA market overall, freehold homes (detached, semi-detached, and townhomes) have generally held up better than condos, supported by continued lifestyle-driven demand in many neighbourhoods.
And staying consistent with a familiar GTA real estate theme as of late: inventory remains elevated and days on market are longer — signs of a more balanced environment where buyers aren’t rushed and sellers need to price and present thoughtfully.

So yes, January felt calm… maybe even a little boring.
But boring is often the baseline we build from as we head toward the spring market.

Not a lot has changed in the GTA real estate market over the past few months — and honestly, that says a lot. No major s...
01/14/2026

Not a lot has changed in the GTA real estate market over the past few months — and honestly, that says a lot. No major swings. No dramatic headlines. The market has been… a little boring. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Zooming out (before diving into micro and neighbourhood-specific trends), a new year is a good time to set a baseline for where things stand.

⬇️ Here’s the current snapshot:

🏡 GTA Freehold Market
• Inventory is up ~40–50% year-over-year, giving buyers more choice and leverage
• Detached and semi-detached homes remain the most resilient
• Well-priced homes are still selling, but buyers are taking more time
• Average GTA sale price sits around $1.05M–$1.06M — stable, not accelerating

🏢 Condo Market
• Firmly a buyer’s market
• Elevated inventory and longer days on market
• Pricing pressure remains, especially in investor-heavy buildings
• Condos now make up ~58% of Toronto’s total inventory — lots of choice for buyers and renters

💰 Rates, Mortgages & Bonds
• Bank of Canada overnight rate: ~2.25% (after ~75 bps of cuts)
• 5-year fixed mortgage rates: high-3% range
• Variable rates: slightly lower, depending on profile
• 5-year Government of Canada bond yields: ~3%
The result? Softer pricing and more predictable borrowing costs — which has brought confidence back for many buyers who were previously on the sidelines.

We’ll keep watching how things evolve month by month. While the broader mood may feel cautious, one thing hasn’t changed: people will continue to buy, sell, and lease real estate.

🎄Wrapping up 2025 with a little positivity.Real estate headlines were loud this year, but not always accurate. Here’s wh...
12/11/2025

🎄Wrapping up 2025 with a little positivity.

Real estate headlines were loud this year, but not always accurate. Here’s what actually happened:

📈Still Lots of Opportunity:

Current Inventory across all housing types declined 10.15% since January 2025 from 12,392 to 11,134. With a decline of 4% since November 2024 - still lots of choice, with longer listing periods = less panic buying.

For buyers who’ve been patient, this has been a gift.

🏢 Condo - Here’s a surprising number:  condo sales up from January by 139 units and average price only dipped by $7,385 since January, not the meltdown everyone predicted.
Supply became more balanced in November after seeing a 70% surge in January active listing’s. We are at about a 5 month supply of condos from about an 8 month supply in January.

Yes, there is typical seasonal slowdown  — but we’re being positive here!

💼 Huge wave of new leases as sellers held firm on low offers.

💸 Rates dropped 75 bps, bringing fixed mortgages down to the 3.7–3.9% range.

🏡 Prices held steady, from $1,040,994 in January to $1,039,458 by November.

Some solid wins in a year full of noise and turbulence where things could have spiralled out of control.

Wishing you all a Happy Holiday Season — see you in 2026.

🥪 Sandwich Snob Approved 🥪Growing up in a family-owned deli & bakery, I was raised on big sandwiches stacked on fresh-ba...
09/05/2025

🥪 Sandwich Snob Approved 🥪
Growing up in a family-owned deli & bakery, I was raised on big sandwiches stacked on fresh-baked bread. Naturally, I’ve got high standards when it comes to the art of a proper sandwich.

Enter Phancy’s Bodega — a buzzing little spot at 2473 Dundas St W (just north of Bloor, as you come out of Roncesvalles heading toward the Junction). Everything from the bread to the fillings hits that perfect balance of quality and comfort.

Now, we all know prices are up everywhere and sandwiches have become a bit of a niche treat. These sandy’s aren’t cheap — but they’re seriously delicious. Go have a taste and judge for yourself.

📍 2473 Dundas St W, Toronto

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Toronto, ON
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