Sarah Giacomelli - Chestnut Park Real Estate

08/15/2026

Chestnut Park CEO Chris Kapches breaks down July’s GTA housing data, explaining why bearish mid-summer takes miss the market's hidden strength. Behind normal seasonal pacing, key sectors like condos and semi-detached homes point toward a strong fall recovery.

​📊 Stable Demand: YTD sales (~38K) match 2025 levels—mid-summer dips are just standard seasonality.

​🏢 Condo Turnaround: Sales are up 3.3%, with average prices climbing from $631K to $672K over the last 6 months.

​🔥 Hot Semis: City-wide semi-detached homes average 101% of asking (hitting 107% in the east end!).

​🌱 Fall Outlook: These "green shoots" signal a strong setup for an accelerated fall recovery.

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SARAH GIACOMELLI
Sales Representative
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
416.529.7780 | sarahgiacomelli.com | [email protected]

08/14/2026

Real Estate Market Report | July 2026 | Anticipating Fall Growth

Chestnut Park CEO Chris Kapches breaks down July’s GTA housing data, explaining why bearish mid-summer takes miss the market's hidden strength. Behind normal seasonal pacing, key sectors like condos and semi-detached homes point toward a strong fall recovery.

​📊 Stable Demand: YTD sales (~38K) match 2025 levels—mid-summer dips are just standard seasonality.

​🏢 Condo Turnaround: Sales are up 3.3%, with average prices climbing from $631K to $672K over the last 6 months.

​🔥 Hot Semis: City-wide semi-detached homes average 101% of asking (hitting 107% in the east end!).

​🌱 Fall Outlook: These "green shoots" signal a strong setup for an accelerated fall recovery.

Contact me with your real estate questions and needs.
SARAH GIACOMELLI
Sales Representative
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
416.529.7780 | sarahgiacomelli.com | [email protected]

In this July market update, Chris Kapches, CEO of Chestnut Park Rea...

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

The Summer Slowdown - Highlights of the July 2026 Toronto Real Estate Market.

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SARAH GIACOMELLI
Sales Representative
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
416.529.7780 | sarahgiacomelli.com | [email protected]

07/11/2026

Real Estate Market Report | June 2026 | The Affordability Chase

The GTA housing market continues to be shaped by affordability, creating varied conditions across different regions and property types. As sales activity gains momentum, a widening price gap between the 416 and 905 areas is influencing buyer behavior, driving increased demand in the 905 and renewed interest in the condominium market.

In this report, Chris Kapches examines:

✔ Why a $261,000 price difference is prompting more buyers to choose the 905 over the 416.

✔ The surprising rise in condominium sales despite softer average prices.

✔ What today's inventory levels reveal when compared to the buyer's market conditions of June 2019.

✔ How year-to-date sales in 2026 have moved ahead of 2025 for the first time this year.

✔ A 30-year comparison that puts today's gradual recovery into perspective against the market rebound of 1996.

While the recovery remains measured, Chris Kapches sees encouraging signs that the GTA housing market has begun to regain its footing, with momentum expected to build throughout the rest of 2026 and into 2027.

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SARAH GIACOMELLI
Sales Representative
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
416.529.7780 | sarahgiacomelli.com | [email protected]


Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage Christie's International Real Estate

07/06/2026

Highlights of the June 2026 Toronto Real Estate Market.

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SARAH GIACOMELLI
Sales Representative
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
416.529.7780 | sarahgiacomelli.com | [email protected]

06/15/2026

Real Estate Market Report | May 2026 | GTA Market Rebalancing

The GTA resale market continues its gradual recovery despite ongoing economic uncertainty and geopolitical pressures.

Two encouraging trends emerged in May:
✔️ Higher sales activity
✔️ Shorter time on market

In this report, Chris Kapches explores:
• Why buyers and sellers remain cautious
• How mortgage stress tests are helping homeowners navigate renewals
• Why the 416 continues to outperform the 905
• What May 2019 tells us about today’s affordability challenges
• Why 416 semi-detached homes remain a standout performer

While uncertainty persists, market conditions are trending in a positive direction, with further improvement expected through the second half of 2026 and into 2027.


Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
Christie's International Real Estate

06/08/2026

Highlights of the May 2026 Toronto Real Estate Market.

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SARAH GIACOMELLI
Sales Representative
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
416.529.7780 | sarahgiacomelli.com | [email protected]


Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage Christie's International Real Estate

05/13/2026

Real Estate Market Report | April 2026 | Understanding the Inventory Paradox

In this April market update, Chris Kapches, CEO of Chestnut Park Real Estate, explains why the current data reveals a much more positive trend than many observers suggest.

In this report, Chris Kapches analyzes:
• Why the "Inventory Paradox" is making the market look more crowded than it actually is.
• The impact of the Bank of Canada holding rates for the fourth consecutive month.
• How the "Post-Pandemic" shift is favoring the 416 over the 905 regions.
• The potential for a "power of its own" rebound if geopolitical stability returns by June.

With sales pace currently on track to exceed 2025 totals, we may be approaching the first year-over-year growth milestone in years.

Contact me with your real estate questions and needs.
SARAH GIACOMELLI
Sales Representative
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
416.529.7780 | sarahgiacomelli.com | [email protected]

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage Christie's International Real Estate

05/05/2026

Highlights of the April 2026 Toronto Real Estate Market.

Contact me for more details and with your Real Estate Questions:

SARAH GIACOMELLI
Sales Representative
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
416.529.7780 | sarahgiacomelli.com | [email protected]


Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage Christie's International Real Estate