Realtor Inderneet Ahuja

06/03/2026

The headlines will focus on one thing:

'Home prices are still down from last year.'

But that's only part of the story.

Here's what happened in the GTA housing market in May:

• Sales increased 6.3% year-over-year
• New listings dropped 18.9%
• Active inventory fell 13.3%
• Sales were up 10% month-over-month
• Prices increased from April

In other words:

More buyers.
Fewer listings.
Less inventory.

That's not what a weakening market looks like.

For most of 2025, the story was higher inventory and lower demand. Today, we're seeing the opposite. Inventory is being absorbed, buyers are becoming more active, and competition is increasing in many neighbourhoods.

The market isn't booming.

The market is tightening.

The question is no longer 'How much further can prices fall?'

The better question is:

What happens if sales keep rising while listings keep falling?

Swipe through for the full May 2026 GTA Market Update.

What are you seeing in your neighbourhood right now — more competition or more choice?

05/15/2026

What is an assignment sale in Ontario real estate?

An assignment sale is when a buyer sells their interest in a pre-construction property before closing. They’re transferring the contract — not the title — to a new buyer.

Here’s what matters:
✔️ You’re selling your contractual rights, not the actual home
✔️ You’ll need the builder’s consent and often pay assignment fees
✔️ The new buyer steps in and takes over at closing
✔️ Your name may still be on the contract until final registration
✔️ Tax implications (HST, capital gains) may apply

Assignment sales can be a great strategy — but only when done properly. Always have your contract reviewed by a real estate lawyer before assigning or purchasing one.

05/05/2026

The headlines this week will say GTA home prices are down year-over-year again.
But if you look deeper into the data… the market has actually been strengthening month after month in 2026.

Since January:
⬆️ Sales have increased every single month
⬆️ Average prices have increased every single month
⬇️ New listings are declining
⬇️ Active inventory is tightening

JAN 2026
🏡 Avg Price: $973,289
📈 Sales: 3,082

APR 2026
🏡 Avg Price: $1,051,969
📈 Sales: 5,946

That’s not a market collapsing.
That’s a market quietly rebuilding momentum.

The problem with year-over-year comparisons right now is context.

Spring 2025 was heavily impacted by:
• tariff fears
• geopolitical uncertainty
• consumer hesitation
• affordability shock from prior rate hikes

Today, buyers are adjusting to:
✔ lower borrowing costs
✔ improved affordability
✔ more negotiating power
✔ greater confidence returning to the market

And here’s the part many people miss:

Even after:
• 2022 rate hikes
• inflation spikes
• market correction
• economic uncertainty

👉 Most homeowners who bought in 2020 are STILL ahead today.

Real estate has always rewarded long-term ownership over short-term emotion.

The GTA market isn’t in a frenzy.
But the data is showing early signs that confidence is returning beneath the headlines.

04/30/2026

BIG NEWS for Ontario real estate 🚨

Development charges could be cut by up to 50%—and combined with HST changes, that’s up to $200K in potential savings per home.

But here’s the truth most people won’t tell you…
This doesn’t instantly lower home prices.

It helps builders build more—and over time, THAT is what can stabilize the market.

This is a long-term supply play, not a short-term price drop.

If you’re buying, investing, or just watching the market… this matters more than you think.

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04/17/2026

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04/08/2026

At first glance, March 2026 looks weaker — with average prices down roughly 7% compared to last year.

But the underlying story is very different.

In early 2025, the market was front-loaded. Rates were higher, but expectations of cuts pulled demand forward. Then tariffs and uncertainty disrupted momentum mid-year.

Today’s market is operating under a different dynamic:

• Sales are actually higher than last year
• New listings are down 16.7%
• Prices are lower — improving affordability

What does that tell us?

Demand is returning, supply is tightening, and buyers are re-entering the market at more sustainable price levels.

This is not a declining market — it’s a transition phase.

A more balanced, end-user driven market is forming, where activity is increasing even before prices move.

The real question is:
Are we looking at weakness… or the early stages of recovery?At first glance, March 2026 looks weaker — with average prices down roughly 7% compared to last year.

But the underlying story is very different.

In early 2025, the market was front-loaded. Rates were higher, but expectations of cuts pulled demand forward. Then tariffs and uncertainty disrupted momentum mid-year.

Today’s market is operating under a different dynamic:

• Sales are actually higher than last year
• New listings are down 16.7%
• Prices are lower — improving affordability

What does that tell us?

Demand is returning, supply is tightening, and buyers are re-entering the market at more sustainable price levels.

This is not a declining market — it’s a transition phase.

A more balanced, end-user driven market is forming, where activity is increasing even before prices move.

The real question is:
Are we looking at weakness… or the early stages of recovery?

03/30/2026

BIG NEWS for Ontario real estate 🚨

Development charges could be cut by up to 50%—and combined with HST changes, that’s up to $200K in potential savings per home.

But here’s the truth most people won’t tell you…
This doesn’t instantly lower home prices.

It helps builders build more—and over time, THAT is what can stabilize the market.

This is a long-term supply play, not a short-term price drop.

If you’re buying, investing, or just watching the market… this matters more than you think.



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03/26/2026

Major update to new home rebates in Ontario.

In addition to the federal GST rebate, Ontario has announced a proposal to expand HST rebates — potentially allowing buyers to save up to $130,000 on new construction homes.

Here’s what’s being proposed:

• Homes under $1M → full 13% HST rebate (up to $130K)
• Homes up to $1.5M → maximum rebate maintained
• Homes up to $1.85M → reduced rebate available

This builds on the federal rebate and reflects a joint effort to lower the cost of new homes and increase housing supply.

The expanded rebate is expected to apply to qualifying purchases between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027, and may apply to both primary residences and certain rental properties.

If you're considering buying a new build, this could significantly reduce your upfront costs.

Send me a message if you want to explore homes that may qualify.

10/03/2025