Steve Bucciol - Property Boys

10/12/2026

Lower prices. Cautious buyers. A quieter GTA market. 🏡

Here’s how September 2026 compared with September 2025:

▪️ 5,040 homes sold — down 9%
▪️ 16,500 new listings — down 14.4%
▪️ Average selling price: $1,006,409 — down 5.1%

Prices are lower, but concerns about jobs, the economy and borrowing costs are keeping many buyers on the sidelines.

Condos remain a challenging segment, with plenty of choice for buyers and pressure on sellers to stand out.

Buying? There may be room to negotiate on price and terms.
Selling? Accurate pricing and strong presentation matter.

Thinking about making a move? DM me to discuss your neighbourhood and property type.

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Will foreign buyers return to Toronto’s housing market in 2027? 🏙️
While Canada’s federal foreign buyer ban is currently set to expire on January 1st, 2027, that doesn’t mean foreign buyers will automatically be purchasing tax-free.
Even if the federal ban ends, heavy taxes remain:
• Ontario’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax: 25%
• Toronto’s Foreign Buyer Tax: 10%
That’s up to 35% in additional taxes on top of standard land transfer fees! 📉
Stay tuned for Part 2, where I break down exemptions and rebates.

10/06/2026

Did you know two homes with the exact same $500,000 MPAC assessment can have a $4,200 difference in property taxes? 🤯

It all comes down to the municipality where you buy. In Markham, a 0.72% residential tax rate means an annual bill of roughly $3,600. But head east to Oshawa, where the rate is 1.58%, and that exact same $500k assessment will cost you nearly $7,900 a year.

That is an extra $355+ every single month added directly to your carrying costs just for crossing regional borders!

Always look past the listing price and verify the actual property tax bill before making an offer.

10/02/2026

Showing etiquette 101: socks ON, feet OFF the coffee table, and always ask for a second chance. 😅👞

10/02/2026

Toronto’s condo market has taken a beating, but the latest August numbers show a shift worth watching. While sales bumped up 6%, active listings dropped 18% - a sign that supply and demand dynamics are starting to adjust as buyers slowly return.

09/30/2026

Thinking about making a real estate move this fall? Here’s where the market stands right now.

While the Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25%, 5-year bond yields have climbed around 3.5%, pushing fixed-rate mortgages higher since last winter. Between trade talks, tariffs, and job market uncertainty, buyer confidence remains cautious.

What does this mean for you?

Buyers: You have leverage! Take your time, write conditional offers, and negotiate—especially on mid-range condos or suburban low-rise homes.

Sellers: Inventory is tightening, but realistic pricing for today’s market (not peak prices) is crucial to selling. 

Are you planning to make a move this season or waiting to see what happens with rates? Drop your thoughts below!

09/29/2026

Why are so few homeowners listing their homes? 🏠 Key GTA market breakdown:
• City of Toronto detached sales bumped up 26% Y/Y, holding flat at an avg $1.52M.
• Suburbs (905) saw price drops across the board.
• Semi-detached remains the tightest segment with only 2.8 months of supply, selling at 99% of asking.
• Starter condos (