• Unique Home Type Offers Affordable Opportunities in GTA

    Unique Home Type Offers Affordable Opportunities in GTA

    Navigating the GTA real estate market can feel overwhelming, especially as trends shift. Recently, average home prices in the Greater Toronto Area dipped by 2.7% to $993,410. Of particular note, condos under 500 sq ft experienced the steepest price declines, now averaging $617,593. Many of these smaller units are selling below list price, largely due to an oversupply of investor-targeted properties. Drawing on my years of hands-on experience guiding both buyers and sellers through changing conditions, I understand how important it is to have the right strategy and representation—especially when certain property types are facing accelerated depreciation.

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  • Pickering’s Industrial Workspace Opportunity

    Pickering’s Industrial Workspace Opportunity

    Pickering, Ontario’s industrial workspace development project could become an important catalyst for business growth, logistics activity, and employment. For real estate professionals, the opportunity extends beyond the project site: changing job patterns, transportation access, zoning, amenities, and nearby housing demand may reshape how buyers and investors evaluate the area. Pickering’s August 2026 residential median sale price was $858,000, providing useful context for ongoing market conversations. These slides outline practical ways to monitor local signals, assess location advantages, and identify potential opportunities as the development story evolves.

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  • Canada Fee Cuts Could Unlock Supply

    In Canada, development fees can meaningfully raise new-home costs, and a national housing agency found cutting them could make some residential projects ~14% more viable.
    Toronto and Vancouver showed major upside: eliminating charges could lift viable projects by ~10%, and Toronto alone could cover half its stated supply need.
    Calgary's fees ranged from ~$4K for a one-bedroom high-rise to ~$9K for detached homes, well below Vancouver's ~$20K-$33K range for comparable units.
    Development fees still fund roads, sewers, administration, and other infrastructure, so the national housing agency's economist said the optimal level is not zero.
    Lower fees on family-sized homes could help projects compete in costly Canadian markets, where larger new units often exceed comparable resale homes and challenge families.