February, 2026 - MOCEEREALTOR

Homes are selling for over asking in these Greater Toronto Area neighbourhoods

In January 2026, Greater Toronto Area home sales hit their lowest since 2008, with 2,912 transactions and an average price of $973,289. Only 6% of neighborhoods saw homes sell above asking, up from 2% in...

2025 Brings Exceptional Opportunities for GTA Home Buyers

In December, 98% of Greater Toronto Area neighbourhoods saw homes sell below asking price, continuing a 2025 trend of buyer leverage amid economic uncertainty. Median home prices ranged from $485,000 in affordable areas to over...

February 26, 2026

Toronto Housing Hits Five-Year Reset

Toronto’s average home price dipped to $973,289, falling 6.5% year-over-year, first sub-$1M since 2020. Pandemic-era price growth is gone, pushing Canada’s priciest markets back to late-2020 levels. Mortgage stress is rising as renewals hit higher...

February 25, 2026

Is Toronto’s Housing Pipeline Improving?

Lower interest-rate volatility is improving feasibility for small and mid-sized residential projects. Approval reform incentives are forecast to shorten timelines and reduce developer carrying costs. Housing construction pipelines are expected to strengthen as certainty improves...

Windsor-Essex Homes Now More Affordable for Buyers

The average home price in Windsor-Essex dropped 7.63% to $528,040 in January 2026 compared to the previous year. Listings decreased by 4.37%, with 788 available compared to 824 last January. Residential sales fell 1.48%, with...

February 23, 2026

Will Toronto Multi-Unit Housing Expand in 2026?

Toronto’s multi-unit housing starts are expected to support 2026 construction growth. End-year 2025 momentum may translate into early 2026 activity. Smaller residential projects will continue to replace large-scale towers. Construction activity may stabilize compared with...

Building Stronger Neighbourhoods: United Way Greater Toronto announces $1M+ in grants to address local priorities identified by residents in Toronto, Peel and York Region

Community Action Grants are investing $1.13 million to support 28 resident-led projects in Cooksville, South Markham, and Jane Finch, addressing food security, mental health, displacement, economic opportunity, and youth engagement. Projects include digital employment support,...

GTA Home Prices Become More Accessible After 5 Years

The average home price in the GTA fell below $1 million in January 2026, dropping 6.5% year-over-year to $973,289, with sales declining sharply to 3,082. Elevated supply is expected to keep prices stable, with 60,000-70,000...

Toronto’s Housing Market Poised for Steady Growth by 2026

Toronto's housing market saw a 19.3% drop in home sales and a 6.5% decline in average prices in January, with the MLS Home Price Index down 8%. New listings fell 13.3%, while active inventory rose...

February 18, 2026

Are Lower Rates Really Unlocking Toronto Housing?

Prices corrected ~25% since 2022, but slowly—no panic, just hesitation. Jobs feel shakier, rates still high—confidence matters more than affordability. Even with lower rates, monthly payments remain 30% higher than pre-pandemic. The next price move...

Month: February 2026