Ontario condo prices are still easing, but recent yearly declines have stayed within a narrow ~5% to ~7% range, supporting cautious buyer strategy.
The pace of condo price declines has not changed dramatically in recent months, suggesting Ontario conditions may be stabilizing rather than shifting sharply.
With the seasonal summer slowdown approaching, a meaningful Ontario condo market shift in the coming months would be unexpected, based on current patterns.
Ontario's new-home HST rebate may be influencing buyer choices, with some would-be existing-home buyers opting for new construction instead as details develop.
Other Ontario buyers could keep waiting until rebate details are finalized, making guidance on timing, eligibility, and inventory especially valuable right now.
CMHC says development charge cuts could boost housing starts 14%
Scrapping municipal development charges could boost housing starts by up to 14% in expensive Canadian markets like Burnaby, Vancouver, and Toronto. Reducing or eliminating these fees makes more construction projects financially viable, especially in high-cost...