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Mimico Waterfront Homes Post Double-Digit Gains Amid Lake Ontario Demand Surge

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Mimico Waterfront Homes Post Double-Digit Gains Amid Lake Ontario Demand Surge

Detached properties near the water in this Etobicoke neighbourhood have posted double-digit gains through the first half of 2026.

By Toronto Property Desk · 11 July 2026 · 2 min read

Toronto Auction Clearance Hits 59%: Winning Bid Strategies Revealed

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Toronto Auction Clearance Hits 59%: Winning Bid Strategies Revealed

Clearance rates near 59 percent last week mean Toronto buyers must sharpen their approach before stepping into the next round of property sales.

By Toronto Property Desk · 10 July 2026 · 2 min read

Vaughan Attracts Buyers With Transit Extensions Along Highway 7

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Vaughan Attracts Buyers With Transit Extensions Along Highway 7

Transit extensions and commercial builds along Highway 7 are pulling buyers and investors into Vaughan neighbourhoods north of Toronto.

By Toronto Property Desk · 10 July 2026 · 2 min read

Scarborough Detached Homes: Toronto's Most Affordable Suburb

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Scarborough Detached Homes: Toronto's Most Affordable Suburb

Scarborough detached homes averaged $892,000 in Q2 2026, posting double-digit growth. Discover why this affordable Toronto neighbourhood outpaces all neighbours.

By Toronto Property Desk · 10 July 2026 · 1 min read

Etobicoke Rezoning Plan Transforms 12-Hectare Industrial Site Into Mixed-Use Towers

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Etobicoke Rezoning Plan Transforms 12-Hectare Industrial Site Into Mixed-Use Towers

A 12-hectare industrial site near Kipling Avenue and Dundas Street West could shift to mixed-use towers under a new Toronto planning application.

By Toronto Property Desk · 10 July 2026 · 1 min read

Toronto Rents Surge Past Ottawa by Double Digits in Key Areas

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Toronto Rents Surge Past Ottawa by Double Digits in Key Areas

Toronto rents in key corridors now exceed Ottawa benchmarks by double digits while buyer entry points remain anchored to the 1.1 million dollar citywide average.

By Toronto Property Desk · 10 July 2026 · 1 min read

Toronto Rezones Scarborough Stretch, Enables Taller Buildings and More Housing

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Toronto Rezones Scarborough Stretch, Enables Taller Buildings and More Housing

City planners have put forward changes to allow taller buildings and more units along a stretch of Ellesmere Road east of Markham Road.

By Toronto Property Desk · 10 July 2026 · 2 min read

Downsizing Toronto Suburbs: Where Empty Nesters Are Moving

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Downsizing Toronto Suburbs: Where Empty Nesters Are Moving

Empty nesters are leaving downtown Toronto for affordable condos in Etobicoke and North York with TTC access. See where retirees are buying.

By Toronto Property Desk · 10 July 2026 · 1 min read

Toronto Bidders Sharpen Strategies as Auction Competition Intensifies Across Key Neighbourhoods

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Toronto Bidders Sharpen Strategies as Auction Competition Intensifies Across Key Neighbourhoods

Toronto bidders are sharpening their approach as clearance rates climb and competition intensifies in key neighbourhoods.

By Toronto Property Desk · 9 July 2026 · 2 min read

Toronto Alumni Social Club Hosts Board Game Night at Aifam Friday

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Toronto Alumni Social Club Hosts Board Game Night at Aifam Friday

The Toronto Alumni Social Club is hosting a casual board game night at Aifam this Friday, tapping into a growing appetite for in-person social gaming in the city.

By Toronto Property Desk · 9 July 2026 · 3 min read

Afrodisiac Brings South African Amapiano to Toronto This Saturday

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Afrodisiac Brings South African Amapiano to Toronto This Saturday

The Afrodisiac collective brings South African house to King West this weekend, tapping into Toronto's surging appetite for amapiano beats.

By Toronto Property Desk · 7 July 2026 · 3 min read

Kotn Cup Returns to Trinity Bellwoods: Shopping, Food, Community July 10

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Kotn Cup Returns to Trinity Bellwoods: Shopping, Food, Community July 10

The Egyptian-Canadian apparel brand's flagship summer event returns to the west-end green space with shopping, food, and community programming.

By Toronto Property Desk · 7 July 2026 · 3 min read

Toronto Home Sellers Cut Prices as Listings Linger Five Years Long

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Toronto Home Sellers Cut Prices as Listings Linger Five Years Long

New data shows a sharp uptick in the average days on market and a spike in price cuts, with sellers in Midtown and the East End recalibrating expectations.

By Toronto Property Desk · 4 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Toronto's Rental Vacancy Rate Hits Historic Low, Sparking Fierce Competition

Fierce bidding wars and relentless demand are pushing renters into weeknight lineups and backroom deals, as available units in Toronto get snapped up faster than ever.

By Toronto Property Desk · 4 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Cliffside home prices surge fastest among Toronto's east-end suburbs

Average sale prices in Cliffside are surging faster than anywhere else in the GTA’s east end, putting this modest lakeside pocket on investors’ radar.

By Toronto Property Desk · 4 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Toronto Home Prices Rise 4.7% as Immigration Sustains Market

Steady immigration keeps market resilient as Leaside, Leslieville outpace the downtown core.

By Toronto Property Desk · 4 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Birch Cliff Delivers Toronto's Strongest Rental Yields for Investors

Long in the shadow of pricier enclaves, Birch Cliff is emerging as the city’s unrivalled hotspot for returns-with numbers turning heads across the GTA.

By Toronto Property Desk · 4 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Buying Beats Renting in Scarborough and Pickering as Suburbs Shift

Affordability crunch in Toronto’s suburbs flips the script for first-time buyers, with analysis showing mortgage payments dipping below average rents east of the city.

By Toronto Property Desk · 4 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Toronto Renters Now Pay Less Than New Homeowners in Key Neighbourhoods

Rising interest rates and soaring home prices have jolted the rent-versus-buy equation, with some renters now shelling out less than new homeowners in key Toronto neighbourhoods.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Toronto's Leaside Remains Affordable: Buyers Still Snag Homes Under $2 Million

Surging prices haven’t put this east-side pocket out of reach-savvy investors and families are still landing deals under $2 million.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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First-Time Buyers Flock to Toronto's East End Despite High Prices

Rising rents and stubbornly high sale prices fuel renewed urgency-and creativity-among city’s aspiring homeowners.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

Toronto Homes Lingering Longer as Vendor Discounting Takes Hold

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Toronto Homes Lingering Longer as Vendor Discounting Takes Hold

New data shows the average property is taking nearly twice as long to sell as a year ago, and sellers are increasingly cutting asking prices.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Leaside: Toronto’s Blue-Chip Suburb Where Value Endures

Amid million-dollar averages and surging east-end prices, this Midtown enclave still turns heads for smart investors.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Is Renting Actually Cheaper Than Buying in Toronto Right Now?

As house prices rebound and interest rates linger at decade highs, even high-earning Torontonians are crunching numbers on rent versus buy-and not always liking the answers.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Scarborough’s Birch Cliff: The Affordable Suburb Outperforming All Its Neighbours

Scarborough’s once-overlooked pocket now delivers outsized gains and surprising value for Toronto homebuyers.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Interest Rate Expectations Reshape Toronto Homebuyer Tactics

Uptick in market activity across Leslieville and Midtown as buyers try to stay ahead of the Bank of Canada’s next move.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Toronto’s Rental Vacancy Plunges: Why the Hunt for Apartments Has Never Been Hotter

With rents rising and vacancies near record lows, many Torontonians are stuck in bidding wars for basic apartments.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 4 min read

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Interest Rate Jitters Shift Toronto Homebuyer Tactics as Market Braces for Next Move

With borrowing costs expected to drop this fall, Torontonians are hitting pause, changing neighbourhood targets, and eyeing condos over houses.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

Etobicoke’s Lakefront Soars: Shoreline Neighbourhoods Record Sharpest Price Gains in GTA

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Etobicoke’s Lakefront Soars: Shoreline Neighbourhoods Record Sharpest Price Gains in GTA

Demand surges for Mimico, Long Branch and Humber Bay Shores as Toronto buyers chase space-and water views-without leaving the city.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Scarborough's Golden Mile Emerges as Toronto's Next Growth Corridor

New LRT stations and revitalized retail are drawing investors and families alike to this once-overlooked stretch of Eglinton Avenue East.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Toronto Sellers Face Longer Waits, Sharper Price Cuts as Homes Linger on Market

The city’s stubbornly high asking prices have collided with growing inventory, forcing vendors from Bloor West to Riverdale to slash expectations for a sale.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Scarborough and Pickering Lead List of Suburbs Where Buying Now Beats Renting

Rapid rent increases and easing mortgage rates have flipped the math in pockets just outside Toronto’s core.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

Toronto’s High Rents Mirror Global Capitals, While Hamilton and Kitchener Offer Relief

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Toronto’s High Rents Mirror Global Capitals, While Hamilton and Kitchener Offer Relief

New figures show renters fleeing Toronto’s relentless market are finding more headroom in Ontario’s regional cities-even as affordability for buyers remains out of reach almost everywhere.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

Toronto Rents Climb Even as Regional Cities Outpace Capital in Affordability Gap

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Toronto Rents Climb Even as Regional Cities Outpace Capital in Affordability Gap

With Toronto renters facing mounting costs, regional Ontario cities increasingly offer a more viable path for affordability-but the gap in opportunities is widening fast.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

Toronto Sellers Forced to Wait Longer and Drop Prices as Listings Linger

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Toronto Sellers Forced to Wait Longer and Drop Prices as Listings Linger

More homes are spending extra weeks on the market across key neighbourhoods, while seller discounts are at a two-year high.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Scarborough Leads Toronto Suburbs in Rental Yield for Property Investors

Northeast Toronto’s Scarborough emerges as the city’s top rental yield performer, outpacing rivals amid surging immigration and rising rents.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Scarborough Shines: The Affordable Suburb Outperforming All Its Neighbours

With average home prices under $900,000, Scarborough is becoming the go-to destination for buyers looking for value in Toronto's east end.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Toronto Sees 10% Quarterly Price Growth, Outpacing Last Year's Numbers

A closer look at the city's real estate market reveals a significant surge in prices, with some neighbourhoods experiencing even higher growth rates.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Suburbs Where Buying Is Now Cheaper Than Renting: GTA Analysis

Monthly carrying costs on entry-level homes in East York and Scarborough are now under average rent, a historic Toronto shift.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Waterfront Scarborough Surges: Investors Target Bluffs Neighbourhoods Amid Price Momentum

A string of east-end lakefront enclaves is drawing both newcomers and investors, with Scarborough’s Bluffs seeing double-digit price gains this year.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 2 min read

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First-Home Buyers Return to Toronto’s Market-But Entry Price Points Keep Shifting

With condos in Scarborough and townhouse pockets along the Danforth leading the way, first-time purchasers are re-entering the Toronto market, but affordability remains a moving target.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

Rental Vacancy Rates Hit Record Lows Across Toronto, Driving Fierce Competition

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Rental Vacancy Rates Hit Record Lows Across Toronto, Driving Fierce Competition

Tight market leaves renters scrambling as average asking prices climb and bidding wars erupt, especially in central and east end neighbourhoods.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Scarborough’s Golden Mile: The Affordable Suburb Outperforming All Its Neighbours

On Eglinton East, a mid-priced pocket sees surging sales, drawing investors priced out of central Toronto.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

In These GTA Suburbs, Buying Is Now Cheaper Than Renting: New Data Flips Conventional Wisdom

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In These GTA Suburbs, Buying Is Now Cheaper Than Renting: New Data Flips Conventional Wisdom

A fresh affordability shift means prospective homeowners can save by purchasing in pockets like Ajax and Milton-if they can meet down payment rules.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

Toronto’s First-Time Homebuyers: Activity Stirs as Entry Points Shift in 2026

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Toronto’s First-Time Homebuyers: Activity Stirs as Entry Points Shift in 2026

First-home buyer interest rebounds in east end and condo market, but rising rates weigh on budgets.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

Scarborough Bluffs Leads Toronto’s Waterfront Suburbs in Price Surge

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Scarborough Bluffs Leads Toronto’s Waterfront Suburbs in Price Surge

Buyers are chasing limited inventory and lake views along Kingston Road as Scarborough Bluffs homes outpace the broader market.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Build-to-Rent Projects Promise Stability-But At What Cost for Toronto Renters?

With home prices outpacing wages, new purpose-built rental towers are proliferating across Toronto. But are they delivering true affordability, or just a smoother path for well-heeled tenants?

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Danforth Village: The Gentrifying Pocket Attracting Toronto’s Young Professionals

Rising home values and revamped local haunts are making Danforth Village the new hotspot for first-time buyers and renters in search of value and vibrancy.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read

Toronto Home Sellers Face Tougher Market as Listings Linger and Price Cuts Climb

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Toronto Home Sellers Face Tougher Market as Listings Linger and Price Cuts Climb

New figures show a sharp uptick in days on market and vendor discounting, signalling a power shift toward buyers in the city’s core and suburbs.

By Toronto Property Desk · 3 July 2026 · 2 min read