When it comes to real estate in Toronto, the stories are emerging almost as quickly as the market is moving.
We can always count on our parent brokerage – Bosley Real Estate – for smart market analysis and the most relevant real estate news stories. And this week there are some surprising revelations – especially when it comes to the yearly outlook!
Be sure to also check out our own popular forecasts and market discussion! You can see what’s in store this winter with ‘Urbaneer’s Toronto Real Estate Forecasts: Part One and Part Two.’
MARKET UPDATE FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 27TH, 2017
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The number of new freehold listings continued to contract last week while demand and sales remained virtually at the same level from the previous week. 26% fewer listings week over week created increased competition which resulted in an increase to 74% of available properties selling at or above the list price. With more sales than listings happening in the east and west core, and a near even ratio in the central core, the current supply of properties sits at a mere 1.1 months.
If you thought shifting your dreams of home ownership to the condo market would make life easier, be prepared for a little disappointment. Throughout 2016 we watched as competition for resale condos increase dramatically from about 16% of all condos selling at or above the list price at the beginning of the year to over 40% by December. January 2017 has not shown any relief. In fact, while last week’s numbers showed that 55% of condos sold in multiple offers, this week that numbwer has skyrocketed to 65% thanks in part to a 42% reduction in new resale condos coming to market.
The resale condo market is experiencing similarities to its freehold brother. New listings for the week are down nearly 50% to 189 across the 416 while sales have increased by nearly 30%. Tighter supply and more sales has constricted the market and now we are reporting a new record in terms of sales at or over the list price. While the percentage has been tracking higher all year, our research indicates we are now hovering at 55%. Clearly, we are in a seller’s market for condos in Toronto.
HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE TRENDING STORIES OF THE WEEK:
Home sales not likely to boost Canadian economy like they did in 2016
The real estate association says home sales were up 2.2 per cent in December from the previous month, rebounding partially from a big drop following the introduction of new mortgage rules.
B.C. foreign buyers tax really did yank down Vancouver home prices: BMO
The verdict is in: the B.C. foreign buyers tax really did pull down Vancouver’s home prices. That’s if you ask BMO economist Douglas Porter, who issued the following chart on Tuesday.
This chart shows foreign buyers are driving Toronto and Victoria home prices: economist
A strong first half followed by a major slowdown in the final months characterized the Canadian housing market in 2016, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) stated in its latest report.
Fiery Toronto real estate heats up surrounding markets
Increasing home prices in the GTA are having a spillover effect in surrounding cities, according to a recent report.
Cooling measures increasingly likely for Toronto housing market: RBC
Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO 0.12%) warned on Thursday that policymakers are more likely to introduce measures to cool the Toronto housing market after home sales hit a record high in 2016.
With the vast amounts of information and the growing need to be able to decipher the data to help you make smart purchase and selling decisions, it is of untold value to have an ally who has the vision and the experience to guide you. With decades of experience, a multi-faceted education in housing, and compassion for the emotional struggles faced by Buyers and Sellers, please know my team and I are here to help!
~ Steven and the Urbaneer Team
Steven Fudge, Sales Representative
and The Urbaneer Team
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