In my previous posts in this homebuying series, I covered determining if homeownership is right for you, assessing financial readiness, understanding true buying costs, and selecting the perfect property. Now that you’ve identified your ideal home criteria, it’s time to assemble the professional team. As I have extensively discussed in my previous analyses, Toronto’s condoContinue reading “Part 5: building your dream team: essential professionals for first-time homebuyers”
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Part 4: choosing your first home: location, type, and features that matter most
As I have extensively discussed in my previous analyses, Toronto’s condo market presents unprecedented opportunities with most units selling below asking price and an impending supply crisis on the horizon. Similarly, home prices are also at significant lows. This creates a unique window for prospective buyers to make strategic decisions about homeownership. For this post,Continue reading “Part 4: choosing your first home: location, type, and features that matter most”
Part 2: financial readiness checklist: are you prepared to buy in Toronto’s current market?
In my first post of this homebuying series, I discussed whether homeownership is right for you in today’s buyer’s market. The next critical step for new homebuyers is assessing your financial readiness. With Toronto’s current market conditions favouring buyers through increased inventory and negotiating power, being financially prepared positions you to capitalize on these unprecedentedContinue reading “Part 2: financial readiness checklist: are you prepared to buy in Toronto’s current market?”
Part 1: is homeownership right for you in this market?
Since we are currently in a buyers market, I will be dedicating the next couple of posts to helping new homebuyers understand the home buying process. As I have extensively discussed in my previous analyses, Toronto’s condo market presents unprecedented opportunities with most units selling below asking price and an impending supply crisis on theContinue reading “Part 1: is homeownership right for you in this market?”
buyers seize the moment: practical tips to save for your down payment in Toronto’s current market
Current market conditions present an unprecedented opportunity for prospective homebuyers in Toronto’s condo market. As I have extensively covered in my previous blog posts, we are witnessing a significant buyers’ market with condo prices at multi-year lows and a large number of units selling below asking price. This downturn, combined with my earlier analysis ofContinue reading “buyers seize the moment: practical tips to save for your down payment in Toronto’s current market”
GTA’s rental commercial space demand soars
A lot of recent data has been pointing to a significant revival of the commercial rental market in Toronto and the GTA, something that I am increasingly witnessing in my daily practice as well. This marks a sharp turnaround for this market. The latest data shows that the office availability rate declined by 40 basisContinue reading “GTA’s rental commercial space demand soars”
condo market supply crisis on the horizon?
As of current, ample data exists that shows a downturn in the condo market in Toronto and the GTA. However, there are clear indications that we are potentially looking at a supply crisis in the coming years. I had written about the downward trend in the condo market and the slight fluctuations we have beenContinue reading “condo market supply crisis on the horizon?”
Canadian home sales rise in May, but rebound far from certain
Latest data shows a slight uptick in home sales for the month of May, however, this is more of a pause than a pivot. Data from OREA and CREA shows a month-over-month increase in home sales, with 17,242 residential properties changing hands in May 2025 (a 21% increase from April 2025). However, the data alsoContinue reading “Canadian home sales rise in May, but rebound far from certain”
new data reveals sharp decline in Toronto condo and housing market amid economic pressures
Recent market data paints a troubling picture for Toronto’s housing market, as both condo and home prices continue to fall under mounting economic strain. In fact, I have even noticed a significant drop in rental rates. Latest data shows that over 80% of condo listings in Toronto sold below asking and home prices sliding steadilyContinue reading “new data reveals sharp decline in Toronto condo and housing market amid economic pressures”
Panel Highlight 3: Dubai Estate Planning Essentials
As we gear up for the Dubai Real Estate Investment Expo 2025 this weekend, I am thrilled to present a lineup of expert panelists who will delve into crucial topics. From investing in Dubai and estate planning to exploring other UAE investment opportunities and understanding the legal and tax implications, this expo promises to beContinue reading “Panel Highlight 3: Dubai Estate Planning Essentials”
SP Singh Ahluwalia 