Market conditions continued to tighten in August as the number of sales outpaced new listings. Sales in August 2019 were up by 13.4% compared to August 2018 while new listings were down 3%. The average price for all homes was up 3.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Affordable options such as semi-detached homes, townhomes, and condos continue to show strength. Certain asset classes and neighbourhoods continue to outperform while others do not. Buyers, sellers, and investors should seek the advice of a professional REALTOR®️ before making any decisions in the present market.
The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate at 1.75% at its meeting on September 4th. Learn more about this interest rate decision from the Bank of Canada here.
Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) Market Watch Report
Below is a market snapshot of single family detached and condominium apartment price growth by municipality as of August 31, 2019.
The figures cited in this note are an average. Please contact us for neighbourhood specific information so you can make an informed decision if you are thinking about making a move.
If you want to know how prices are performing by asset class in your specific neighbourhood or any neighbourhood in the GTA you may be interested in, please click here.
Are you thinking about selling your home? Click here to request a free property assessment and go to market strategy.
Are you in the market for a Toronto loft? Check out our new Toronto lofts listing page here.
Are you on Facebook? Like our Facebook Page for real estate updates.
We have updated our main website at www.DeLucaRealtyGroup.com to include listing pages specifically created for real estate investors. You can access these pages through the links below. We have also created a private real estate investors group on Facebook that you can join to access listings, resources, tools, and other investors.
Commercial Investment
Multifamily Investment
Mixed Use
Fixer Uppers
Estate Sales
Bank Sales
Single Family Detached Home Price Index
Toronto: -0.12% (1 Month), -0.27% (3 Month), +3.36% (6 Month), +2.95% (1 Year)
Mississauga: +0.16% (1 Month), +0.66% (3 Month), +5.01% (6 Month), +5.05% (1 Year)
Brampton: +0.24% (1 Month), +1.24% (3 Month), +4.33% (6 Month), +6.39% (1 Year)
Vaughan: +0.58% (1 Month), +0.53% (3 Month), +5.25% (6 Month), +1.16% (1 Year)
Richmond Hill: -0.39% (1 Month), -0.74% (3 Month), +2.43% (6 Month), -2.68% (1 Year)
Markham: +0.29% (1 Month), +0.90% (3 Month), +1.89% (6 Month), -0.36% (1 Year)
Condominium Apartment Home Price Index
Toronto: +0.29% (1 Month), +1.67% (3 Month), +4.98% (6 Month), +8.01% (1 Year)
Mississauga: 0.33% (1 Month), +1.11% (3 Month), +5.92% (6 Month), +12.17% (1 Year)
Brampton: +0.86% (1 Month), +4.73% (3 Month), +5.86% (6 Month), +9.61% (1 Year)
Vaughan: +0.17% (1 Month), -0.74% (3 Month), +3.62% (6 Month), +2.87% (1 Year)
Richmond Hill: +1.06% (1 Month), +1.06% (3 Month), +4.52% (6 Month), +5.26% (1 Year)
Markham: +1.17% (1 Month), +2.70% (3 Month), +5.70% (6 Month), +3.55% (1 Year)
*How to use these numbers: If on August 1, 2019 the value of a condo in Toronto was $600,000, it would be worth $601,740 on August 31, 2019 based on the Toronto home price index (HPI). That $600,000 condo appreciated $1,740 in August or $56.13.35 per day.
Prepared by Michael De Luca, Real Estate Sales Representative at Private Service Realty (PSR), Brokerage
Post a comment