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Hi All GTA Market Snapshot: October Sales Down, Buyer Conditions Improve The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market saw a decline in home sales this October compared to last year, while new listings edged higher. With lower mortgage rates and more inventory, conditions continued to favour buyers. Key Stats – October 2025: • Home Sales: 6,138 units, down 9.5% year-over-year • New Listings: 16,069, up 2.7% year-over-year • Average Selling Price: $1,054,372, down 7.2% year

We have three dogs.  This means that every Spring thaw, our rear lawn has been torn up into something resembling a WW1 battlefield.  Our only chance of maintaining any landscaping, is to plant and maintain decorative gardens around the border.  I thought I would share some pointers on how we get our garden ready for the winter.  Whether you’re nurturing perennials, bulbs, or container plants, these winter prep tips should help protect your blooms and set the stage for a vibra

As traditional mortgage lending tightens across Ontario, a once overlooked financing tool is making a resurgence, the Vendor Take Back mortgage. Whether you’re a seller looking to unlock more value from your property or a buyer struggling to meet bank requirements, VTBs offer a flexible, mutually beneficial alternative. But they’re not without risks. Let’s explore what VTBs are, who benefits, what to watch out for, and how to decide if this strategy is right for you. What Is