The Greater Toronto Area real estate market started 2026 with noticeable shifts. January saw a slowdown in sales compared to last year, while the number of active listings continued to rise. Home prices showed a year-over-year decline, and properties are taking longer to sell, giving buyers more flexibility and time to make decisions. Overall, current conditions are leaning more in favor of buyers, with softer pricing and less pressure than we saw in previous years. If you want to... [read more]

How criminals can steal your house. It sounds impossible, but criminals really can steal your home. Using fake IDs, they transfer ownership from your name to theirs. Once they “own” it on paper, they take out large loans against the property, drain your equity, and leave you with the debt. Thieves often target vacation homes, empty rental properties, or mortgage-free homes — places where owners may not notice the fraud right away. If you suspect your identity has... [read more]

How to spot a bait and switch in real estate. Buyers often find listings on unregulated websites showing amazing homes at unrealistically low prices — deals that seem too good to be true. When they contact the advertiser, they’re told the property just sold and is no longer available. Then the advertiser quickly pushes completely different, lower-quality homes that look nothing like the original ad. This is called a “bait and switch.” To avoid this trap, be... [read more]

Real estate deals involve big money, which makes them a target for scammers. Fake emails, hacked accounts, and phantom online listings are some of the most common tricks. Scammers often break into email accounts and wait until right before closing. Then they send fake bank instructions to trick buyers into wiring money to the wrong place. Others post fake rental ads with very low prices, claim they are “out of town,” and ask for a deposit before showing the property. Never... [read more]

If you’ve been putting your plans on hold, 2026 is officially your green light. Interest rates have settled, bringing serious buyers back into the market — and they’re ready to make offers. It’s not just a great time to sell, but also a smart time to buy. With more homes available, you have better options to find your next place. But more listings also mean more competition, so pricing your home correctly is the key to getting the best deal. Planning to buy or... [read more]