Most buyers dread the spring market because of the competition, but there are actually huge strategic advantages to buying right now. First is inventory volume. You finally have legitimate choices, meaning you don't have to settle for the 'leftovers' that sat through winter. Second, spring weather is a natural home inspector. Heavy rains expose roof leaks and drainage issues that dry summer days hide.  You get the best selection of the year and the most honest look... [read more]

Greater Toronto Area Real Estate — February 2026 The GTA real estate market remains active, but many buyers are waiting on the sidelines for prices to stabilize. Limited new listings could increase competition and support the market in the coming months. Want to learn more about the GTA housing market? Contact Alex Price today! [read more]

There is a funny brain glitch called the "Endowment Effect" where we think things are worth more simply because we own them. You see the wall where you measured your kids' height, but the buyer just sees a wall that needs painting.  This emotional gap often leads sellers to overprice their homes by 10 to 20 percent above market value.  To sell for top dollar, you must remove the "Owner's Goggles" and view the property strictly as a product on a... [read more]

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]