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Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales increased year-overyear in September. Buyers were starting to take advantage of more affordable market conditions brought about by interest rate cuts and lower home prices.
“As buyers take advantage of changes to mortgage lending guidelines and borrowing costs trend lower, home sales will steadily increase in relation to population growth. With every rate cut, a growing number of GTA households will afford a long-term investment in home ownership, including first-time buyers,” said Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) President Jennifer Pearce.
GTA REALTORS® reported 4,996 home sales through TRREB’s MLS® System in September 2024 – up by 8.5 per cent compared to 4,606 sales reported in September 2023. New listings entered into the MLS® System amounted to 18,089 – up by an even greater 10.5 per cent year-over-year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, September sales increased on a monthly basis compared to August, along with new listings.
The MLS® Home Price Index Composite benchmark was down by 4.6 per cent year-over-year in September 2024. The average selling price, at $1,107,291 was down by a lesser one per cent compared to the September 2023 average of $1,118,215. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the average selling price edged up slightly compared to August.
“The annual improvement in September home sales was more than matched by the increase in new listings over the same period. This resulted in a better-supplied market and increased negotiating power for buyers re-entering the market. The ability to negotiate on price, led to moderate year-over-year price declines, particularly in the more affordable condo apartment and townhouse segments, which are popular with firsttime buyers,” said TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer.
“We are pleased with the positive changes to mortgage lending guidelines announced over the past month. The ability for existing mortgage holders to shop around for the best rate without facing the stress test will result in more affordable renewals. Longer amortization periods and the ability to insure mortgages for purchases over $1 million dollars will give home buyers more options as the GTA housing market recovers. TRREB has long been calling for these changes to give buyers more flexibility as they navigate their home buying journey,” said TRREB CEO John DiMichele.
If you're buying, I can enhance your search process by helping you uncover what you may not have considered, whether it is schools, lifestyle, or the investment value of the property. Using our property search tools, you will be able to find the home that best meets your needs. Finally, with my knowledge of the market, real estate expertise and negotiating skills, I will help you get the best possible deal and handle all the critical details.
If you're buying, I can enhance your search process by helping you uncover what you may not have considered, whether it is schools, lifestyle, or the investment value of the property. Using our property search tools, you will be able to find the home that best meets your needs. Finally, with my knowledge of the market, real estate expertise and negotiating skills, I will help you get the best possible deal and handle all the critical details.
If you're selling, I will help you understand market factors that may influence price, preparation and the promotion of your property so that you can make an informed decision that best benefits your needs. I will then present you with a customized marketing plan using state-of-the-art technology tools to reach the broadest market, both locally and internationally, for your property so that you can secure the best offer. With CENTURY 21® as one of the largest global real estate brands and our Realtors' focus on the local market, I am confident that it will position you for success in your property sale.
Contact me with any questions regarding the current real estate market or my services. I look forward to working with you.
If you're selling, I will help you understand market factors that may influence price, preparation and the promotion of your property so that you can make an informed decision that best benefits your needs. I will then present you with a customized marketing plan using state-of-the-art technology tools to reach the broadest market, both locally and internationally, for your property so that you can secure the best offer. With CENTURY 21® as one of the largest global real estate brands and our Realtors' focus on the local market, I am confident that it will position you for success in your property sale.
Contact me with any questions regarding the current real estate market or my services. I look forward to working with you.