Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

My wife and I both agreed, back in 2013, that a mere one week Honeymoon in the Bahamas would be too short, and that’s why we decided to stay for a full two weeks. On the seventh day, when everybody around us was looking sad, preparing to head home, we were absolutely elated to be staying! To leave now would be way too soon!

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

Apartment vacancies are piling up. The biggest wave of new rental buildings in nearly four decades is expected to cut the pace of rent growth across the country. Rising interest rates , meanwhile, make rental-property investments less profitable than one year ago when debt was cheap and hefty rent increases were taken for granted.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 25, 2022

If home values fall quickly, purchasers may find themselves with underwater mortgages, which means they must either stay in the house until the market recovers or sell and lose money. Instead, they will lose their homes to foreclosure and often file for bankruptcy in the process. How Does a Market Crash Affect Homeowners?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 19, 2022

After a global pandemic, soaring home prices and bidding wars, raging-high inflation and recent interest rate hikes, it seems we’ve weathered enough economic drama for a lifetime. More than 60% of CEOs expect a recession in the next 12 to 18 months. More than 60% of CEOs expect a recession in the next 12 to 18 months.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2024

Mortgage rates headed higher last week after the CPI inflation report , but now, with news of a wider war in the Middle East, should we expect even higher rates? Some argue that money will go into the safety of the bond market, while others say a wider war can lead to higher inflation and higher rates.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2022

Denver-based Incenter Mortgage Advisors is in the market with a $10 billion bulk-sales package of mortgage-servicing rights (MSRs) tied to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans. The MSR offering involves 36,185 loans that are fairly evenly split between Fannie- and Freddie-backed mortgages. The weighted average age of the loans is 10.8

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

High inflation has reduced consumers’ purchasing power, which has led to weakened sales and construction across all 12 Federal Reserve districts. While home prices have started to inch down, more inventory is needed for a balanced housing market, the Federal Reserve Beige Book said.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

mortgages originated in 2023 Of the 2023 vintage, 46% (2M) would be able to cut their first lien rate by 75 bps if 30-year rates fall to a projected 6% by year’s end, with 33% able to save a full percentage point or more Mortgage holders gained $1.6T • Foreclosure starts decreased -17.9%

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2023

One slice of the single-family home market that has gained traction over the past year in a topsy-turvy housing landscape is the build-for-rent sector — or BFR. Still, even the single-family rental (SFR) market, including the BFR sector, faces an uncertain future in the year ahead, given the ongoing volatility in interest rates and inflation.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

17 housing trends that defined the year, including record home prices and sky-high mortgage rates. The 2022 housing market was nothing short of remarkable. The pandemic and resulting remote work continued to define how, when, and where people bought homes. home price hit a record high before falling slightly.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Every year, Julie, David, and Neil would head up to Bayview Avenue to “Mr. We would pick our box, then head home and decorate it! I distinctly remember playing with my brother and sister in the upstairs of our Parkhurst Boulevard home pretending to open presents, and pretending to put them in our Christmas Boxes.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 27, 2023

18 housing trends that defined the year, including record mortgage rates, depleted inventory, and dwindling home sales 2023 was a difficult year for the housing market. It started with a continuation of negative trends from the end of 2022 and turned into the least affordable year for home buying on record.

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Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Historical Home Sales The market for existing home sales in the United States has witnessed significant fluctuations and trends over the years. Let's delve into the data and trends regarding existing home sales in the U.S. Highs and Lows The highest number of existing home sales in the U.S.

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Real Trends

JANUARY 20, 2023

Some things are up, some are coming down. For example: Through November 2022, many major electronics got cheaper: Smartphone prices plunged 23.4%, TV prices dropped 17% and computers got 4.4% Sporting goods are up by 2.7%, but toys are only up by 0.6%. He expects the 30-year fixed rate to be around 5.2%

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home right now, you’re probably eyeing housing market headlines with caution. Everything from stubborn inflation and increasing mortgage rates to potential home price declines could cause potential buyers to rethink a new home investment. A year and a half ago, it was unheard of.

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Point2Homes

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Aggressive rate hikes (after the latest increase, the average mortgage rate hovers around 7%), coupled with sky-high home prices mean buyers are bleeding money. This may sound like good news, but in crammed urban hubs like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, 1 or 2 bedrooms can make a world of difference.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

Last week, I offered my opinion on the new vacant home tax here in Toronto, but this is much, much better. “Vacant Homes & Empty Minds” Nothing to See Here. At the start of 2022 Toronto introduced new municipal taxes on vacant homes (i.e.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 7, 2021

From skyrocketing home prices due to record-low inventory, and bidding wars that began to resemble melees, it was difficult to escape the real estate market unscathed in 2021—or to predict where it would go next. These are the places where prices and the number of home sales are expected to rise the most in the year ahead.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

We’ve rounded up our top five real estate topics and trends for this year and predicted how they will impact us and our businesses. Storage Cafe did some deep analysis to back up the trend we’re already seeing firsthand in real estate. million people) moved across state lines in 2022 (the most recent year for data).

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HomeLight

MARCH 6, 2023

Looking to buy a home in a region with good schools, job opportunities, outdoor activities, and endless choices in restaurants? If this all sounds perfect and you’re considering purchasing a home in the Bay Area, read on. Looking to Buy Your Dream Home in the Bay Area?

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Looking back at my year-end posts from 2020, 2019, 2018, and so on, I swear I don’t think I’ve ever felt older. Looking back at previous iterations of this feature, my stomach churns a little as I remember each topic vividly. TorontoRealtyBlog. It happens so quickly, and you’re simply along for the ride. Intimately.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 26, 2022

You’ve just stepped back inside from shoveling the snow off of your driveway, shaking off your boots, coat, scarf, and hat. According to Florida’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, the state gained approximately 329,000 new residents between April 2020 and April 2021. How do I find a new construction development in Florida?

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Zillow Market Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Executive Summary High mortgage interest rates, high home values, and high rents continued to fuel affordability challenges for buyers and renters. Renters also face one of the lowest rental vacancy rates in recent history – at only 5.8% [1] – limiting options, mobility, and placing upward pressure on rents.

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