When most people think of the real estate market, the spring and fall seasons usually come to mind as the “prime” times to sell. But what about the holiday season? If you’re considering selling your Toronto home during the holidays, you may be surprised to learn that this window—though less crowded—can offer unique advantages for motivated sellers. With the right strategy, your listing can stand out and attract serious buyers eager to make a move before year-end.
For years, our philosophy has been simple: real estate is a long-term play—and every purchase is an investment. Seasonality in Toronto doesn’t change that truth; it amplifies it. Winter tends to bring fewer buyers and slower activity, which can create pockets of value for investors who know how to read the market and negotiate accordingly.
Discover why Toronto assignment sales in 2025 offer prime year-end opportunities for real estate investors. Learn how to secure discounted entry points, maximize rental potential, and build long-term wealth.
Toronto’s fall real estate market is often misunderstood. While spring typically gets the spotlight, fall can still offer strong opportunities for sellers—especially those who position their listings strategically. With average GTA home prices down around 5% year-over-year and condos averaging $651,000 in July 2025, sellers need to be mindful of today’s conditions. A slower, more balanced market means buyers have choices, and the best-prepared listings are the ones that generate multiple offers and strong final prices.
Toronto isn’t just Canada’s business capital—it’s one of North America’s biggest student hubs. Each September, tens of thousands of students return to the University of Toronto (UofT), Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU, formerly Ryerson), and York University, triggering a predictable leasing surge that smart investors can bank on.
In real estate, location has always been the cornerstone of value. In Toronto, location and transit access are practically synonymous. As the city grows denser and commuting becomes more challenging, properties with strong transit connectivity increasingly command a premium. The new TTC Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown LRT—a 19-kilometre light rail project set to reshape east-west transit across midtown Toronto—is one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the city’s history.
Toronto’s condo market has always been a barometer for the city’s real estate health. For first-time investors looking to enter the market, the question isn’t whether condos are a viable option—they are. The real question is where the best entry points are right now.
CMHC projects a 2% home price drop in 2025 with recovery expected in 2026. Learn how affordability challenges in Canada, especially Toronto, shape long-term real estate strategies.
When it comes to building wealth through real estate, long-term performance matters more than short-term fluctuations. Calgary, often seen as one of Canada’s most resilient and opportunity-rich housing markets, has shown consistent growth that continues to attract both local and out-of-province investors. Since 2005, Calgary’s real estate values have appreciated at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.1%—a powerful metric that reinforces the city’s stability and long-term wealth-building potential.
Ontario’s housing market is showing signs of stability, with the Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR) hovering around 40.4%. For buyers, this is significant. It signals a balanced market—where neither buyers nor sellers hold a dominant advantage. In a landscape that has swung between overheated bidding wars and cautious slowdowns over the past few years, today’s balanced conditions open the door for strategic buyers ready to take advantage of this stability.
The Toronto and Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market has delivered a clear headline for Q3 2025: prices are down. The average home price across the GTA has slipped to $1.05M, representing a 5% year-over-year decline. Meanwhile, the MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) benchmark dropped 5.4% compared to last year.
For some, that might spark concern. But for long-term investors, the current correction could be the exact window of opportunity they’ve been waiting for.
Navigating the Greater Toronto Area's housing landscape in 2025 can feel daunting—but current conditions suggest that now may be the most opportune time for wealth-building buyers to step in. Here's why affordability is improving, and how you can make concrete moves toward homeownership or investment.
Explained in 5 Min: With Only $25K I Bought 2 Detached Houses in Toronto Worth $5.5 Million
Every parent should watch this video and make their children watch it with them
or
Every child should watch this video and make their parents watch it with them
How I currently own 2 detached houses in Toronto valued at $5.5 Million Dollars.
Today I discuss why I have been buying Real Estate in Calgary since 2019 - FOLLOW MY Money.
I discuss:
Take advantage of the Buy Low market in Calgary.
Alberta population will grow 48% over the next two decades - twice as fast as Ontario and LEAD CANADA.
Learn about the BOOMING Tech Start-Up Sector in Calgary.
Learn about the multi-national Tech companies choosing Calgary over Toronto and Vancouver.
How Alberta has no closing costs and properties are Cashflow Positive.
When you buy in Calgary you are rewarded with positive Cashflow as you wait for your properties to go up in value.
Today I sit down with Jamie Johnson an Economist and a Real Estate Industry Veteran a career spanning over 5 decades (70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s, 10’s)
We discuss:
How inflation impacts real estate.
How you can use real estate to hedge and profit off of inflation.
What inflation is and his experience with it in the past.
Where he expects the market to go in the future.
This is a MUST watch episode to understand how inflation is going to impact you moving forward in the future and how you can protect against this.
Explained in 5 Min: With Only $25K I Bought 2 Detached Houses in Toronto Worth $5.5 Million
Every parent should watch this video and make their children watch it with them
or
Every child should watch this video and make their parents watch it with them
How I currently own 2 detached houses in Toronto valued at $5.5 Million Dollars.
Read MoreToday I discuss why I have been buying Real Estate in Calgary since 2019 - FOLLOW MY Money.
I discuss:
Take advantage of the Buy Low market in Calgary.
Alberta population will grow 48% over the next two decades - twice as fast as Ontario and LEAD CANADA.
Learn about the BOOMING Tech Start-Up Sector in Calgary.
Learn about the multi-national Tech companies choosing Calgary over Toronto and Vancouver.
How Alberta has no closing costs and properties are Cashflow Positive.
When you buy in Calgary you are rewarded with positive Cashflow as you wait for your properties to go up in value.
Today I sit down with Jamie Johnson an Economist and a Real Estate Industry Veteran a career spanning over 5 decades (70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s, 10’s)
We discuss:
How inflation impacts real estate.
How you can use real estate to hedge and profit off of inflation.
What inflation is and his experience with it in the past.
Where he expects the market to go in the future.
This is a MUST watch episode to understand how inflation is going to impact you moving forward in the future and how you can protect against this.
Read MoreMy favourite question for my mortgage broker is "Who Can Get A Mortgage". Amit's answer "Everyone". Real Estate is a long game. That’s what Alex Wilson Broker Owner of RE/MAX Wealth Builders Real Estate will tell you. In order to play that game you need to get mortgages. In this episode, Alex and Amit will tell you how you can do that and get started on the road to realizing wealth with real estate.
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Positive Cash Flow of over $350 per MONTH
Closing Summer 2022
10% down
No HST (5% GST)
No Land Transfer Fees
No Developer Charges
Our upcoming Webinar will go into detail about the changes that are happening in Calgary beyond the headlines.
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