MARKET INSIGHTS & UPDATES

Is Canada's Housing Market Finally Bottoming Out? From Market Boom to Market Reset Canada's housing market experienced one of its strongest booms during the pandemic. As borrowing costs climbed and the Bank of Canada aggressively increased interest rates, the market shifted dramatically. Over the past four years we've seen: ● Home prices decline from peak levels ● Buyer demand slow down considerably ● Residential construction projects delayed or cancelled ● Ma

Moonlight Movies: IF When: Monday, August 17, 2026. Preshow starts at 6:30 PM (Movie at dusk) Where: Mount Pleasant Park. 5 Hopkins St, Richmond Hill, ON Why it’s great: An outdoor family movie night under the stars hosted by the City of Richmond Hill. Free outdoor screening of the family movie IF Pre-show games, music, and kid-friendly activities On-site snacks available for purchase Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks Concerts in the Park: Glory Days (Bruc

What Trends are we Seeing? We are increasingly seeing circumstances where buyers are competing to purchase their next home. The nature of the competition is distinctly different than 2020 and 2021 markets. However, here is what we are noticing: ● Price-point up to $2,500,000 experiencing multiple offers ○ Most notably between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000 ● Single family detached homes ● Some multiple offers are a function of strategic pricin

Vaughan Latin Festival When: July 11th Where: Mackenzie Glen District Park, Vaughan Why it’s great: Located just minutes away, this vibrant single-day festival kicks off mid-summer with incredible Latin dance performances, live musical acts, and authentic food vendors celebrating Latino culture. Richmond Hill Ribfest When: July 17th to July 19th Where: Richmond Green Sports Centre & Park, Richmond Hill Why it’s great: One of York Region's signature mid-summer food festivals,

What Trends are we Seeing? Headlines sound like we are seeing great progress with respect to a real estate recovery. We have four consecutive months of increased prices on a month-over-month (MoM) basis, increased number of sales on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, and less new inventory hit the market May 2026 than in May 2025. Here’s how the numbers played out: The price of a typical home increased 0.25 per cent MoM Existing home sales increased 6.3 per cent YoY New listings

Luminato Festival When: June 3rd to June 28th Where: Over 25 locations across Toronto Why it’s great: Toronto’s massive international arts festival kicks off the summer with a month of bold, creative play. It brings public spaces to life with striking large-scale art installations, live music, theater, circus acts, and dance performances. Markham Village Music Festival When: June 19th to June 20th Where: Main Street Markham Why it’s great: York Region’s largest outdoor music

What Trends are we Seeing? Perspective can be everything. For those of you seeking a clear sign of the real estate market recovering, consider these points: April 2026 marks the third month in a row that the Greater Toronto area real estate prices rose Prices are currently sitting at a five-month high The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) reported a seven per cent increase in number of transactions on a year-over-year basis in April There were 9.3 per cent less new

Main Street Newmarket Farmers' Market When: May 2nd to October 31st, Every Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm Where: Riverwalk Commons; 200 Doug Duncan Dr, Newmarket Why it’s great: This weekly market features a curated selection of local organic produce, artisanal treats, and handmade goods from across the region. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with local vendors and enjoy live music by the water. Doors Open Toronto When: May 23rd and May 24th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm Where:

Special Alert: Cherry Blossoms are now budding! When: Expect full blooms near the end of April to Early May Where: High Park, West Road, Toronto Why it’s great: Take part in the centuries-old tradition of hanami, the Japanese term for flower viewing. Called sakura in Japan, these cherry blossom trees bloom at the end of April to early May. Aurora Home & Active Living Show When: Saturday, April 11 to Sunday, April 12, 2026 Where: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wel

What Trends are we Seeing? When tracking activity on weekly basis the most common word utilized is “flatlined”. This is true when looking at showing activity, offers registered, and sold/leased properties for both the 905 and 416. Looking at the Toronto Regional Real Estate (TRREB) statistics released for the month of March we found a few rays of sunshine breaking through the clouds: Number of sales on a year-over-year (YoY) basis increased 1.7 per cent Note there was a dow

March Break at the Observatory When: Saturday, March 14 to Saturday, March 21 Where: Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Why it’s great: Have a blast this March break exploring astronomy through hands-on activities, crafts, and sky-watching. The programs make learning about space fun and interactive at a real observatory. Lunarfest - Lunar Lanterns: Brave the Wind When: Select dates and times from February 21 to March 20 Where: Varley Art Gallery of Markham Courtyard 2

What Trends are we Seeing? The narrative from one month to the next seems almost boring at this point with only minor twists in the plot. Total number of transactions decreased on the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) on a year-over-year (YoY) basis by 6.3 per cent for February. On a month-over-month basis (MoM) transaction on TRREB decreased 4.9 per cent. Average price followed a similar patter with a 7.1 per cent decrease YoY and a nominal adjustment of negativ

What Trends are we Seeing? Statistically, a dark shadow exists over the Toronto and Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market. Headlines regarding Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) with a 19.3 per cent decrease in sales year-over-year for January sales. Average price scraped by with a decrease of 6.5 per cent year-over-year. The month-over-month figures also pointed towards a declining market with number of sales decreasing 9.9 per cent from December to Janua

Aurora's Arctic Adventure When: Saturday, February 14 and Monday, February 16, 2026 Where: Aurora Town Square on Saturday and Aurora Town Park on Monday Why it’s great: Make your Family Day weekend unforgettable by visiting Aurora’s Arctic Adventure! Enjoy live shows, ice carving, face painting, balloon twisting, wildlife presentations, skating and hands-on science and pottery demos. Family Day at the Museum When: Saturday, February 14 at 10:00am to 2:00pm Where: 14732 Woo

What Trends are we Seeing? December 2025 statistics saw an 8.9 per cent decline in number of sales on a year-over-year basis on the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). While to most real estate market observers, these are just numbers, they did capture some attention with sales being at a 25-year low. It is important to keep in mind that Q4 2025 was a period of momentum-building , during which those actively engaged in the market felt a noticeable increase in pace

Markham Jazzlicious Winterfest When: Select dates from mid-January - March, 2026 Where: Various venues in Markham Why it’s great: Markham Jazzlicious is a winter festival that combines live jazz from award‑winning artists with gourmet dining experiences, creating a unique “sound + flavour” event. It celebrates Markham’s culinary scene, local arts, and community. Richmond Green Outdoor Skate Trail When: Open daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm Where: 1300 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richm

Canada’s Wonderland WinterFest — Vaughan When: Select nights from Nov 15, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026 Where: Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan Why it’s great: Festive floats, marching bands, celebrity clowns, and the arrival of Santa himself! Festive lights, hundreds of Christmas trees, holiday décor, themed areas, ice skating, live shows, holiday entertainment, seasonal treats, rides (where available), and holiday‑themed shopping. Richmond Hill Merry Marketp

What Trends are we Seeing? Status quo with a few signs of activity in the first few days of December. Declining number of sales made headlines again in November with a decrease of 15.8 per cent on a year-over-year basis and 0.6 per cent from October to November. Average price on a year-over-year basis dropped 6.4 per cent while an increase of 0.6 per cent was noted from October to November. Two key take-away statistics that should be taken with a grain of salt are: Average

❄️ WinterFest - Vaughan When: November 5 – January 1st Where: Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan Why it’s great: Explore the larger-than-life themed areas, take part in holiday activities, enjoy festive food, shop seasonal merchandise, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this amazing Christmas event that the entire family can enjoy. 🎅 Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade - Uxbridge When: Saturday November 15th, 2025, starting at 11AM. Where: 291 Brock St

What Trends are we Seeing? Real Estate activity is starting to foreshadow the seasonal weather. Although there were instances at the backend of October where we saw increased activity in the $1.0M to $3.0M price range, the overall figures start to look like a slippery slope to toboggan down moving into the winter months. A few notable figures are as follows: Home prices declined for the fifth consecutive month in October Stepping back and comparing to the market peak in 20

What Trends are we Seeing? There are some bigger and scarier numbers coming to fruition from the real estate market. Below are few Halloween haunt type figures. Fourth weakest September for number of sales in the last 20 years Number of sales in September were 27.4 per cent below the 10-year average and 32.3 per cent below 2019 Total inventory now sits 80.4 per cent above the 10-year average and 78.1 per cent above 2019 levels Average price in September was 24.9 per cent be

👻 Halloween Haunt & Camp Spooky - Vaughan When: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday now until November 2nd Where: Canada’s Wonderland, 9580 Jane St, Vaughan Why it’s great: The park has been fully transformed into a Halloween celebration suitable for all ages. Make memories with family and friends! 🎡 Woodbridge Fair - Woodbridge When: October 11th - October 13th Where: Woodbridge Fairgrounds, 100 Porter Ave, Woodbridge Why it’s great: Fun for the whole family, featuring loca

What Trends are we Seeing? The only time we know when we have hit bottom is when the recovery has commenced. We are currently in, the second worst real estate recessions encountered. August was no exception, posting near record figures, not in a good way. We cannot hide from the fact that August 2025 was the second worst month in 25 years with respect to numbed of transactions. Note however, it is an improvement by 2.35 per cent compared to August 2024. Inventory figures

🍎 AppleFest - Markham When: Saturday September 27, 2025, 10am-4pm Where: Markham Museum - 9350 Markham Road (Former Hwy. 48), Markham Why it’s great: This event is a lively celebration filled with delicious food, fresh cider, live entertainment, and hands-on activities for all ages. Spread across 25 acres, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a day of fun, flavour, and community. 🍯 Honey Harvest Festival - Vaughan When: Saturday September 20, 2025, 10am-3pm Where: Kortright Cent