Author: SLG

(Spoiler: a small rise in sales doesn’t mean the market is healthy — it’s a patchy, fragile bounce with warning signs.) Over the last few months headlines have been celebrating a “bounce” in Canadian home sales. August 2025 produced the strongest August sales pace in several years — sales were up versus last year and … Continued

📉 Economic Shifts Affecting Ontario’s Housing Market Recent U.S. tariffs on Indian exports have led to a significant depreciation of the Indian rupee, reaching an all-time low of 88.31 against the U.S. dollar. This currency fluctuation has affected global trade dynamics and investor confidence, indirectly influencing Ontario’s housing market. According to RBC Economics, Ontario home … Continued

🌍 Global Economic Factors Influencing Ontario’s Housing Market The ongoing U.S.-led trade war and related tariffs have led to a 2% projected decline in Canada’s home prices in 2025, with Ontario expected to experience larger drops as buyers and developers take a wait-and-see approach . This economic uncertainty has impacted buyer confidence, leading to a … Continued

1. The Big Picture: Immigration’s Historical Impact A June 2025 study by Statistics Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada found that new immigrants accounted for roughly 11% of the increase in both median house values and median rents across Canadian municipalities between 2006 and 2021—with notably stronger effects in large cities like those in … Continued

🏠 Ontario Homeownership Is Becoming More Expensive in 2025 If you’re a homeowner in Ontario, you’ve likely noticed your monthly expenses creeping higher—even if your mortgage hasn’t changed. The two biggest culprits?1. Property taxes2. Utility costs These rising costs are causing many homeowners—especially those on fixed incomes or nearing retirement—to rethink their current living situation. … Continued

🧱 Renovating To Sell? It Might Not Be Worth It Anymore In past years, many homeowners were told, “You need to renovate to get top dollar.” But in 2025, the real estate landscape has changed: That’s why more sellers are choosing speed over spending—and working with buyers like SLG Home Buyer to sell fast, in … Continued

🏡 The Traditional Way To Sell Is Slowing Down For decades, the go-to method for selling a home was:➡️ Hire a realtor → Stage your home → List it → Host showings → Wait for offers → Negotiate → Hope financing works out. In 2025, that process feels slower, riskier, and more expensive than ever. … Continued

After years of aggressive bidding wars, limited inventory, and skyrocketing prices, Ontario’s real estate market has made a dramatic shift — and it’s now tilted in favour of buyers. According to June 2025 data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), Ontario has officially entered a buyer’s market, characterized by rising active listings, slower price … Continued

For the first time in over a year, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market is showing signs of renewed life. While the media has focused on softening home prices and rising interest rates, recent data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) shows that home sales are rising again, with June 2025 marking … Continued

The Ontario real estate market is going through yet another transition — but this time, it’s not just about home prices. It’s about mortgage rates, affordability, and uncertainty. And for many Ontario homeowners, that uncertainty is leading to a big question: “Should I sell my home now… or wait and risk things getting worse?” At … Continued

Selling a family home in Mississauga is a juggle – between daily routines, school runs, and maintaining a presentable house for showings, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. One of the biggest questions sellers face is: what tasks can I DIY to save money, and where should I absolutely call in the professionals? At SLG Home … Continued

Selling your home is a big undertaking, and when you add children into the mix, it can feel like a monumental task. The thought of keeping your home “showing-ready” with toys, crafts, and daily life happening can be daunting. But don’t despair! At SLG Home Buyer, we understand the unique challenges families face when selling, … Continued

As a first-time homebuyer in Ontario, particularly in cities like Mississauga or Toronto, you might be wondering how a potential recession could impact housing prices. While economic downturns often lead to price corrections, the relationship between recessions and housing affordability in Ontario is complex. Recent analyses suggest that even significant economic slowdowns may not substantially … Continued

A letter arrives in your mailbox about 4-6 months before your mortgage term ends. It’s time for your mortgage renewal, a process most Canadian homeowners will undergo several times throughout their mortgage. For many, it’s a simple matter of signing the renewal offer and moving forward. But what if your bank decides not to renew … Continued