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Average rents 8% cheaper than last year in Mississauga
In Mississauga, average rents for one-bedroom apartments dropped 8% year-over-year to $2,152, while two-bedroom rents fell 3.8% to $2,599. Despite declines, rents remain unaffordable, rising 5.7% over two years and 12.6% over three. Nationally, rents decreased 3.3% year-over-year, with Calgary and Toronto seeing the steepest drops, while Ottawa and Edmonton experienced slight increases. Rising supply…
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Boom in GTA Listings: Over 30K Active
GTA active listings hit 30,964 in Mid-Q2 — the highest level since at least August 2002. Home sales fell 13.3% yearly, despite a second consecutive monthly increase.
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Happy Canada Day
To all Canadians around the world, a very happy Canada Day to you all. This day commemorates the unification of the three North American British colonies. Canada Day is a celebration of a united Canada and examining its defects, past and present, should not lead us to overlook its strengths. So let’s pour our hearts…
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GTA Infrastructure Costs: Who’s Footing the Bill?
GTA growth demands more infrastructure, but who should truly pay for these rising costs? GTA new home buyers face the highest development charges in North America, severely impacting affordability.
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GTA Home Sales Climb 1.8%, Prices Fall Again
Greater Toronto Area home sales rose 1.8% in April to 4,267 units after recent declines. Despite the monthly gain, sales were still down 23.3% compared to April 2024.
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Mississauga home prices surge to $1.04 million, marking a 4.7% increase in May 2025
Mississauga's average home price reached $1.04 million in May 2025, up 4.7% from April but down 5% year-over-year. Sales dropped 20%, while active listings rose 51.7%. Detached homes averaged $1.47 million, semi-detached $985,660, attached $1.02 million, townhouse condos $742,060, and apartment condos $584,398. Prices have risen significantly since 2015, with detached homes up 84.5%. Continue…
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TRREB: Preconditions for Housing Rebound in Place Once Economic Confidence is Restored
April home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose seasonally from March but fell 23.3% year-over-year, with buyers awaiting lower borrowing costs and economic clarity. New listings increased 8.1%, and the average home price dropped 4.1% to about $1.1 million. Elevated inventory offers buyers more choice, but lower pre-construction sales may limit future supply. Improved…
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Check out my new listing Address: 30 W Elm Unit #1301, Mississauga (City Centre), Ontario L5B0N6
2 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, 698 SQ FT, Split Layout, Parking & Locker available for Lease in a Brand New Luxury Building. 9' Ceilings and water included in Rent. Bright Spacious Rooms with modern Finishes, No Carpet, Ceiling Lights, High Quality Appliances in Kitchen, Beautiful Views of Mississauga Skyline from the Balcony. Mins to Square…
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Check out my listing Address: 18 Knightsbridge Road #1003, Brampton
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Growth forecasts and housing target
Mississauga's growth forecast projects 995,000 people, 343,500 households, and 589,990 jobs by 2051. The Region of Peel updates these forecasts every five years to guide service, infrastructure, and financial planning. The province aims to build 1.5 million new homes in Ontario by 2034, with Mississauga assigned a target of 120,000 new housing units, which can…
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