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GTA Real Estate Report, June 2026: Sales Climb While Prices Soften
July 7, 2026 · Moe Asgarian

GTA Real Estate Report, June 2026: Sales Climb While Prices Soften

The average GTA home price slipped 3.91% year-over-year in June 2026, down to $1,058,658. And yet sales rose 8.44% while new listings dropped hard. Here's what that rebalancing means for buyers and sellers, market by market.

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Why Some Toronto Condos Still Sell in Under 30 Days▶ Video
April 25, 2026 · Moe Asgarian

Why Some Toronto Condos Still Sell in Under 30 Days

Toronto's condo market is slow and a lot of units sit for months. So why do some still sell in under 30 days? It comes down to five things.

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Power of Sale in Toronto: Four Things Buyers Should Know▶ Video
October 24, 2025 · Moe Asgarian

Power of Sale in Toronto: Four Things Buyers Should Know

Power of sale listings in the GTA have jumped fivefold in three years. Here is what the term really means, how it differs from foreclosure, and what to check before you buy one.

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My Full Toronto and GTA Condo Market Forecast▶ Video
October 15, 2025 · Moe Asgarian

My Full Toronto and GTA Condo Market Forecast

Toronto's new-home and condo market has stalled to record lows. Here is what the numbers really say, and what buyers and sellers should do right now.

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How to Find a Good Tenant in Toronto▶ Video
September 21, 2025 · Moe Asgarian

How to Find a Good Tenant in Toronto

Being a landlord in Toronto is not easy. Last year there were about 50,000 complaints over unpaid rent. Here are the checks I use to avoid a bad tenant.

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Pre-Construction Is Crushing Toronto's Condo Buyers: Assign or Close?▶ Video
July 5, 2025 · Moe Asgarian

Pre-Construction Is Crushing Toronto's Condo Buyers: Assign or Close?

Moe Asgarian breaks down the real choice facing pre-construction condo buyers near closing in Toronto: sell the assignment at a loss, or close and hold. He runs the actual numbers.

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Buying Beats Renting: A Full Cost Breakdown▶ Video
May 19, 2025 · Moe Asgarian

Buying Beats Renting: A Full Cost Breakdown

In 2025 the numbers say buying a downtown Toronto condo can beat renting it. Here is the full comparison, and a method you can run yourself in any market.

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Cash Flow or Capital Gain: Which Is Better for Investing?▶ Video
May 2, 2025 · Moe Asgarian

Cash Flow or Capital Gain: Which Is Better for Investing?

Should you invest in Toronto real estate for rental cash flow or for price growth? The right answer depends on where you are in your journey.

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Four Ways to Invest in Today's Toronto Housing Market▶ Video
April 29, 2025 · Moe Asgarian

Four Ways to Invest in Today's Toronto Housing Market

A slow market still hides good opportunities if you move carefully. Four that stand out right now, for first-time condo buyers, sellers, assignment hunters, and move-up buyers.

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Short-Term Rentals in Toronto: Everything You Need to Know for 2025▶ Video
March 25, 2025 · Moe Asgarian

Short-Term Rentals in Toronto: Everything You Need to Know for 2025

Moe Asgarian breaks down Toronto's short-term rental rules for 2025: registration, the new $375 fee, the 28-day rule, night limits, and what you can and can't rent out.

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My Full Breakdown of Toronto's Condo Market▶ Video
January 16, 2025 · Moe Asgarian

My Full Breakdown of Toronto's Condo Market

Moe Asgarian walks through what really happened in Toronto's condo market in 2024, why prices held up despite high inventory, and what to watch for in 2025.

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Rents in Toronto Came Down▶ Video
November 27, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Rents in Toronto Came Down

For the first time since the pandemic began, rents in Canada have fallen. Here is what the latest reports show for Toronto and why the trend may continue.

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Canada's New Secondary Suite Loan: What It Means for Homeowners▶ Video
November 4, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Canada's New Secondary Suite Loan: What It Means for Homeowners

Moe Asgarian breaks down Canada's new insured refinance program letting homeowners borrow up to 90% of their home's value to build secondary suites, plus a coming change to the stress test.

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Buying a Condo in Toronto: What the Charts Actually Say▶ Video
October 14, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Buying a Condo in Toronto: What the Charts Actually Say

Moe Asgarian breaks down Toronto's condo market from March 2022 to October 2024, average prices, sales volume, and inventory, and explains what it means for buyers right now.

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Higher Mortgage Cap and Relief for First Time Buyers▶ Video
September 18, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Higher Mortgage Cap and Relief for First Time Buyers

Canada announced two mortgage changes: a higher cap on insured mortgages and a longer amortization for first time buyers. Here is what they mean for you.

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Old Condo or New Build? Which to Buy in Toronto▶ Video
July 3, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Old Condo or New Build? Which to Buy in Toronto

New condos look modern, but older Toronto condos quietly win on space, build quality, and location. Here's the honest case for each, and who each one suits.

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Why Now Is a Good Time to Buy a Condo in Toronto▶ Video
May 24, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Why Now Is a Good Time to Buy a Condo in Toronto

First quarter condo numbers are in, and they point to a buyer friendly window in Toronto. More listings, softer prices, and rate cuts on the horizon.

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The Toronto Condo Market: Ten Years in Perspective▶ Video
April 28, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

The Toronto Condo Market: Ten Years in Perspective

Toronto condo prices are roughly back where they were in late 2019. Here's the story of a wild decade, why prices stalled, and what I expect next.

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Canada's New Plan to Support Renters: Three Key Points▶ Video
April 11, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Canada's New Plan to Support Renters: Three Key Points

Moe Asgarian breaks down Ottawa's new proposal to help renters: a national lease standard with rental price history, rent payments counting toward credit scores, and a $15 million fund to protect tenants.

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Work Permit Iranians and Buying a Home in Canada: Should You Invest in Pre-Construction?▶ Video
March 3, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Work Permit Iranians and Buying a Home in Canada: Should You Invest in Pre-Construction?

Moe Asgarian explains whether Iranians on an open work permit should buy a pre-construction home in Toronto, and why getting your PR sorted first usually matters more.

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How to Fill Out a Toronto Lease Agreement (Without an Agent)▶ Video
February 24, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

How to Fill Out a Toronto Lease Agreement (Without an Agent)

Renting out your place to someone you already know? Moe Asgarian walks through the Ontario Residential Tenancy Agreement line by line so you sign a lease that actually protects you later.

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A Complete Guide to Buying and Selling in Toronto's Condo Market▶ Video
February 8, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

A Complete Guide to Buying and Selling in Toronto's Condo Market

What drives Toronto's condo market, what the price and inventory charts actually say, and the factors buyers and sellers need to watch before they make a move.

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Two Key Questions About Toronto Pre-Construction Projects▶ Video
January 31, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Two Key Questions About Toronto Pre-Construction Projects

A delayed pre-construction condo doesn't always mean you can walk with your deposit, and a developer can't just hike your price after you sign. Here's how it actually works in Ontario.

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Toronto's New Property Tax Hike: What It Means for the Market▶ Video
January 21, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Toronto's New Property Tax Hike: What It Means for the Market

Toronto's 2024 budget raises property tax by 9 percent plus a 1.5 percent building levy. Here is what is behind it and how much it really affects the housing market.

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Why Are New Homes in Toronto Catching Fire?▶ Video
January 17, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Why Are New Homes in Toronto Catching Fire?

Brand-new, empty Toronto homes are being set on fire on purpose. Moe Asgarian breaks down what's really driving it, and why it ends up costing real buyers more.

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How to Rent Out Your First Home in Toronto▶ Video
January 13, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

How to Rent Out Your First Home in Toronto

Renting out your first condo or house comes down to finding the right tenant. Here's how I vet applicants, from income and employment to credit and references.

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Everything About Toronto's New Airbnb Rules▶ Video
January 10, 2024 · Moe Asgarian

Everything About Toronto's New Airbnb Rules

From 2024, short term rental hosts in Toronto face tighter rules and a key tax change. Here is what changed and whether it will really move the rental market.

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How to Rent a Home in Toronto: The 3 Documents Landlords Want▶ Video
December 30, 2023 · Moe Asgarian

How to Rent a Home in Toronto: The 3 Documents Landlords Want

For most newcomers, the Toronto housing journey starts with renting. Here are the three documents you need to land a good condo or home.

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Five Keys to Spotting a Good Investment Property▶ Video
December 15, 2023 · Moe Asgarian

Five Keys to Spotting a Good Investment Property

How do you know if a property is worth buying? These five factors separate a smart investment from an expensive mistake in the Toronto market.

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How to Get a Mortgage in Canada: A Complete Beginner's Guide▶ Video
December 8, 2023 · Moe Asgarian

How to Get a Mortgage in Canada: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Before you buy a home you need a mortgage, and the jargon trips everyone up. Here are the basics in plain English: down payment, fixed vs variable, amortization, term, and pre-approval.

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