Category: Market Pulse
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Ontario Landlords: Non-Payment Eviction Notice Drops to 7 Days in July 2026
Ontario Landlords: Non-Payment Eviction Notice Drops to 7 Days in July 2026 Ontario is set to shorten the non-payment eviction timeline from 14 days to 7 days under the Residential Tenancies Act changes tied to Bill 60. That means landlords may be able to move faster when rent is unpaid, but only once the change… Read more
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Greater Toronto home sales rise 7% in April as lower prices jolt spring market
Greater Toronto home sales rise 7% in April as lower prices jolt spring market I’m watching the GTA housing market turn more active in April, with sales up 7 per cent year over year. Lower prices and borrowing costs are pulling more buyers into the market, even as the average selling price continues to decline.… Read more
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New Rules for Personal Use Evictions in Ontario in 2026: Stop Compensating Tenants with 1 month rent or provide an alternative rental unit.
New Rules for Personal Use Evictions in Ontario in 2026: Stop Compensating Tenants with 1 month rent or provide an alternative rental unit. Starting September 21, 2026, Ontario landlords gain a strategic advantage when ending a tenancy for personal use. By providing at least 120 days of notice—up from the current 60—you will no longer… Read more
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Stop Compensating Tenants: New Rules for Personal Use Evictions in Ontario in 2026
Stop Compensating Tenants: New Rules for Personal Use Evictions in Ontario in 2026 Starting September 21, 2026, Ontario landlords gain a strategic advantage when ending a tenancy for personal use. By providing at least 120 days of notice—up from the current 60—you will no longer be required to pay tenant compensation or provide an alternative… Read more
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Hidden 2026 Rule Changes And Rebates That Could Save Ontario Homebuyers Tens Of Thousands On Their Next Mortgage
Hidden 2026 Rule Changes And Rebates That Could Save Ontario Homebuyers Tens Of Thousands On Their Next Mortgage Most people I talk to have no idea that many borrowers can now switch lenders at renewal without redoing the federal mortgage stress test, as long as the loan amount and amortization stay the same. On top… Read more
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Shocking: Over 52% of Toronto Agents Closed ZERO Deals in 2025
Shocking: Over 52% of Toronto Agents Closed ZERO Deals in 2025 I am stunned by the data: 52.7% of TRREB agents closed zero deals last year, yet many brokerages keep them for desk fees and training revenue. This zombie agent problem creates compliance risks and dilutes market quality, hurting everyone involved. Before picking your nephew… Read more
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Ontario’s 59% Surge in Power of Sale Listings and the Mortgage “Renewal Wall” Putting Ontario Families and Condo Investors Under Extreme Pressure in 2026
Ontario’s 59% Surge in Power of Sale Listings and the Mortgage “Renewal Wall” Putting Ontario Families and Condo Investors Under Extreme Pressure in 2026 Across Ontario, power-of-sale listings have jumped roughly 59% year-over-year as distressed inventory surges and the market recalibrates in buyers’ favour. A huge “renewal wall” of over $200 billion in mortgages, many… Read more
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CMHC Warns Ontario Condo and Housing Projects Are Stalling in 2026 – What That Means for Developers, Investors and Their Construction Financing
CMHC Warns Ontario Condo and Housing Projects Are Stalling in 2026 – What That Means for Developers, Investors and Their Construction Financing CMHC’s latest Housing Supply Report shows Canada’s housing starts rose about 6% in 2025, but warns that ownership‑oriented supply—especially condos—is under serious pressure from collapsing presales and rising unsold inventory. New CMHC and… Read more
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Between 2.1 and 2.4 million Canadian households are renewing in 2025–2026, representing about 60% of all mortgages, with many seeing 6–20% payment increases and some up to 40%.
Between 2.1 and 2.4 million Canadian households are renewing in 2025–2026, representing about 60% of all mortgages, with many seeing 6–20% payment increases and some up to 40%. A fixed-rate borrower who locked at around 1.4% in 2020 and renews near 3.9–4.0% today can see annual payments rise by nearly $7,000, which is a serious… Read more
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Office And Industrial Vacancies Are Finally Falling—But Many Ontario Landlords Are Not Finance‑Ready For The Rebound
Office And Industrial Vacancies Are Finally Falling—But Many Ontario Landlords Are Not Finance‑Ready For The Rebound Colliers just reported that Canada’s office vacancy rate has started to decline again and industrial vacancies also fell in early 2026—the first time both have moved down together in more than two decades. Large brokerages are calling 2026 a… Read more