The latest data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) paints a picture of a cooling housing market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) amidst notable changes in sales and pricing trends.
Sales Activity
In June 2024, home sales in the GTA saw a significant decline of 16.4% compared to the same period last year. This drop in sales comes despite the recent 25-basis-point interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada, which was anticipated to stimulate buyer activity.
Pricing Trends
The average selling price of homes in the GTA also experienced a slight decrease, down 1.6% year-over-year to $1,162,167. This moderation in prices could be attributed to increased inventory and potentially cautious buyer sentiment.
Market Dynamics
New listings, however, showed a contrasting trend, rising by 12.3% compared to June last year. A total of 17,964 properties were listed in June 2024, indicating a growing number of sellers entering the market.
Supply and Inventory
Active listings in the GTA spiked significantly, up by 67.4% year-over-year to 23,613 units in June 2024. This surge in inventory levels suggests that buyers now have more options and negotiating power in their home purchases.
Regional Variances
Within the GTA, the City of Toronto saw a 20.6% decrease in home sales, with 2,236 properties sold in June 2024 compared to the previous year. In contrast, sales in the rest of the GTA declined by 13.8%, totaling 3,977 transactions.
Property Type Analysis
All property types experienced declines in sales activity compared to June 2023. Condo sales took the largest hit, dropping by 28.1%. Sales of townhouses and semi-detached homes fell by 14.1% and 11.4%, respectively, while detached property sales declined by 10.6%.
Market Outlook
As sales potentially pick up with continued lower interest rates, the ample supply of homes should help balance the market dynamics.
In conclusion, while the GTA housing market shows signs of cooling with decreased sales and stable to slightly lower prices, the future trajectory will likely depend on further interest rate actions by the central bank and evolving consumer confidence in the economic landscape.
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Paul Bendavid B.A.
Sales Representative
RE/MAX Realtron Realty Inc.
7646 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario-L4J 1V9
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