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05/26/2026

Sellers, this is the conversation to have right now.

The spring market is picking up.

Open houses are busier.

Buyers are paying closer attention.

And in certain pockets, the right homes are getting real activity.

But here’s the important part:
This is not the market to “test.”

Buyers are informed.
They have options.

And they can feel very quickly when a home is priced ahead of where the market actually is.

The homes getting attention right now are the ones that are ready from day one.

Prepared properly.
Presented well.
Priced with strategy.

And I really understand how emotional that can feel as a seller.

Because your home isn’t just a number.

It’s where life happened.

But when the market starts moving, the best results usually come from getting clear early — not reacting later.

If you’re thinking about selling this year, this is the moment to start having the right conversation.

05/19/2026

The buyers moving right now?

They’re seeing something others aren’t.

There’s been a shift over the past couple of weeks.

Not everywhere — but in certain pockets, it’s noticeable.

Inventory is still tight in some neighbourhoods,
and when the right home comes up… it’s getting attention.

Not just in the $1M range.

I’m seeing it closer to $2M as well.

We’re seeing it firsthand —
properties I’m showing are receiving multiple offers.

One I showed had 10.

At the same time, I’ve had listings sit for weeks…
and then suddenly, the right buyer shows up.

So what’s different?

The buyers stepping in right now aren’t rushing.

They’re paying attention.
They’re understanding the landscape.
And they’re ready when something aligns.

This part of the market isn’t loud —
but it’s active.

And it’s where decisions are starting to get made.

Photos from Layton Homes's post 05/06/2026

Toronto’s April market numbers are out — and the story is far more nuanced than the headlines.

Yes, sales improved from March — rising from 5,039 to 5,946 in just one month.

And notably, every major housing segment saw a month-over-month increase in both activity and average price.

Detached. Condos. Townhomes.
Semis. All up!

Even more interesting?
The year-over-year price gap is starting to narrow.

In March, the average GTA price was down 6.7% year-over-year.
In April, that improved to 4.9%.

That matters.
Not because the market is suddenly surging again — it isn’t — but because some segments are beginning to stabilize.

And honestly, we’re seeing that on the ground too.

In the 416, detached sales were up 9.2% year-over-year.

Luxury homes over $2M are seeing renewed activity.

And some well-positioned listings are generating 40–50 showings and multiple offers.

At the same time, some condo segments are still facing pressure.

And that’s why broad market averages don’t tell the full story anymore.

This market is splitting by neighbourhood, price point, and property type.

Some listings sit.

Others getting multiple offers.

Buyers are cautious right now — but when the right property comes up, they move quickly.

Which brings me to the most Googled real estate question in Toronto right now:
“Is it a bad time to sell?”

My answer?

Only if you’re unrealistic.

Today’s market rewards:
• smart pricing
• strong marketing
• proper preparation
• and experienced negotiation

The market is still moving.
Just not evenly.

And that’s where strategy matters most.

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