
Vacant Home Tax Declaration Opens in November 2026
The City wants every Toronto homeowner to declare occupancy for 2026, even if they live there. The portal opens at the start of November, and a missed filing is treated as vacant.
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The City wants every Toronto homeowner to declare occupancy for 2026, even if they live there. The portal opens at the start of November, and a missed filing is treated as vacant.

TRREB counted 5,040 sales in September, down 9 per cent from a year ago, while new listings fell faster. I break down what that means for a price or an offer this month.

Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford are offering two different housing paths through 2030. One keeps the land transfer tax and builds city rentals. The other would cut that tax for people buying a home to live in.

August listings were down, and the average home took longer to sell. I explain where resale bidding wars can still happen, and where they do not.

August’s average and the MLS benchmark did not fall by the same amount. I explain the average price vs benchmark gap so you can price from the right number.

August new listings fell 14.1% year over year while prices were still down. I explain pricing your resale listing when inventory is thinner.

Fall is Toronto’s second busy season for resale listings. I use July TRREB data and local comparables to help sellers pick a list date.

July brought fewer new listings and steadier sales across the GTA. Prices are still down from last year on average, but buyers may have less room to negotiate in some pockets.

Got a vacant home tax bill you disagree with? You are not alone. Here is how Toronto’s complaint and appeal process works, and the deadlines that matter.

Trading up in Toronto is not one decision. It is three: semi, detached, or condo. June TRREB prices show how far your equity might stretch in each lane.

June brought more GTA sales and fewer listings, but prices are still below last year on average. I break down the TRREB numbers and what they mean for Toronto buyers and sellers this summer.

Is a laneway house worth it? Get the 2026 reality check on Toronto laneway house investment 2026. Expert analysis on costs, rental income, and resale value.

Why are online tools wrong? Get the 2026 reality check on a Toronto home valuation in 2026. Learn why human-curated Black Book estimates beat automated algorithms.

Discover the top Toronto real estate trends 2026. Learn how empty nesters and first-time buyers are reshaping the GTA market in this expert reality check.

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David Silverberg is a highly accomplished real estate professional with over 36 years of experience in the industry. He has spent the 17 years specializing in the Toronto market, working with discerning clients in some of the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods. If you’re looking for a dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable real estate professional to help you buy or sell a property in Toronto, look no further.
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