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<\/p>\nTORONTO, ONTARIO, August 6, 2026 \u2013 Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale housing market conditions tightened in July 2026 compared the same month a year earlier. Home sales edged slightly lower over that period, while new listings were down substantially. This suggests that active homebuyers faced more competition from other potential purchasers. If this trend continues, average selling prices could level off in the second half of this year. \u201cWith sales accounting for a larger share of listings, buyers may find there is less room to negotiate moving forward. If current trends continue, home prices could start to level off compared to last year. Many would-be homebuyers are waiting for confidence in the market and broader economy to improve before making a purchase. This includes more clarity on tariffs, inflation and borrowing costs.\u201d said TRREB President Daniel Steinfeld.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWhile uncertainty about the economy and borrowing costs persists, recent news has been more positive than expected. The latest readings on economic growth and jobs surprised to the upside. This could help bolster consumer confidence and prompt an uptick in home purchases in the months ahead, especially if home prices stabilize as we move through the fall,\u201d said TRREB Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer. GTA REALTORS\u00ae reported 5,995 home sales through TRREB\u2019s MLS\u00ae System in July 2026 \u2013 a slight decrease of 0.9 per cent compared to July 2025. New listings entered into the MLS\u00ae System amounted to 14,484 \u2013 down by 17.8 per cent year-over-year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, July 2026 home sales were up month-over-month compared to June 2026, while new listings were down, which means market conditions continued to tighten during the summer.<\/p>\n
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The MLS\u00ae Home Price Index (MLS\u00ae HPI) Composite benchmark was down by 4.6 per cent year-over-year in July 2026. The average selling price, at $1,003,956, was down by a similar annual rate of 4.5 per cent. On a month-over-month seasonally adjusted basis, MLS\u00ae HPI Composite edged up compared to June 2026, whereas the average selling price was slightly lower. \u201cRemoving remaining municipal roadblocks to attainable housing is a pressing issue in the GTA and Simcoe County. Restrictive zoning, outdated rules, high taxes and fees, and approval delays are making housing more expensive and are key issues in the upcoming municipal election. They add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of every home and need to be reformed,\u201d said TRREB CEO John DiMichele<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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