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Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose 40 per cent in November from a year earlier, as lower borrowing costs drew more buyers into the market.
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TRREB said the benchmark home price fell 1.22 percent annually to $1,061,700, a much slower rate of decline compared to previous months. The benchmark price also rose slightly from the previous month.
“With sales prices remaining far from their historical peaks and monthly mortgage payments trending lower, the stage is set for an accelerated market recovery in 2025,” said TRREB President Jennifer Pierce.
The biggest gains were in detached homes, where sales rose 3.9 percent year-on-year. “The discrete market segment saw average annual price growth above the rate of inflation, especially in the City of Toronto,” TRREB said.
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In contrast, residential prices fell by 5.04 percent annually to $649,200, providing buyers with an advantage in negotiations.
“Condo buyers benefit from a lot of options and therefore negotiating power,” said Jason Mercer, senior market analyst at TRREB, adding that improving borrowing terms could encourage renters to move into ownership.
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