June 2025 Market Report
June 2025 Newsletter
Thurston Olsen Real Estate Group
Hey Friends!
Summer weather is finally here, and Toronto is putting on a show – outdoor concerts, beach days, school fun fairs, and the sweet smell of sunscreen in the air.
Whether you’re catching rays on your favourite patio, dodging water balloons in the backyard, or planning your next move (literally), June is the month where we forget about the cold and dark winters and remind ourselves why we live in this amazing city.
So grab a cold drink, find some shade, and dive into your June 2025 Market Update – we’ve got all the latest insights, numbers, and strategies to help you stay cool and in-the-know.
Let’s get into it!
What We Are Seeing From the Field
In May, Toronto home sales were down 14.3% year-over-year, with 2,315 properties sold through TRREB’s MLS® system. Some buyers remain on the sidelines, waiting for more interest rate relief and economic certainty.
New listings were up 7.2%, giving buyers more options and in some cases, added leverage.
The average selling price across all property types in Toronto was $1,155,616 in May – down 3.2% from May 2024.
What does this mean for you?
Buyers are seeing a rare mix of choice and softer prices – a potential window of opportunity.
For sellers, standing out in a more competitive market means getting the pricing, presentation, and marketing just right – and having the right real estate team in your corner makes all the difference (that’s us!). We are still seeing turnkey homes in prime locations selling quickly and often receiving multiple offers.
Check out the May year-over-year stats below for more information on the current market. If you would like statistics specific to your neighbourhood, an updated Comparative Market Analysis for your home, or help deciphering what the numbers could mean for you, please let us know and we would be happy to provide that for you.
60 Maybourne Ave! $849,000
We have a fantastic listing on the market that is a great opportunity for buyers who are looking for amazing value!
Tucked away on a quiet, family-friendly street, 60 Maybourne Ave is the kind of home that checks the boxes. With charming curb appeal, a bright open layout, and a dreamy backyard – this detached beauty is move-in ready and waiting for its next happy chapter.
Key Features:
Fantastic East-End Location – Peaceful street in a welcoming neighbourhood close to schools, Warden Woods and Taylor Creek Park, and easy access to transit and shopping.
Fresh Curb Appeal – Recently painted exterior, cozy covered front patio, and a private drive with 2 car parking.
Bright & Open Main Floor – Hardwood floors, plenty of windows, and a spacious open-concept living and dining area filled with natural light.
Spacious Kitchen & Family Room – Ample storage, a centre island for casual dining, and an impressive family room, complete with a woodburning fireplace.
3+1 Bedrooms – Three good-sized bedrooms upstairs, including a roomy primary, plus a bonus lower-level bedroom for guests or a home office.
2 Bathrooms – A 4-piece upstairs and a convenient 3-piece on the lower level.
Big Backyard Dreams – Fully fenced with a large deck, lush lawn, garden space, and a shed — perfect for summer BBQs and space for the kids or pets to roam.
Know someone who’s on the hunt for their dream home? Feel free to forward this email or share the listing with your friends and family. You never know who might fall in love with this gem!
We’re Proud to Sponsor the Leslieville Junior PS Fun Fair!
Mark your calendars!
The Leslieville Junior PS Fun Fair is back on Saturday, June 14th from 11am to 3pm.
This isn’t your average school fair, get ready for non-stop fun:
Bouncy castles
Double obstacle courses and slides
Inflatable sports games
A FREE art table and kids game zone
Face painting
Live music
Robotics games
Bake sale, food vendors, silent auction—and so much more!
It’s a day for the whole family!
We’re proud to support the school and all the incredible people who make this neighbourhood feel like home. So swing by and make some amazing memories!
For more info and tickets, please check out the event page HERE
We’re Here To Help!
As always, we would be happy to help you and any of your friends, family, colleagues, or neighbours with real estate services or advice. If you can think of anyone who could use our help, feel free to make an introduction! We promise we’ll make you look good.
Cheers!
Chris and Ford
May 2025 Market Report
May 2025 Newsletter
Thurston Olsen Real Estate Group
Hey Friends!
If you know the TO Group, you know we live for this time of year – not just because patios are buzzing and the Blue Jays are swinging for the fences – but because the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the playoffs and the spring real estate market is in full stride!
There’s just something electric about May in Toronto. The city comes alive – flags on porches, jerseys on backs, and Sold signs popping up on front lawns like spring tulips. Buyers are out, listings are blooming, and for many families, it’s game time.
Whether you’re looking to score your next dream home, weighing a move, or just keeping an eye on the market (while nervously watching OT), we’ve got you covered.
Here’s your May 2025 Market Update – complete with all the latest stats, insights, and opportunities to help you stay ahead of the play.
Let’s drop the puck and get into it!
What We Are Seeing From the Field
April brought a typical seasonal increase in real estate activity compared to March, but total home sales across Toronto were still down compared to this time last year. In fact, Toronto REALTORS® reported 2,129 sales through TRREB’s MLS® system – a 17.5% drop year-over-year. Why? Many buyers are still sitting on the sidelines, waiting for lower borrowing costs and more economic certainty before jumping in.
With that said, new listings were up 6.8%, giving buyers more choice and leverage. With inventory at elevated levels, buyers had more room to negotiate, which put downward pressure on prices across some segments of the market.
Taking into account all market segments in Toronto, the average selling price in April was $1,144,977, down 0.6% compared to April 2024.
What does that mean for you? If you’re a buyer, it’s a rare moment of increased supply and softer prices – a window of opportunity in a market that usually moves fast. If you’re a seller, pricing strategy and presentation are key, especially as more inventory means more competition.
Looking ahead, we expect that many households are keeping a close eye on how the new federal government handles trade relations, particularly with the U.S.
A more optimistic economic outlook could restore consumer confidence and bring more buyers back into the market.
Check out the April year-over-year stats below for more information on the current market. If you would like statistics specific to your neighbourhood, an updated Comparative Market Analysis for your home, or help deciphering what the numbers could mean for you, please let us know and we would be happy to provide that for you.
What to Expect for Housing & Mortgages After the Election
Well – that all happened quickly! With the Liberals re-elected under new leader Mark Carney, and another minority government in place, housing remains front and centre in Canadian policy conversations.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what the election outcome could mean for buyers, sellers, and homeowners:
Help for First-Time Buyers
One of the biggest promises? Removing GST on new homes under $1 million for first-time buyers. That’s a potential savings of up to $50,000. The policy hasn’t been passed yet, but it’s expected to be outlined in the federal budget next month.
Big Push for New Builds
Over $25 billion has been pledged to speed up housing construction – especially affordable and rental units where Canadians want to live – with support for municipalities, non-profits, and developers through low-cost financing.
Infrastructure & Zoning Support
Expect continued investment in transit, utilities, and municipal partnerships to support higher-density development, especially around transit stations — something Toronto has already been moving toward.
Rates Could Dip Further
Economists are predicting that The Bank of Canada may cut rates once or twice more this year, depending on economic conditions. That’s welcome news for variable-rate borrowers and anyone with a renewal coming up. Still, with global uncertainty, the path forward isn’t set in stone.
We’ll have more clarity once the federal budget is released – likely in June. In the meantime, it’s a great opportunity to review your plans and chat through any moves you’re thinking of making this year.
It’s Patio Season! (And we couldn’t be happier)
It’s always an exciting time of year when you can trade winter boots for sunglasses and hit some of your favourite patios! Here are some of our faves:
When we’re feeling laid-back after some tough negotiations, you’ll find us at Betty’s East soaking up the sun with a pint, or enjoying the family-friendly vibes and strong espresso game at Black Pony on Gerrard St E.
CafeTO’s patio setups make the city feel a bit like a Euro vacation (minus the airfare), while Lion on the Beach is perfect for casual hangs and people-watching on Queen St E in the Beach(es).
For tacos and tequila under the stars, it’s hard to beat the back patios at Chula or Tinga Kim in Leslieville. Bonus points to Nodo for pasta, wine, and a great vibe.
Do you have any favourites that we missed? Let us know – our research is always ongoing!
We’re Here To Help!
As always, we would be happy to help you and any of your friends, family, colleagues, or neighbours with real estate services or advice. If you can think of anyone who could use our help, feel free to make an introduction! We promise we’ll make you look good.
Cheers!
Chris and Ford
January 2025 Market Report
January 2025 Newsletter
Thurston Olsen Real Estate Group
Do you remember when you were younger, you may have calculated how old you would be when we hit the year 2000? Well, that somehow happened a quarter century ago!
The great thing about a new year is the endless possibilities that it presents to us. A fresh start to think on what we want to accomplish and an opportunity to “reset”
Now, let’s take a few minutes to give you another Real Estate update for January 2025.
What Are Your 2025 Real Estate Resolutions?
Let the TO Group help you check them off your list!
The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on the year prior as well as an opportunity to think ahead and plan for your future.
Some of us love goal setting and others can find it intimidating. Don’t sweat it! If your 2025 goals are real estate related, let us help you complete them!
Maybe your family is growing and it’s time for an upgrade?
We can help make that transition to your next home as smooth as possible for you and your family.
Maybe the kids have left the nest and you are ready to “right-size”?
We are here to help you decide what type of property best fits the next stage of your life and to make transitioning a breeze.
Maybe you are tired of paying rent to your landlord so that they can pay off their mortgage with your hard earned dollars?
Let’s help you buy that first home so that you can start building your own equity for YOUR future.
Maybe you’d like to build equity and earn passive income through real estate investing?
We have a ton of experience with income properties and can help you understand the benefits and responsibilities involved in owning one.
Just reach out for a casual, no obligation chat at any time. Even if your goals are for 2028 and beyond, we are always happy to start the conversation so that you can be set up for success when the time comes.
Utilize Us!
A friendly reminder that we are here to support you in all aspects of being a homeowner, not just to help you buy or sell homes.
We are consistently fine-tuning our rolodex of house related professionals so that we can provide you with trusted names for when you need them the most.
We have painters, landscapers, handy people, furnace and A/C specialists, roofers, contractors, plumbers, electricians, mortgage brokers, lawyers, just to name a few…
So if ever you are in need of a local professional, you can start with us! There is a good chance that we have just the right person to help you out
Call or email us anytime
2024 Is In The Rearview Mirror, So Now What?
The Toronto housing market experienced another shift in 2024. The number of sales were down and new listings were up, while we saw an increased condo inventory that we haven’t seen in recent history. Prices overall, were down by a modest 2.7% for the average home in the city of Toronto. The market for freehold homes held fairly steady as the demand for those (especially renovated ones) remained strong.
High borrowing costs weighed heavily on affordability throughout 2024, however the Bank of Canada’s rate cuts in the second half of the year offered some much needed relief.
Looking ahead, further rate reductions and stabilized home prices could signal improved conditions in 2025.
We are cautiously optimistic on what 2025 holds for our market given the instability of our Government and with a new President of the US coming into power.
With that being said, we are expecting the number of sales to rebound back to the levels we are used to, as well as a modest increase in the average price of a home in our amazing city. The condo inventory should start to shrink now that interest rates have improved affordability for first time buyers while our city continues to grow in population.
Check out the December year-over-year stats below for more information on the current market. If you would like statistics specific to your neighbourhood, an updated Comparative Market Analysis for your home, or help deciphering what the numbers could mean for you, please let us know and we would be happy to provide that for you.
Help Us Reach Our 2025 Real Estate Goals!
Like many of you, The TO Group also has real estate goals for 2025.
This year, we are determined to help as many of you, your family members, your friends, or your neighbours with their real estate needs. The more the merrier!
We would be forever grateful for the opportunity to help anyone you can think of that could use our expertise.
So feel free to introduce us! We promise we’ll make you look good.
We are so excited for 2025 and can’t wait to be of service to you and your people. Thank you for an amazing 2024!
Cheers! Chris and Ford
December 2024 Market Report
December 2024 Newsletter
Thurston Olsen Real Estate Group
Hey Friends!
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you for helping to make 2024 an incredible year in real estate for the TO Group. Your trust, support, and referrals have made all the difference, and it’s been an absolute privilege helping you and your people navigate the Toronto market.
From finding dream homes to building wealth through smart investments, we’re grateful to be part of the journey.
Here’s to an even brighter 2025—cheers to you and your families!
Now, let’s take a few minutes to give you another Real Estate update for December 2024.
Mark Your Calendars! The Bank of Canada Makes Their Next Rate Announcement on December 11th
The Bank of Canada is set to announce its final interest rate decision of the year on December 11th. This will set the tone for borrowing costs heading into 2025, with impacts on mortgage rates and affordability. Many are speculating that the overnight rate will decrease by either 0.25% or 0.5%. This will directly affect those who have or will be going for variable rate mortgages.
It will be interesting to see what happens with the fixed rates as they follow the bond yields and are not as directly related to the Bank of Canada overnight rate as the variable rates are. The election of Donald Trump in the USA will have some effect, but as long as we continue to see weaker economic information from Canada (ie. increased unemployment rates) the fixed rates have a good chance of staying low.
If you’re up for renewal in the next year or two, it never hurts to reach out to a mortgage broker to discuss options.
Need a recommendation? We have some great mortgage partners that are here to help. Just ask!
Reminder! Bold Mortgage Reforms: Making Home Ownership More Accessible in Canada
Exciting mortgage policy changes take effect on December 15th, offering new opportunities for buyers:
- 30-Year Amortizations for First-Time Buyers & New Builds: Lower monthly payments mean improved affordability, but higher overall interest costs.
- Higher Purchase Threshold for Minimal Down Payments: Buyers can now put less than 20% down on homes priced up to $1.5M (up from $1M), though carrying costs remain significant.
- Easier Lender Switching: Insured mortgage holders can renew with a different lender without a stress test, encouraging better rate competition.
These reforms aim to make buying a home easier but may also increase market competition and boost prices. We anticipate that this will have the biggest effect on homes in the $1M-$1.3M range. We see a huge opportunity for multi-unit homes where buyers can buy with less down and can supplement the higher costs of borrowing with rental income.
What We Are Seeing From the Field
The Toronto housing market is heating up as home sales surged by 39.1% year-over-year in November 2024. Buyers are jumping in, thanks to reduced borrowing costs and favorable market conditions, while new listings increased by a modest 4.2% compared to November 2023. However, this imbalance tightened market conditions, nudging the average home price up 2.8% year-over-year to $1,080,167.
Key Highlights:
- Home Sales: 2,236 homes sold in November, with single-family detached homes driving much of the price growth.
- Listings: 4,360 new listings entered the market, showcasing more opportunities for buyers.
- Condo Market: While prices remain just below last year’s levels (down 1%), ample choice gives condo buyers strong negotiating power.
What’s Ahead?
With population growth fueling housing demand and borrowing costs trending lower, experts anticipate a robust market recovery in 2025.
This upbeat market trend hints at exciting times ahead. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest, now’s the time to plan your next move! Let’s Chat
Shout Out To A Local Business
In The Beach – Landscape Maintenance Specialists
Getting tired of staying on top of lawn maintenance, fall clean-ups, and snow removal? For some of us, life gets busy and exterior home maintenance tends to take a back seat. Why not consider hiring a trust-worthy professional and LOCAL company to help you protect your greatest investment, your home?
Our friends at In The Beach are a friendly and professional crew that focus on quality, dependability, and respect for their clients.
Book your seasonal services now and let the pros handle the hard work while you stay cozy indoors. Contact them today to secure your spot and make sure you mention that The TO Group sent you!
Thank You for Making Our Holiday Season Food Drive a Huge Success!
(We may need a bigger truck for the next one!)
Thanks to the incredible generosity of many, our East Side Food Drive Holiday Season food drive in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank was a huge success—our most rewarding one yet!
We couldn’t have done it without you! Every donation made a real difference for families who needed it most. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed.
Let’s continue making an impact together!
As always, we’re here for any real estate services or advice you, your family, or friends might need. Whether it be next week, next month, or next year, it’s never too early to have a chat regarding real estate plans. Feel free to introduce us—we promise to make you look great! ?
Cheers!
Chris and Ford
