As we move into the final weeks of summer 2025, the GTA housing market is showing major shifts that buyers, sellers, and investors can’t ignore. From a looming Bank of Canada rate cut to a surge in inventory, today’s episode breaks down the numbers, trends, and opportunities shaping the late summer real estate landscape.

Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• 📉 Rates & BoC Decision: Markets now pricing in a 2 out of 3 chance of a BoC rate cut on September 17th.
• 🏦 Mortgage Outlook: Fixed rates may dip below 4%, reshaping affordability and buyer psychology.
• 📊 Sales & Listings: New listings outpaced sales, pushing inventory up 22% YoY and shifting market dynamics.
• 🏘️ Buyer’s Advantage: Conditions, negotiations, and opportunities in condos, townhomes, and detached homes.
• 💼 Jobs & Economy: 66,000 jobs lost in August, unemployment at 7.1%, with Toronto topping the country at 8.9%.
• 🔮 Big Picture: Canada’s second-largest housing correction continues, but opportunities remain for strategic buyers.

The late summer numbers show a market in transition. Whether you’re a buyer waiting for rates to fall, a seller navigating higher inventory, or an investor eyeing opportunity, the coming months will be pivotal. Tune in, stay informed, and take advantage of the shifts ahead.

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The July 2025 housing market is showing signs of renewed optimism across Toronto and the GTA! 📈

Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto.

In this episode, I break down the latest TRREB Market Stats, share insights from Sherry Cooper’s expert analysis, and review CREA’s national numbers—all pointing to positive trends buyers, sellers, and investors need to watch closely.

✅ Where prices and sales are heading this summer
✅ Why inventory shifts are bringing balance back
✅ How national and local stats align for a brighter outlook

Whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or invest, these insights will help you stay ahead of the curve in today’s evolving market.

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Canada’s housing crisis isn’t just a problem—it’s an emergency. With 3.5 million homes needed by 2031, the gap between what’s being built and what’s required is widening fast. In this episode, we dive deep into six game-changing strategies governments, developers, and communities are using to speed up development proposals and get shovels in the ground—faster.

Ciao! Welcome to a new episode of Building Wealth Through Real Estate...Brick by Brick with me, Nico James-Bock, Founder of The CondoWiz™ Group and Broker at Keller Williams Co-Elevation Realty in Toronto.

From record rental construction and modular housing innovation to bold housing start targets, tax breaks, and cutting through red tape, we unpack what’s working, what’s stalling, and how Canada can turn approvals into keys in hand. Whether you’re in real estate, construction, or just trying to understand why your dream home feels out of reach, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

🎯 Key Topics:

• Why 2025 will see record completions—and why 2029 might not
• CMHC’s ambitious housing start targets
• How prefab homes are slashing build times
• The incentives and tax cuts motivating developers
• How modernized codes can speed approvals without cutting corners

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Until the next time,

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