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The Market, in writing

The market, in writing

Market updates and guides for buyers, sellers and investors across Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto and the west GTA. Every post starts from the numbers.

  1. Buying · Brampton · July 9, 2026

    Brampton homes with legal basement apartments: the math

    A legal basement apartment in Brampton can rent for around $2,000 a month and cover half your mortgage. Here's the real math, the rules, and the costs.

  2. Buying · Brampton · July 7, 2026

    Brampton co-signer mortgage: does it still work in 2026

    A Brampton co-signer mortgage can still get a buyer approved in 2026, but the rules tightened. Here is how co-signing works and what lenders now want to see.

  3. Selling · Brampton · July 6, 2026

    Brampton seller’s checklist: 30 days to a strong listing

    A Brampton seller's checklist for the 30 days before listing: price on comps, fix what buyers notice, and launch clean in a 5.3-month market.

  4. Market Updates · Brampton · July 3, 2026

    Brampton market update: the June 2026 picture explained

    Brampton market update for June 2026: the latest TRREB data shows the average Brampton home at $889,407, 456 sales, and 5.3 months of inventory.

  5. Selling · Brampton · July 2, 2026

    Pre-listing repairs for Brampton homes: what’s worth doing

    Pre-listing repairs in Brampton: which fixes actually lift your sale price in a 5.3-month market, and which ones just burn cash before you list.

  6. Buying · Brampton · June 30, 2026

    Brampton listings and the Canada Day weekend slowdown

    Brampton listings slow down over the Canada Day weekend, but the long weekend still works for buyers. See what the May 2026 TRREB numbers actually show.

  7. Education · Brampton · June 29, 2026

    Brampton property tax 2026: what you’ll actually pay

    Brampton property tax 2026 explained: the City held its portion at 0%, but the combined bill still rises about 4.31% once Peel Region is added in.

  8. Education · Brampton · June 26, 2026

    Bramalea Brampton real estate: the established east-end play

    Bramalea Brampton real estate guide: what homes cost, the lettered-section streets, parks, GO transit, and where the May 2026 Brampton market sits.

  9. Education · Brampton · June 25, 2026

    Brampton townhouse vs detached: which holds value better

    Brampton townhouse vs detached: TRREB data shows detached homes held value better, down 6.66% on the HPI versus 9.47% for townhouses over the past year.

  10. Market Updates · Toronto · June 24, 2026

    Toronto Condo vs Freehold: Why Sellers Can’t Compete

    Toronto condo vs freehold in May 2026 is not even close. Semis sold at 105% of asking in 17 days while condos sat with 7 in 10 failing to sell.

  11. Selling · Brampton · June 24, 2026

    Downsizing in Brampton 2026: Why Sellers Are Stuck Now

    Downsizing in Brampton 2026 is harder than owners expect. The average home sold for $889,407 in May per TRREB, and homes sit 43 days. Here is the real read.

  12. Buying · Brampton · June 23, 2026

    Brampton bungalows under $900K: still findable in 2026

    Brampton bungalows under $900K still exist in 2026. With the city median at $835,000 per TRREB, here's where to look and what to expect when you buy.