The Market, in writing

The market, in writing

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Buying · Brampton · June 22, 2026

    Undervalued Streets in Brampton and How to Spot Them

    Undervalued streets in Brampton still exist in 2026. Here is how to find the pockets where homes sell below the $889,407 city average, backed by TRREB data.

  6. Market Updates · Brampton · June 22, 2026

    GTA Move-Up Buyers: The $54K Window You Should Know

    GTA move-up buyers: the gap between a Brampton condo and a detached home shrank by $54,000 in 12 months. The data tells a story most people are missing.

  7. Buying · Brampton · June 19, 2026

    Mortgage Pre-Approval Brampton: What Changed for 2026 Buyers

    Mortgage pre-approval in Brampton changed in 2026. Here's what shifted on rates, the insured cap, and how much income you need to qualify for a home.

  8. Market Updates · Brampton · June 19, 2026

    Brampton Condo Market: The Worst Year in the GTA

    Brampton condo market benchmark prices dropped nearly 13% in one year, worst in the GTA. See what the numbers mean for owners bleeding every month.

  9. Education · Brampton · June 18, 2026

    Brampton Basement Apartment Registration: The 2026 Rules

    Brampton basement apartment registration now means a $200 fee, a building permit, and a new city-wide rental licence in 2026. Here's the full process.

  10. Buying · Brampton · June 17, 2026

    Brampton New Construction Homes: What’s Coming in 2026

    Brampton new construction in 2026 covers Mount Pleasant, Northwest Brampton and downtown Riverwalk. Here's what's being built and the numbers behind it.

  11. GTA · Market Updates · June 17, 2026

    Bank of Canada Holds at 2.75%: What Changes Now

    Bank of Canada rate decision: the June hold isn't the story. For the first time in two years, the next move might not be a cut. Here is what that means.

  12. Investing · Brampton · June 16, 2026

    Investment Property Brampton: Does It Still Pencil in 2026

    An investment property in Brampton barely cash flows in 2026 with the condo benchmark at $405,400 and posted rates near 6%. Here are the real numbers.