April 2025 Numbers at a Glance
- Sales: 5,601 (▼ 23.3% YoY)
- Average Price: $1,107,463 (▼ 4.1% YoY)
- Active Listings: 27,386 (▲ 54% YoY)
- New Listings: ▲ 8.1% YoY
- Average Days on Market: 27 (▲ 22.2% YoY)
- Months of Inventory (MOI): 4.89 (Overall Balanced Market)
April typically marks a busy season in real estate — and this year was no exception when it came to showings and listings. But beneath that seasonal rhythm, the Greater Toronto Area market continues to show signs of cooling.
Sales are down, listings are up, and the balance of power has quietly shifted.
Let’s unpack what’s happening and what it means for you.
For Buyers: The Window Is Open (But Not Forever)
Right now, buyers have a rare advantage: more choice, more time, and more negotiation power.
You’re no longer pressured to bid blindly with no conditions. In fact, we’re seeing more conditional sales with financing, inspections, flexible closings and even condition on the sale of buyer’s property.
Another important shift? Many homeowners who locked in ultra-low mortgage rates during the pandemic are approaching renewal, and facing 4–5% rates. Some will list. Some will be motivated to sell.
What’s more, interest rates have come down, and prices have yet to climb back up—making this a unique window where affordability and opportunity meet.
If you’re planning to live in the home long-term, this is the time to buy with options, leverage, and less stress.
For Sellers: You Can Still Win — If You’re Strategic
This is not the market to “test” with an inflated price or a half-prepared home.
Sellers who succeed today are doing three things:
- Pricing accurately from Day 1
- Staging like it matters (because it does)
- Being prepared for longer selling timelines
Well-presented homes in desirable neighbourhoods are still selling, some with multiple offers. But those are the exception, not the rule. If you want to win, you need to be sharp, not lucky.
For 200K? This Might Be Your Moment
We recently helped:
- One couple move from a 1+1 condo to a condo-townhouse
- Another upgrade from a condo-townhouse to a freehold semi
- First time buyers into a small detached home (under $800k)
Both upsizers were done with only $200K more. At a 4% interest rate with a 25-year amortization, that works out to about $1,050/month in additional payments.
The first time buyers were two friends combining their savings to get into a detached home where they would’ve only been able to buy a 1 bedroom condo on their own.
With today’s softer prices, the numbers made sense. And they might make sense for you too.
What We Can Do for You
If you’re wondering whether it’s time to make a move, or if it’s even possible, here’s how we help:
- Detailed home evaluation so you know what you’re working with
- Mortgage pre-approval support from trusted experts
- No-pressure home tours based on your actual buying power – see if there’s anything you like to determine whether this move makes sense or not
- Step-by-step strategy planning so you feel confident, not rushed
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or buying for the first time — let’s build a plan that fits your future.
Because in uncertain times, a well-thought-out move is better than standing still.
📩 Curious about what this market means for you?
Let’s talk. I’ll give you real numbers, real advice, and a real strategy.
📱Phone: 647-504-0690
📧 Email: steven@mistersauga.ca
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