August Toronto Real Estate Market Stats: Bank Of Canada Pauses as Sales Drop 5.2% Year Over Year

In the realm of residential real estate, August unfurled its unique tapestry of trends and events. As the anticipation surrounding the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision for September loomed, buyers and sellers alike held their breath. The outcome? A 5.2% decline in GTA home sales compared to the same period last year. Yet, there's a silver lining: the Bank of Canada opted to maintain the rates at a stable 5%, casting a reassuring glow upon prospective buyers.

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Amidst the ebb and flow, August 2023 painted an intriguing portrait. While housing inventory in 2023 outpaced its 2022 counterpart, the pièce de résistance was the staggering 16.2% uptick in new listings, a respite for our supply-starved market. The GTA's average home price held steady at $1,082,496, mirroring last August. With renewed confidence in lending rates and the tide of immigration swelling, the appetite for both homeownership and rentals promises to remain robust. During these challenging times, a prudent financial step is budgeting, and the Government of Canada offers a handy budget-planning tool. Initiate your budget journey by clicking here.

Let's dive deeper into regional snapshots across the GTA, encompassing Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Durham Region, York Region, and Brampton.

GTA Real Estate Market Stats:

When we cast our gaze upon all home types in August 2023, the average sale price in the GTA descended by 7.3%, resting at $1,134,781 (year-to-date). Yet, the year-over-year perspective reveals resilience, with prices maintaining a 0.3% uptick, resting at $1,082,496. Within the realm of GTA condos, prices remained relatively constant, dipping merely 0.8% to $705,572 (year-over-year), while condo sales surged by a notable 6.8%, totalling 1,609 transactions.

Toronto Real Estate Market Stats:

In the heart of Toronto, August 2023 painted a canvas where the average sale price for all home types slid by 5.7% to $1,099,063 (year-to-date). Examining the year-over-year average price, we discerned a 2.5% descent, settling at $1,005,945. Zooming in on Toronto's condo landscape, prices dipped 1.7% to $724,549 (year-over-year), while condo sales swelled by 5.6%, amassing 1,086 transactions.

Mississauga Real Estate Market Stats:

Mississauga's real estate landscape exhibited a unique interplay. While the average sale price for all home types in August 2023 slumped by 8.3% to $1,069,206 (year-to-date), the year-over-year perspective showcased a relatively minor decline of 1.8%, boasting an average price of $1,057,232. Zooming closer into Mississauga's condo sector, prices surged by 2.8% to $629,894 (year-over-year), while condo sales skyrocketed by an impressive 32.5%, accumulating 155 transactions.

Oakville Real Estate Market Stats:

Oakville, with its distinctive allure, witnessed an average sale price retreat by 7.5% to $1,545,241 (year-to-date) in August 2023. The year-over-year panorama unfolded with a 6% downturn, reflecting an average price of $1,492,687. Shifting our focus to Oakville's condo segment, prices dipped by 18.5% to $824,568 (year-over-year), whereas condo sales surged by an astounding 64%.

Durham Region Real Estate Market Stats:

The Durham Region offered its own narrative in August 2023, with the average sale price for all home types descending by 10.5% to $950,488 (year-to-date). Yet, the year-over-year perspective painted a contrasting picture, revealing a slight 1.1% upswing, resulting in an average price of $930,852. Within the confines of Durham Region's condo market, prices surged by 6.2% to $586,424 (year-over-year), with condo sales witnessing a modest 2.3% rise.

York Region Real Estate Market Stats:

York Region's real estate landscape unfolded with an average sale price dip of 5.3% to $1,353,864 (year-to-date) in August 2023. However, the year-over-year analysis unveiled a 5.9% price hike, culminating in an average price of $1,339,742. Peering into York Region's condo segment, prices ascended by 3.5% to $703,935 (year-over-year), although condo sales experienced a 4.7% decline.

Brampton Real Estate Market Stats:

Brampton showcased its own distinctive rhythm in August 2023, with the average sale price for all home types declining by 12.5% to $1,063,319 (year-to-date). Yet, the year-over-year lens uncovered a mere 0.5% price dip, showcasing an average price of $1,013,744. Delving into Brampton's condo sphere, prices exhibited a modest 1.7% downturn to $549,632 (year-over-year), while condo sales surged by an impressive 15.6%.

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