In an age of market speculation and misleading headlines, understanding the right real estate metrics is more important than ever. In this episode of The Last Honest Realtor, host David Fleming examines the 10 key measures that truly define the Toronto real estate market—offering insights beyond the typical “hot or cold” narratives.
Rather than relying on sweeping generalizations, David takes a data-driven approach, analyzing home prices, inventory, sales trends, and interest rates to uncover what these numbers actually signal about the market’s direction. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, investor, or simply curious about Toronto real estate, this episode will help you navigate 2025 with a more informed perspective.
In This Episode:
- Beyond the Headlines – Why statistics often tell a different story than the media.
- Home Prices & Market Cycles – Will Toronto’s average price finally break $1.2M again?
- Inventory & Absorption Rates – What they reveal about market conditions.
- The Condo Market Question – Are we approaching a turning point, or will challenges persist?
- Interest Rates & Market Dynamics – What recent Bank of Canada moves could mean for buyers and sellers.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Why market stats matter more than ever in 2025
06:10 – Misleading Market Narratives: What’s being overlooked?
14:25 – Home Prices: A return to peak levels, or a continued correction?
21:50 – Sales Trends & Market Momentum: Where are buyers and sellers moving?
29:15 – The Condo Market: Signs of recovery or further decline?
36:45 – Inventory & Absorption: How these numbers define supply and demand.
44:30 – Interest Rate Trajectory: What the data suggests for 2025.
52:10 – Final Thoughts: Key takeaways for market watchers.
Don’t Miss:
- The market indicator that best predicts price movement.
- Why inventory levels are more telling than month-over-month price shifts.
- A closer look at historical trends—and what they suggest for the year ahead.
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