Jason Walker Real Estate in Toronto

TORONTO, ONTARIO, January 7, 2026 - Annual Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales declined in 2025 compared to 2024, as economic uncertainty weighed on consumer confidence. Over the same period, listing inventory remained elevated, allowing for selling prices to be negotiated downward, helping improve affordability.  “The GTA housing market became more affordable in 2025 as selling prices and mortgage rates trended lower. Improved affordability has set the market up for recovery. Once households are convinced that the economy and labour market are on a solid footing, sales will increase as pent-up demand is satisfied,” said Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) President Daniel Steinfeld.  For calendar year 2025, GTA REALTORS® reported 62,433 home sales through TRREB’s MLS® System – down by 11.2 per cent compared to 2024. New listings amounted to 186,753 – up by 10.1 per cent year-over-year. The annual average selling price in 2025 was $1,067,968 – down by 4.7 per cent com...

January is the perfect time to declutter and refresh your home. Professional organizers recommend getting rid of these 12 common items to create a cleaner, more organized space. Pantry Items – Toss expired food and donate what no longer fits your lifestyle. Tupperware – Eliminate mismatched, stained, or warped containers to keep your kitchen neat. Junk Drawer – Keep only essential items like pens, rubber bands, and scissors. Miscellaneous Cords – Sort through cords and store only the necessary ones. First Aid Kit – Replace expired medications and supplies, especially liquids and creams. First Layers – Get rid of worn, stretched-out socks and underwear, and replace them regularly. Clothing – Donate unworn items or those that haven’t been used in a year. Unused Holiday Décor – Discard broken or unwanted decorations before storing them away. Paper Clutter – Recycle old mail, magazines, and receipts to clear your desk. Toys – Involve your kids in sorting through unused toys to donate...