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By Miguel Fernández Morales, LLB, MBA — Broker of Record, Real Estate Advisors Inc., Brokerage | Mortgage Agent Level 2, Mortgage Alliance

Choosing between Mississauga and Brampton comes down to three things: your budget, your commute, and the type of property you want. They're neighbouring cities, but they behave like different markets. Here's the comparison, based on current data.

Home prices: the real gap in August 2026

As of August 2026 (TRREB data via WOWA.ca), Mississauga's average sold price was $898,510, with a median of $842,000. Brampton's average was $886,865, with a median of...

Many buyers searching for "foreclosed homes" in Ontario picture the US model, where banks repossess and directly resell properties, often through a courthouse auction. Ontario works differently. Most defaulted-mortgage properties here go through Power of Sale, which generally proceeds without a court action: after a required notice period, the lender can sell the property directly, and any surplus is returned to the homeowner only after sale expenses, the mortgage debt, and any other claims with legal priority have been paid. Foreclosure, where the lender takes full legal ownership of the...

Published on: August 7, 2026

By Miguel Fernández Morales, LLB MBA — Real Estate Broker | Mortgage Agent Level 2 | Real Estate Advisors Inc., Brokerage

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Barrie vs Innisfil vs Orillia — Where Should You Buy a Home North of the GTA in 2026?

If you're thinking about leaving the GTA and aren't sure exactly where to land, this guide is for you. Innisfil, Barrie, and Orillia sit along the same highway — but they are completely different markets in terms of price, liquidity, lifestyle, and what's likely to happen with your investment long term.

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Recently, we assisted a couple in navigating the complex process of purchasing a pre-construction condo townhome. Their journey was fraught with challenges, leaving them disillusioned and vowing never to buy pre-construction again. But is this sentiment fair, or is it shaped by the critical media narrative surrounding pre-construction properties, particularly high-rise condos?

Historically, pre-construction purchases were seen as a secure path to capital appreciation. However, the once-reliable strategy of paying a premium over resale properties no longer guarantees substantial returns....

Statistics Canada said Tuesday the annual inflation reading for December came in at 1.8 per cent, down from 1.9 per cent in November.

The report noted restaurant food purchases and alcohol bought from stores contributed the most to the deceleration — items which were subject to the tax reprieve, along with children's clothes and toys, among others.

Without the tax break, the agency said the annual inflation rate would have risen to 2.3 per cent, driven in part by upward pressure from a month-over-month jump in accommodation costs in British Columbia — coinciding with Taylor Swift wrapping...

As expectations for interest rate cuts grew and affordability challenges mounted, many prospective homebuyers opted to wait on the sidelines this year. As a result, spring home sales were sluggish, and enthusiasm for the market waned. However, following four interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada this summer and fall—most recently bringing the overnight lending rate down to 3.75%—optimism is gradually returning. Could this set the stage for a more active spring market in 2025?

It has been several years since Canada’s real estate market experienced a traditional spring surge, with sales...

TORONTO, ONTARIO, September 4, 2025 – August home sales reported by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) were up on a year-over-year basis. Over the same period, home buyers benefitted from an even larger increase in the inventory of listings. Average selling prices continued to be negotiated downward due to the elevated choice across market segments.

“Compared to last year, we have seen a modest increase in home sales over the summer. With the economy slowing and inflation under control, additional interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada could help offset the impact of tariffs....

By Miguel Fernández | Real Estate Broker & Mortgage Agent | Real Estate Advisors Inc., Brokerage

With over 17 years of experience in Ontario real estate, I work with buyers and sellers across Barrie and the Greater Toronto Area — helping them make informed decisions based on real market data, not guesswork. Every month I review the latest numbers so my clients know exactly where the market stands and what it means for them.

Here is what April 2026 is telling us.

The April 2026 numbers confirm what many were already feeling on the ground: more buyers are active, and fewer properties are...

Written by Miguel Fernandez Morales | Published on November 7, 2022

Despite the continued housing market transition to a higher borrowing cost environment, the average selling price in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) found some support near $1.1 million since the late summer. GTA home sales continued to adjust to substantially higher interest rates in October 2022, both on an annual and monthly basis. However, new listings are also down year-over-year and month-over-month. The persistent lack of inventory helps explain why the downward trend in home prices experienced in the spring has...

Written by Miguel Fernandez Morales | Published on November 23, 2022

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