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Dear Friend,
Spring has sprung, bringing with it colourful new blooms and a sense of renewal. You may be thinking about new beginnings, too. After all, spring is typically peak homebuying season, and perhaps you spent the winter in your current home wondering if it was still the best fit for your household and lifestyle.
If a move is on your mind, you’re in luck. This month’s newsletter offers guidance on finding a home in a neighbourhood that truly works for you, along with tips to help reduce the stress that can come with purchasing a new home.
Love your current home? I’ve also included helpful pointers for making thoughtful updates so you can enjoy it even more in the years ahead.
No matter your real estate goals this season, I’m here for you. Please feel free to reach out anytime. I’m happy to offer guidance or just chat about your options. If you know anyone else who’s thinking about making a move this spring, I’d be glad to assist them as well.
春天来了，百花齐放，万物复苏。您或许也在考虑新的开始。毕竟，春天通常是购房旺季，也许您整个冬天都待在现在的房子里，琢磨着它是否仍然适合您的家庭和生活方式。
如果您正打算搬家，那您真是太幸运了。本月的简报将指导您如何在真正适合您的社区找到理想的房子，并提供一些小贴士，帮助您减轻购房过程中可能遇到的压力。
喜欢您现在的房子？我也提供了一些实用的小建议，教您如何进行一些贴心的改造，让您在未来的日子里更加享受它。
无论您这个季节的置业目标是什么，我都会竭诚为您服务。欢迎随时联系我。我很乐意为您提供指导，或者只是聊聊您的各种选择。如果您认识其他也打算在这个春天搬家的人，我也很乐意帮助他们。
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GTA REALTORS ® Release March Stats
GTA Real Estate Market Update by Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
TORONTO, ONTARIO, April 7, 2026 – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale housing market conditions tightened in March 2026 in comparison to last year. Sales were up year-over-year, while new listings were down. Selling prices were lower compared to March 2025 helping with affordability moving into the spring market.
“It’s encouraging to see an uptick in March home sales compared to last month and last year. This suggests that an increasing number of GTA households are looking to take advantage of improved affordability as we move into the spring market. Positive news on trade and geopolitical issues would help improve consumer confidence and home sales in the months ahead,” said TRREB President Daniel Steinfeld.
“Buyers continued to benefit from substantial negotiating power on price across major market segments in the last month. This explains why benchmark and average selling prices were down year-over-year. However, if market conditions continue to tighten, as they did in March, selling prices could start levelling off as we move through the remainder of 2026,” said TRREB Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer.
GTA REALTORS® reported 5,039 home sales through TRREB’s MLS® System in March 2026 – an increase of 1.7 per cent compared to March 2025. New listings entered into the MLS® System amounted to 14,442 – down by 16.7 per cent year-over-year.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, March 2026 home sales and new listings were up month-over-month compared to February 2026. Sales were up by a slightly greater monthly rate than new listings.
The MLS® Home Price Index (MLS® HPI) Composite benchmark was down by 7.4 per cent year-over-year in March 2026. The average selling price, at $1,017,796, was down by 6.7 per cent compared to March 2025.
On a month-over-month seasonally adjusted basis selling prices remained relatively flat, with the MLS® HPI Composite edging down and the average selling price edging up compared to February 2026.
“The GTA housing supply pipeline is in danger of running dry in the medium-to-long term. The federal and provincial governments announcements on HST and development charge relief were important affordability policy initiatives designed to spur new home sales and construction. It will be important to ensure that the right types of homes are built, namely ‘missing middle’ home types bridging the gap between condos and traditional single-family homes. This is contemplated in the recent Ontario Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act,” said TRREB CEO John DiMichele.
大多伦多地区房地产经纪人协会发布三月市场数据
多伦多地区房地产委员会发布大多伦多地区房地产市场最新动态
安大略省多伦多，2026年4月7日 — 与去年同期相比，2026年3月大多伦多地区（GTA）二手房市场行情趋紧。销量同比增长，但新挂牌房源数量下降。与2025年3月相比，售价有所下降，这有助于提高春季市场的可负担性。
“令人鼓舞的是，3月份的房屋销量较上月和去年同期均有所增长。这表明，随着春季市场的到来，越来越多的大多伦多地区家庭希望利用可负担性得到改善的机会购房。贸易和地缘政治方面的利好消息将有助于提振消费者信心，并在未来几个月促进房屋销售。”多伦多地区房地产委员会主席丹尼尔·斯坦菲尔德表示。
“上个月，买家在主要市场区域继续拥有强大的价格议价能力。这解释了基准售价和平均售价同比下降的原因。然而，如果市场状况像3月份那样持续收紧，随着2026年剩余时间的到来，售价可能会开始趋于平稳，”多伦多地区房地产委员会（TRREB）首席信息官杰森·默瑟（Jason Mercer）表示。
大多伦多地区房地产经纪人协会（GTA REALTORS®）报告称，2026年3月通过TRREB的MLS®系统共售出5,039套房屋，较2025年3月增长1.7%。MLS®系统新增房源14,442套，同比下降16.7%。
经季节性调整后，2026年3月的房屋销售量和新增房源数量均较2026年2月环比增长。房屋销售量的月度增幅略高于新增房源数量。
2026年3月，MLS®房屋价格指数（MLS® HPI）综合基准同比下降7.4%。平均售价为1,017,796加元，较2025年3月下降6.7%。
经季节性调整后，月度环比售价基本持平，MLS® HPI综合指数较2026年2月略有下降，而平均售价则略有上升。
“大多伦多地区（GTA）的住房供应在中长期内面临枯竭的风险。联邦和省政府宣布的HST（统一销售税）和开发费减免政策是重要的可负担性政策举措，旨在刺激新房销售和建设。确保建造合适的房屋类型至关重要，特别是那些介于公寓和传统独栋住宅之间的‘中间缺失’型房屋。安大略省最近通过的《房屋建设和交通基础设施改善法案》也考虑到了这一点。”多伦多地区房地产委员会（TRREB）首席执行官约翰·迪米歇尔（John DiMichele）表示。
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My Observations
A lot of interesting news in April! 5,039 homes sold in March, up slightly over last year while the number of homes listed dropped by a significant 16.7%. With sales starting to increase as we head into the spring market and only 21,596 homes listed, buyers will have less choice moving forward.
The big news is that as of April 1, 2026, Ontario officially eliminated the full 13% HST on eligible new home purchases for one year, running until March 31, 2027. Premier Doug Ford announced the measure on March 25, framing it as a "13% off" moment for the province's stalled construction sector. Buyers of new homes under $1 million can save up to $130,000, with partial relief extending to homes valued up to $1.85 million.
Here is the key clock for buyers: the purchase agreement must be signed between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. Construction must begin by December 31, 2028, and the home must be substantially completed by December 31, 2031. It applies to new detached homes, semis, condos, townhouses, and rowhouses, primary residences and qualifying rental properties. This is not a first-time-buyer-only program. All eligible buyers qualify.
Why this move by the government? Ontario housing starts hit their lowest levels in years heading into 2026, with new condo pre-sales stalled and builder confidence fragile. The HST cut is designed not just to move buyers off fences, but to give developers the demand signal they need to break ground. The province estimates the measure will trigger 8,000 additional housing starts, support 21,000 jobs, and contribute $2.7 billion to Ontario's GDP.
This is a very positive move by the government, sorely needed to help restore consumer confidence given the turbulent times we are in.
Moving forward, I believe the market will continue to improve and prices might have a higher possibility of starting their uptick trend.
Meanwhile, there are some great opportunities in the real estate market I would love to share with you. If you have any thoughts of buying or selling, give me a call; I would love to chat.
Have a great April!
Your Friend in Real Estate
Frank Fu Feng
我的观察
四月份有很多有趣的消息！三月份共售出5,039套房屋，略高于去年同期，而挂牌房屋数量却大幅下降了16.7%。随着春季市场到来，房屋销售开始回升，但挂牌房屋仅有21,596套，这意味着购房者未来的选择将更加有限。
最重磅的消息是，安大略省正式宣布，自2026年4月1日起，符合条件的新房购买将免除13%的HST（统一销售税），为期一年，直至2027年3月31日。省长道格·福特于3月25日宣布了这项措施，并将其比作该省停滞不前的建筑业的“13%折扣”。购买价值低于100万加元的新房的买家最多可节省13万加元，而价值高达185万加元的房屋也可享受部分减免。
以下是购房者的关键时间节点：购房协议必须在2026年4月1日至2027年3月31日之间签署。房屋必须在2028年12月31日之前开工建设，并于2031年12月31日之前基本完工。该政策适用于新建独立屋、半独立屋、公寓、联排别墅和排屋，包括自住房屋和符合条件的出租房产。这并非仅限首次购房者，所有符合条件的购房者均可参与。
政府为何采取这项举措？安大略省的房屋开工量在2026年之前跌至多年来的最低水平，新建公寓的预售停滞不前，建筑商的信心也十分脆弱。降低HST（统一销售税）的目的不仅在于促使购房者下定决心，更在于向开发商发出他们所需的市场需求信号，从而推动项目开工。该省预计，这项措施将带动8000套新房开工，创造21000个就业岗位，并为安大略省的GDP贡献27亿加元。
鉴于当前动荡的市场形势，政府的这项举措非常积极，对于提振消费者信心至关重要。
展望未来，我相信市场将持续好转，房价也更有可能开始回升的势头。
同时，房地产市场也涌现出一些绝佳的投资机会，我很乐意与您分享。如果您有任何买房或卖房的想法，欢迎随时联系我，我很乐意与您交流。
祝您四月愉快！
您的房地产伙伴
丰富 Frank
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