First and foremost, Happy New Year! We wish you and your family a healthy and happy 2026!
Now let's dive into the numbers for the last month of 2025. For buyers who have been watching from the sidelines, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's (TRREB) December Market Watch report continues to confirm that buyers are in control. Rising inventory, easing prices, and slower sales aren’t early signals — they’re active forces reshaping today’s market and giving buyers real leverage right now.
More Inventory & Less Urgency
Inventory has become one of the strongest advantages for buyers.
- Active listings climbed to 17,005, an increase of 17.5 percent year over year
- New listings reached 5,299, up 1.8 percent
With more homes available, competition has cooled. Buyers are no longer rushing to buy, they’re evaluating options, comparing value, and negotiating terms with confidence. This isn’t a developing trend anymore — it’s the current reality reflected in TRREB’s latest data.
Softer Prices Are Already Opening Doors
Pricing continues to offer meaningful relief in December. The average home price across all TRREB areas declined to $1,006,735, down 5.1 percent from this time last year. Median prices followed similar patterns in several regions, particularly where inventory has surged.
For buyers previously priced out, today’s market conditions are creating immediate opportunities — especially when paired with motivated sellers.
Longer Selling Timelines Are Strengthening Buyer Power Now
Time is another factor working in buyers’ favour.
- Average property days on market (PDOM) rose to 65 days.
This slower pace allows buyers to complete inspections, finalize financing, and negotiate conditions without the pressure that defined past markets. Urgency has already given way to flexibility.
Regional Highlights: Where Value Is Emerging Today
Market activity varied across regions, offering different opportunities depending on priorities and price range:
- City of Toronto: 1,363 sales, average price $986,542
- Durham Region: 455 sales, average price $844,473
- Peel Region: 666 sales, average price $937,012
- York Region: 683 sales, average price $1,204,046
- Simcoe County: 135 sales, average price $812,434
Lower‑priced regions continue to seeing some demand, while higher‑priced areas are moving more slowly — creating immediate room for negotiation.
What December’s TRREB Report Means for Buyers
The December TRREB figures highlight a market that already rewards patience, preparation, and strategic decision‑making. Buyers now benefit from greater selection, longer timelines, and stronger negotiating power.
Interest rates remain a factor, but today’s environment is undeniably more buyer‑friendly than the peak‑market conditions of recent years.
For those who have been waiting for leverage, the window isn’t opening — it’s here.
Thinking About Your Next Step
If you’re in the market to buy, this may be an ideal moment to move forward. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, upgrading, selling strategically, or exploring investment opportunities, informed decisions can create meaningful advantages in today’s market.
Contact us now, we guide GTA buyers and sellers through these opportunities with clarity and confidence.
