HeyJaredMandeepToor Podcast
Mandeep Toor is a trusted name in the Greater Toronto Area real estate market and the visionary behind the OMAXE Real Estate Team. He combines extensive market knowledge with a client-first approach, helping families, investors, and businesses. mandeeptoorrealtor.substack.com
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🏠 MORE CANADIANS ARE CHOOSING SHORTER MORTGAGES — BUT THERE’S A RISK TO CONSIDER (opens the original)
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In Q1 2026: • 35.5% of new uninsured mortgages had variable rates• 49.5% had fixed terms of less than 5 years• Only 14.9% had fixed terms of 5 years or longer — down from 22.8% in 2022 . What does this mean? Shorter terms and variable mortgages can offer flexibility and may make sense depending on where rates are heading. But they also mean greater exposure to future interest-rate changes and mortgage renewal risk. CMHC reports that 35% of borrowers who recently renewed a mortgage experienced in
CANADA ECONOMIC & REAL ESTATE UPDATE — SEPTEMBER 2026 (opens the original)
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🏦 Bank of Canada holds at 2.25% The Bank of Canada has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.25% for the seventh consecutive decision , while continuing to monitor inflation risks linked to geopolitical tensions and new U.S. trade tariffs. 🏠 Mortgage rates remain an important factor Some 5-year fixed mortgage rates are now available around 4.09% , giving qualified buyers more options as borrowing conditions stabilize. 📉 Toronto real estate is under pressure Toronto-area housing is experien
Exciting news for Caledon! 🏡 The Town has officially launched its Housing Design Catalogue in partnership with CMHC (opens the original)
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This catalogue is a game-changer for creating more affordable housing options in our community . It features pre-reviewed designs that are generally compliant with the Ontario Building Code, which can save you time and reduce design costs . Whether you’re interested in an accessory dwelling unit (like a coach house) or a small multi-unit building (like a fourplex), this catalogue can help you get started faster . The Town has already “pre-reviewed” four specific designs that are most compatible
Is your condo fee a deal or a danger? 🏢 (opens the original)
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The golden rule: $0.75–$0.85/sq ft is reasonable.👉 For a 700 sq ft unit, ~$595/month = fair game.🚩 Over $1/sq ft? That’s pricey—unless the amenities wow you. But watch out: 🔻 Super low fees (e.g., $0.50/sq ft in an old building) = red flag. Could mean an underfunded reserve fund → hello, special assessments!🔻 Older buildings, pools, and utilities = higher fees.🔻 Fees ALWAYS rise—no legal cap in ON or BC. Must-do before buying: ✅ Review the status certificate with your lawyer.✅ Check reserve fund
Toronto Housing Market Update – July 2026 🇨🇦 (opens the original)
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• GTA sales: 5,995 (-0.9% YoY)• Avg price: $1,003,956 (-4.5% YoY)• Monthly drop: -$54,972 (-5.2%)• New listings: -17.8% YoY• Active listings: -12.1% YoY The big story: Sellers are disappearing faster than buyers. Supply tightened not because of demand surge, but because owners are withdrawing listings rather than accepting lower prices. Freehold homes took the biggest hit – 905 detached dropped 5.1% in just one month (-$65,547). Buyers still have leverage:• Properties sit 45 days on market• Aver
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