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Toronto Home Sales Plummet to 45-Year Low

1/23/2026

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  • New home sales in Toronto hit a 45-year low in 2025, totaling only 5,300 units.
  • Experts attribute the decline to high prices and geopolitical concerns, threatening up to 100,000 jobs in Ontario's construction sector.
  • Experts call for government intervention, including eliminating the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on new homes, to stimulate the market.
  • Average prices are $1.02 million for new condos and $1.4 million for single-family homes.