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Market insights, home tips, and local real estate news from the Joe, Doug & Randal Real Estate Team.
2026
Cautious Sellers & Buyers in September
September market activity suggests that both buyers and sellers are behaving cautiously across the GTA, with balanced inventory and steady prices.
Seasonality of New Listings
Understanding the seasonal trends that influence when new inventory hits the Halton real estate market.
Tracking Real Estate Values Beyond Average Home Prices
Tracking real estate prices can be famously tricky. That is why we need to look at a variety of stats to best understand the trend of values.
Conversations with Industry Pros
We spent the last week or two reaching out and connecting with many of the professionals that we work with and trust, to build a well rounded understanding of the local economy and how it relates to the housing market.
Negotiation Lessons from a Recent Purchase
3 practical elements of negotiation that helped secure the right home for our clients.
Features of Balanced Markets
One way to evaluate whether a market is considered a seller's market, buyer's market, or balanced market, is to look at the months of inventory (MOI).
The Importance of Price Discovery
We invest considerable time and energy when completing a valuation for a home we are going to list.
Positive Case Study To Start 2026!
We recently listed a townhome and within 5 days we had received 3 offers on it, and it sold firm (no conditions), for a little over list price.
2025
Embracing 2026 with Hope & Realism
2026 will no doubt present challenges & opportunities for both buyers & sellers alike.
The Helpful Third Wheel
We enjoy working with individuals, investors, families, and couples. Each profile brings its own familiar dynamic and patterns.
Perspectives on Rightsizing
A longstanding concept for retirement-aged homeowners is the idea of downsizing. The typical narrative is something like the following: A homeowner lives in a large two-storey home for a long stretch of time.
Why Predicting Home Sales is Challenging
It might be reasonable to assume that we could predict how many homes will sell in a certain area with pretty good accuracy.
Handy Step-by-Step Guide for Buyers
We are experiencing a more buyer friendly market in most segments, with some relief on interest rates, reduced prices, and higher inventory (more choice).
Pricing Right is Critical
When listing a home, pricing right is always critical. It is especially important when inventory is higher than normal.
Hey Can You Get Me More Info On This House?
It's not uncommon for us to receive a text message with an address, along with the question "hey, can you get me more info on this house?"
Focus on the Buyer's Needs & Goals
It's not uncommon for a homebuyer to ask their real estate agent "what do you think of the house?" A very reasonable question.
How Do You Make Big Decisions?
Where we live - and what real estate we own - can involve big, risky, life-changing decisions.
Set Your House in Order
A relevant cliche today.
Loss Aversion
What is loss aversion and how does it relate to our local real estate market?