GTA REALTORS® Release November 2024 Stats
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) home sales increased strongly on a year-over-year basis in November 2024. Many buyers benefitted from more affordable market conditions brought about by lower borrowing costs. New listings were also up compared to November 2023, but by a much lesser annual rate. This meant that market conditions tightened, resulting in overall average price growth compared to last year.
“As we approach the end of 2024, I am pleased to report an improvement in housing market conditions. Many home buyers patiently waited on the sidelines for reduced inflation and lower borrowing costs. With selling prices remaining well off their historical peak and monthly mortgage payments trending lower, the stage is set for an accelerating market recovery in 2025,” said Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) President Jennifer Pearce.
GTA REALTORS® reported 5,875 home sales through TRREB’s MLS® System in November 2024 – up by 40.1 percent compared to 4,194 sales reported in November 2023. New listings entered into the MLS® System amounted to 11,592 – up by 6.6 percent year-over-year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, November sales were up month-over-month compared to October.
The MLS® Home Price Index Composite benchmark was down by 1.2 percent year-over-year in November 2024 – a much lesser annual decline rate than previous months. The average selling price was up by 2.6 percent compared to November 2023 to $1,106,050. Year-over-year average price growth was greater than that for the HPI Composite benchmark because of a greater weighting of detached home sales compared to last year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the average selling price edged slightly lower compared to October.
“Market conditions have tightened, particularly for single-family homes. The detached market segment experienced average annual price growth above the rate of inflation, particularly in the City of Toronto. In contrast, the condominium apartment segment continued to experience lower average selling prices compared to a year ago. Condo buyers benefit from a lot of choice and therefore negotiating power. This will attract renter households into homeownership as borrowing costs trend lower in the months ahead,” said TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer.
While the rental market will remain relatively well-supplied as more renters transition to homeownership, expect rental demand to pick up as population growth remains high. The rental market could strengthen for both tenants and landlords by reducing the backlog of cases at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
“Reforming the LTB to make it faster and fairer will go a long way to getting more individuals and families into homes they can afford,” said TRREB CEO John DiMichele.
November 2024 MoM Results
- There were 11,592 New Active Listings in Nov 2024 – DOWN 24.4% compared to Oct 2024.
- The average sold price was $1,106,050 in Nov 2024 – DOWN 2.6% compared to Oct 2024.
- There were 5,875 sales registered through TRREB’s MLS® System in Nov 2024 – DOWN 11.8% compared to Oct 2024.
- The average days on market (DOM) is 49 days – UP 14% compared to Oct 2023.
November 2024 YoY Results
- There were 11,592 New Active Listings in Nov 2024 – UP 6.6% compared to Nov 2023.
- The average sold price was $1,106,050 in Nov 2024 – UP 2.6% compared to Nov 2023.
- There were 5,875 sales registered through TRREB’s MLS® System in Nov 2024 – UP 40.1% compared to Nov 2023.
- The average days on market (DOM) is 49 days – UP 25.6% compared to Nov 2023.
