A significant round of changes to Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) comes into force on September 21, 2026. The changes come from Schedule 12 of Bill 60 (the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025), which passed the Legislature last November. Whether you're a landlord with an investment property, a tenant renting in Markham, Stouffville, or Uxbridge, or a first-time renter in our Toronto farm area, here's what's changing and what it means for you. Faster timeline... [read more]

Listed by Debbie Powell & Lindsay Hawkins A rare find for anyone chasing lake life: this year-round detached home sits on a sprawling 104' x 181' lot with sweeping western views over Sturgeon Lake — and a private dock just steps from the door (dock license is transferable to the new owner). Inside, an open-concept main floor holds two separate living spaces and an eat-in kitchen with a brand-new island, while three bedrooms upstairs sit among the treetops with lake views... [read more]

A few things happening around Markham, Stouffville, and Uxbridge worth knowing about — whether you're a longtime neighbour or just getting to know the area: Uxbridge Fall Fair — September 11–13, 2026. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year ("Pulling Generations Together for 50 Years"), at Elgin Park. Expect the midway, demolition derby, tractor pulls, horse shows, and a classic car cruise-in. A bonus 50th Anniversary Tractor Pull runs the evening... [read more]

The GTA market tightened up heading into the fall. Here's what buyers and sellers in our core areas should know this week: Across the GTA: Average selling price came in at $1,003,956 in July, with sales down slightly (-0.9% year-over-year) but new listings down much more sharply (-17.8%). That gap matters — with fewer new listings coming to market, buyers may find less room to negotiate in the months ahead. Markham: Average price of $1,208,416, up 6.3% year-over-year — one... [read more]

👉 The overall demand for housing continues to be strong, with population growth being at a record pace and a resilient economy in Ontario.  Despite a shortfall in supply, it was the higher borrowing costs that kept home sales below the February sales record reached in 2021.  TRREB CEO John DiMichele anticipates that the demand for housing will only increase over the next two years. 👉 There’s a general belief that the Bank of Canada has finished hiking rates and... [read more]