Published 16 September 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
No one can reliably predict 2027 prices. What the data shows: in August 2026 the GTA average price was $993,410, down 2.7% year over year, and the MLS® Home Price Index was down 4.5%. Condos have been weaker than houses, with GTA condo apartments at 96% of asking and 41 days on market. Interest rates are lower, with the Bank of Canada at 2.25%, which supports demand. Decide based on your own timeline and budget, not a forecast.
Where prices are now
| August 2026 | GTA (TRREB) |
|---|---|
| Sales | 5,057 |
| Average price | $993,410 (−2.7% y/y) |
| MLS® HPI composite | −4.5% y/y |
| Average sale-to-list | 97% |
| Average days on market | 35 |
| Active listings | 24,482 |
Source: TRREB Market Watch, August 2026.
The forces that will decide 2027
- Interest rates: the Bank of Canada held at 2.25% in September 2026. Lower rates improve affordability, but renewals at higher rates than 2020–2021 still pressure some owners.
- Supply: 24,482 active listings in August 2026 gave buyers choice. Fewer new listings would firm prices; more would soften them.
- Condo investors: the condo segment depends heavily on investor demand and rents.
- Population and immigration policy: slower growth reduces rental and ownership demand.
- Jobs and confidence: the economy drives willingness to buy.
Houses vs condos
| August 2026 GTA | Detached | Condo apartment |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | $1,288,669 | $617,593 |
| Sale-to-list | 97% | 96% |
| Days on market | 33 | 41 |
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How to decide without a forecast
- Buyers: buy if you plan to stay five or more years, the payment fits comfortably, and you have a cushion. Trying to time the bottom often means competing when everyone returns.
- Sellers: sell when your life needs it, priced to today’s market. Waiting a year costs carrying costs and risk in both directions.
- Investors: run the numbers on today’s rents and rates, not on appreciation.
Where I fit
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty. I give buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA the current numbers for their area and home type, so decisions rest on data rather than headlines. See the monthly market report.
The takeaway
The August 2026 data shows a soft but functioning GTA market: prices down modestly year over year, condos weaker than houses, and lower interest rates supporting demand. Nobody can promise what 2027 brings, so base your decision on your timeline, budget and today’s local numbers.
Talk it through with me
Should you buy or sell now or wait?
Tell me your plans and area. I will send the current local numbers and an honest opinion.
I will come back to you personally, usually the same day. If it is urgent, call or text 833-330-1925.
Frequently asked questions
Will Toronto house prices drop in 2027?
No one can reliably predict that. In August 2026 GTA average prices were down 2.7% year over year and the HPI was down 4.5%.
Are Toronto condo prices falling?
Condos have been weaker than houses. GTA condo apartments sold at 96% of asking after 41 days on average in August 2026.
Is it a good time to buy in Toronto?
It can be if you plan to stay several years and the payment fits your budget. Buyers currently have more choice than in recent peak years.
What is the Bank of Canada rate?
2.25% after the 2 September 2026 decision.
Should I wait to sell until prices recover?
Only if you can carry the costs and risk. Selling when your life requires it, priced to the market, is often better than timing.
Where can I find current Toronto market data?
TRREB publishes monthly Market Watch reports, and this site has a monthly market report.
Sources
- TRREB Market Watch, August 2026 — district tables W06, W07 and W08 for all home types, detached and condo apartment, plus the MLS® HPI benchmark page. Accessed 16 September 2026.
- Bank of Canada — policy interest rate — the overnight rate that drives prime and variable mortgage rates. Accessed 16 September 2026.
Related reading
- Buying Near a Planned Development in Toronto: How to Check Before You Offer
- Monthly market report
- Should I sell my house in 2026?
- Is now a good time to buy?
- Toronto luxury 2027 outlook
About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Etobicoke. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA, with deep local knowledge of the west end. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume. Every market figure here comes from TRREB’s published tables and every rule from RECO or Ontario legislation, so you can check all of it without asking me.
Reach me at connect@jatindua.com or 833-330-1925, or book a call.