Michelle Kam of Re/Max City Accord Realty Inc. lays out what Toronto buyers and sellers should watch for as economic policy south of the border starts to show up in local pricing and demand.
Toronto Ontario, Canada - October 08, 2026 - Toronto real estate has never moved on its own. Interest rates, trade policy, and investor confidence in the United States all find their way into decisions made by buyers and sellers here, sometimes within weeks.
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