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GTA Condo Market Explained: Buying, Selling & Renting in 2026 | #WeSpeakCondo

Updated: Jun 30

Two men in a red studio discuss buyer’s market and pre-construction risks, with microphones and #WESPEAKCONDO text.

Episode Description: 

In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas sits down with Ryan Grossman, a realtor with RE/MAX Realtron and co-founder of Condo Communities, to discuss what buyers and sellers need to know in today’s GTA condo market.


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Ryan breaks down whether the current market is favouring buyers or sellers, why condo inventory and rental vacancy matter, and how first-time condo buyers should think about affordability, carrying costs, resale value, financing, and offer conditions.


They also discuss what sellers need to do to stand out in a competitive market, why pricing matters more than ever, how proper photos and presentation can impact showings, and why buyers should look beyond the unit itself when evaluating a condo building.


The conversation also covers status certificates, maintenance fee increases, special assessments, buyer visits before closing, and the risks of buying pre-construction versus resale condos.


In this episode, we cover:

  • GTA condo market conditions in 2026

  • Buyer’s market vs. seller’s market

  • Rental vacancy and condo investor pressure

  • What first-time condo buyers should look for

  • Why resale value matters when buying a condo

  • How to evaluate a condo building before buying

  • Why buyers should review corridors, lobbies, amenities, and management

  • Financing pre-approvals and offer conditions

  • Status certificates and why they matter

  • Maintenance fees and future fee increases

  • Special assessments and condo financial health

  • Buyer visits before closing

  • What sellers need to do before listing

  • Pricing strategy in a softer condo market

  • Offer presentation strategies

  • Pre-construction condos vs. resale condos

  • Why resale buildings may be safer for today’s buyers


Whether you are a first-time condo buyer, condo seller, investor, landlord, tenant, realtor, property manager, or board member, this episode provides practical insight into how to make smarter condo decisions in today’s market.


Guest: Ryan Grossman

Company: RE/MAX Realtron

Co-Founder: Condo Communities

Phone: 416-970-4777


Subscribe to #WeSpeakCondo for more conversations about condo governance, real estate, property management, buying, selling, maintenance fees, building operations, and the issues that matter most to Ontario condominium communities.


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