This is the time of year when the weather is as fickle as a Blue Jays win streak – sunshine one minute, flurries the next. And much like the return of baseball, the early innings of the spring market can feel a little unpredictable. But beneath that variability, a clearer story is beginning to take shape.

The latest TRREB data shows that sales across the GTA are up 1.7% year-over-year, while new listings are down a notable 16.7%. At the same time, prices remain below last year’s levels. In short, improved affordability is drawing buyers back into the market – and they’re starting to act.

On the ground, we’re seeing this play out in real time. Inventory that has been sitting on the market for prolonged periods is beginning to…

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Features | Have Agent, Will Travel 

Anyone can book a flight online. But if you’re looking for an unforgettable experience complete with a once-in-a-lifetime itinerary, customized accommodations and foolproof support, you’ll need a travel agent. Yes, they still exist, and no, you can’t do it without one.

Words by Leah Rumack

Maryann Gaskin, owner of the luxury travel agency Gaskin Travel Inc., had to jump through a few hoops to hide a photographer in the woods in France. But when he captured the exact moment her client proposed to his girlfriend on their vacation, it was worth it. She had also arranged for a post-proposal picnic with a bottle of the couple’s favourite champagne and had framed photos of the pair placed in their hotel room. “It’s…

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