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Toronto Star
March 9, 2024
This Mississauga family wanted a detached house for less than $900,000. They found it in an affordable haven to the east
They move from Mississauga east to Bowmanville in the search for value, and leave behind a home close to urban amenities for good-sized house near friends.
InSauga
March 6, 2024
Overbidding has returned to these real estate markets in Ontario
Overbidding has returned to many neighbourhoods in Ontario, particularly in the GTA.
BlogTo
March 6, 2024
Bidding wars have returned as the GTA’s housing market heats back up
Overbidding has officially returned to dozens of GTA neighbourhoods ahead of the spring selling season, with multiple areas across the region entering sellers’ territory last month, according to real estate agency Wahi’s latest market report.
Now Toronto
March 3, 2024
Number of GTA neighbourhoods in underbidding territory reaches new high. Here’s the areas to look out for
The number of GTA neighbourhoods in underbidding territory is at the highest level in more than a year, according to new report.
Edmonton Journal
March 1, 2024
Edmontonians signal increase in home buying intentions
Alberta’s young population, in-migration and a possible increase of listings with spring market could be boosting interest in buying a home.
Calgary Herald
March 1, 2024
Albertans intent on buying homes this year
Even as migration and a youthful population stoke interest in buying a home in Alberta, many are watching interest rates carefully.
Toronto Sun
February 23, 2024
Couples who buy together, stay together
A Wahi-Angus Reid survey found that those who bought their home with a partner were about 10 times as likely to say it helped their relationship (34%) compared to those who said it made it worse (3%).
InSauga
February 21, 2024
Photos: 10 most romantic homes for sale in Canada released, Mississauga house featured
Buying a new home can be a challenge for a new couple but if you are in the market for something special, online real estate brokerage Wahi has put together a list of the most romantic homes for sale across Canada.
InSauga
February 13, 2024
Home underbids are around $188K in this Mississauga neighbourhood
As the real estate market remained sluggish this winter, one Mississauga neighbourhood had the highest underbidding on homes in the GTA.
Forbes Advisor
February 9, 2024
Best time to buy a house in Canada in 2024
The Canadian housing market has been on a wild ride the last few years. Add in the rising cost of rent (up 8% in 2023, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation), and you might be wondering if 2024 is the year to buy a house.
Real Estate Magazine
January 29, 2024
Record underbidding dominates GTA real estate market: Wahi reveals top neighbourhoods
Last month, underbidding in GTA’s market hit levels never seen before, with 98 per cent of the region’s neighbourhoods in the underbidding realm, an analysis from Wahi says.
Toronto Life
January 25, 2024
How this Toronto couple got cash back from purchasing a new home
Unlike traditional agencies, Wahi assigns a homebuyer a dedicated virtual-based agent who’s available to help at any time. Because all of Wahi’s agents are virtual, they save on costs, which means they can offer cash back after closing.
Toronto Sun
January 19, 2024
The most — and least — expensive GTA real estate markets of the year
We look back at some of the affordability highlights from Wahi’s 2023 GTA Housing Snapshot report, including where you’d find some of the more affordable condos and houses in the GTA’s five regions.
Real Estate Magazine
January 19, 2024
2024 homeownership surge with nearly one in five Canadians eager to buy, especially younger groups: Wahi
2024 might just be the year that many Canadians buy a home — nearly one in five to be precise — as a recent survey on Canadians’ homebuying plans from Wahi finds.
Financial Post
January 11, 2024
Buying your first home? These are the top 3 tax strategies to use
Nearly one in five Canadians aged 18 and up say they “probably will or may” buy a home in 2024, according to a new Wahi Realty Inc. survey of Angus Reid Forum members that looks at homebuyer intentions for the new year as well as what they are doing to make their ownership dreams come true.
Insauga
January 10, 2024
People in these Canadian provinces are most likely to buy a new home in 2024
A new survey from real estate brokerage Wahi finds nearly one in five Canadians 18 years old and up say they probably will or may buy a home this year. The survey of Angus Reid Forum 1,508 members looked at homebuyer intentions for 2024, Wahi said in a press release.
Daily Hive
January 9, 2024
Nearly one in five Canadians will consider buying a home in 2024: survey
According to a new survey of members of Canadian polling community Angus Reid Forum, on behalf of Toronto-based real estate brokerage firm Wahi, 18% of Canadians aged 18 and over indicate they will consider buying a home in 2024.
BlogTO
January 2, 2024
Ontario home sold way below asking price sheds light on state of real estate market
At the end of 2023, nearly all neighbourhoods in the GTA (93 per cent) were found to be in the “underbidding territory,” with prospective buyers sometimes submitting offers up to six figures lower than the asking price, according to another real estate agency, Wahi.
Real Estate Magazine
December 29, 2023
The year in review: REM’s top 10 of 2023
“The Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) real estate market has witnessed a swift transformation, shifting from rampant overbidding earlier this year to a surge in underbidding in August. Wahi’s recent analysis reveals that 70 per cent of the 245 GTA neighbourhoods have now entered underbidding territory.
Global News
December 17, 2023
Underbidding now taking place in many real estate markets across Ontario: realty company
Wahi, which offers a wide range of real estate services to consumers, analyzed the data in 10 cities outside the GTA, including Hamilton, Ottawa, London, Barrie and the three cities in Waterloo Region, with Kitchener being the only one that had not been affected on average by underbidding.
CityNews Kitchener
December 13, 2023
Home sales and prices decrease in Waterloo Region this year
According to Wahi’s 2023 Housing Snapshot Report, which gives insight and analyzes data from Waterloo Region Real Estate Markets, the region is seeing a short drop in prices year-over-year.
Ottawa Life Magazine
December 12, 2023
WAHI’S 2023 Ottawa Housing Report Provides Valuable Insights And Analysis
Last week, the WAHI 2023 Ottawa Snapshot Housing Market Report was published, and it provides a compelling insight into the dynamics that are shaping the real estate landscape in the nation’s capital.
InBrampton
December 11, 2023
House in Brampton goes for $1.8M under the asking price
Real estate brokerage Wahi compiled the 2023 Greater Toronto Area’s housing snapshot report looking at the most expensive and least expensive areas to buy a home, condo and areas where overbidding and underbidding are most common.
BlogTO
December 11, 2023
Underbidding on homes hits 10-year high in Toronto and here’s where buyers offer the least
According to a report published Monday by real estate agency Wahi, nearly all neighbourhoods in the GTA — a total of 93 per cent — are in what the firm calls underbidding territory as of November, with people offering sometimes six figures lower than the asking price.
Toronto Star
December 7, 2023
‘Like a California beach house’ in the GTA: Inside this $5.3M Mississauga home
Lakeview is a scenic neighbourhood due to its proximity to parks and Lake Ontario, according to a report by Wahi, a website that provides real estate insights.
On the Market Podcast
December 2, 2023
Patrick Romann – Mortgage Specialist / Benjy Katchen – CEO of Wahi
Episode 261
Get Connected Media
December 2, 2023
AI can help
Mike Agerbo Interviews Wahi’s Head of Data Science, Eman Nejad.
IT World Canada
November 30, 2023
Five Canadian companies share experiences and use cases for generative AI at AWS re:Invent 2023
WAHI is a startup, less than a year old, but the company has already become a disrupter in the real estate market, with a “cashback” promise passing the savings back to the buyers. Their AI offering promises even further disruption.
Real Estate Magazine
November 27, 2023
Housing snapshot in the GTA: Wahi
Wahi released its 2023 Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Housing Snapshot Report which covers the city of Toronto and the regions of Durham, Halton, Peel and York.
Toronto Sun
November 24, 2023
Huge comeback in the GTA: Open houses as a marketing tool
Wahi’s latest analysis of overbidding and underbidding neighbourhoods in the GTA shows nearly 81% of the region’s neighbourhoods were in underbidding territory in October.
Real Estate Magazine
November 14, 2023
Huge comeback in the GTA: Open houses as a marketing tool
“There were 1,965 open houses across the GTA in October, making it the biggest month since at least 2019 in any month through all periods,” says Katchen. “In October 2022 there were 930, so it’s more than double that now.”
Real Estate Magazine
November 8, 2023
Deals to be had? Just 2 large Ontario markets in overbid conditions: Wahi
Last month, eight of Ontario’s 10 largest cities (outside of the GTA) were experiencing underbids on homes, a report from Wahi shows. Barrie, Guelph and Hamilton were at the top of the list, with median sale prices bid down by 3 per cent compared to median list prices.
Toronto Sun
October 27, 2023
Here’s what you need to buy a home in the Niagara region
Wahi analyzed data from 245 housing markets, including 50 cities, across Ontario — including 10 in Niagara — to show prospective homebuyers where they can potentially afford to purchase property, depending on their earnings and local home prices.
Real Estate Magazine
October 25, 2023
Waterloo region: one of Ontario’s least affordable housing markets
The Waterloo region – which includes the Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo areas and their multiple neighbourhoods – has become one of the priciest housing markets in Ontario, says a report from Wahi.
Real Estate Magazine
October 12, 2023
GTA sees growing trend of homes selling below list price
According to Wahi’s September 2023 Market Pulse Report, approximately 74 per cent of GTA neighbourhoods are now in underbidding territory — meaning more homes are selling for less than list price.
Storeys
October 10, 2023
Almost 75% Of GTA Neighbourhoods Are In “Underbidding Territory”
Though fall is when bidding activity typically “heats up,” a new report reveals that higher interest rates and inflation are quelling competition amongst GTA homebuyers.
Real Estate Magazine
October 2, 2023
Wahi expands into Nova Scotia with AI-powered realtor recommendation system
Digital real estate platform Wahi has recently announced its expansion into Nova Scotia, marking the company’s entrance into the Atlantic Canada market.
Toronto Sun
September 29, 2023
What you need to earn to buy a home in Hamilton
Wahi analyzed data from 245 housing markets across Ontario — including six in Hamilton — to show prospective homebuyers where they can potentially afford to purchase property, depending on their earnings and local home prices.
Ottawa Life Magazine
September 19, 2023
Wahi Helps Ontarians To Become Homeowners
The digital real estate platform has been following housing prices across the province of Ontario and, based on a survey of 245 markets (areas with less than 50 transactions in the first three months of the year were excluded), has created a Digital Roadmap to Housing Affordability.
Real Estate Magazine
September 13, 2023
Overbidding trend in the GTA has “totally reversed”
The Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) real estate market has witnessed a swift transformation, shifting from rampant overbidding earlier this year to a surge in underbidding in August. Wahi’s recent analysis reveals that 70 per cent of the 245 GTA neighbourhoods have now entered underbidding territory.
MSN Money
August 25, 2023
AI can help homebuyers and sellers make the most informed choice when it comes to choosing a realtor
Benjy Katchen is the CEO of Wahi, a digital real estate platform that includes access to market data, offers agent-level insights on the latest listings, and has the ability to match with top realtors in their area.
Toronto Sun
August 25, 2023
Technology can help you find the right realtor
Digital real estate platform Wahi recently launched a free AI-powered realtor recommendation system that connects consumers with top realtors in their area that are best suited for them.
CTV Your Morning
August 16, 2023
New real estate app uses AI
Wahi harnesses the power of AI to do everything from aggregating data to creating instant estimates and even matching customers with real estate agents based on the preferences.
Toronto Sun
July 28, 2023
How technology can help sell your home
When it comes to buying or selling a home, the more you know, the more control and confidence you have throughout the process, says Benjy Katchen.
On the Market Podcast
July 29, 2023
*Encore Presentation* – Simona Zaslavsky – Paralegal / Benjy Katchen – CEO of Wahi
Episode 243
Toronto Life
July 27, 2023
“We call it the Tinder of real estate”: This app uses AI to help you house-hunt
Benjy Katchen is the founder of Wahi, an app that uses artificial intelligence to help buyers navigate the real estate market—and even earn part of their own commission.
On the Market Podcast
July 22, 2023
Simona Zaslavsky – Paralegal / Benjy Katchen – CEO of Wahi
Episode 242
Toronto Star
July 22, 2023
A Toronto home buying service powered by artificial intelligence has launched that pays you to buy a house — should real estate agents be afraid?
Artificial intelligence is crashing Toronto’s housing market with a new service that crunches data and offers insights like no human could. Real estate agents say they’re not worried — yet.
iHeartRadio
July 16, 2023
TECH TALK With Marc Saltzman
Marc Saltzman talks to Benjy Katchen about how Wahi uses tech to helps homebuyers and sellers.
Toronto Sun
July 14, 2023
Wahi says its new plug-in improves home buying process
There is additional help for home buyers across the GTA now available following the release of a new software “plug-in” by Toronto real estate platform developer Wahi that uses artificial intelligence to help with the entire acquisition process.
IT World Canada
July 12, 2023
Digital real estate platform developer Wahi embracing AI in big way
According to Benjy Katchen, the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Wahi, which has developed its own real estate platform, the organization began development of the plugin soon after the release of ChatGPT-4, which occurred last November.
Financial Post
July 12, 2023
Digital real estate platform developer Wahi embracing AI in big way
ChatGPT applications are springing up everywhere, including at Wahi, a Toronto firm that specializes in real estate data and analytics. It has already received approval from OpenAI for its plugin for the generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) chatbot.
Real Estate Magazine
July 12, 2023
Competition eases in GTA as overbidding levels decline in June
A recent analysis by Wahi shows 62 per cent of GTA neighbourhoods were in overbidding territory in June, down from 68 per cent in May.
Real Estate Magazine
June 27, 2023
GTA real estate market: Overbidding frenzy continues
According to a recent analysis by Wahi, 68 per cent of GTA neighbourhoods experienced overbidding in May, up from 57 per cent in April, reflecting a persistent upward trend throughout the year.
On the Market Podcast
June 24, 2023
Colin Mason – Mortgage Broker / Benjy Katchen – CEO of Wahi
Episode 238
Real Estate Magazine
June 23, 2023
Wahi launches evidence-based ratings & lead generation system
Real estate platform Wahi has launched an artificial intelligence-powered realtor recommendation system that aims to provide consumers with top realtors in their areas, and realtors with lead generations for clients.
Yahoo! Finance
June 22, 2023
Wahi Launches First AI-Powered Realtor Recommendation System in Canada
Today, Wahi launched an AI-powered realtor recommendation system that puts consumers in the know by arming them with the information and data they need to find the right realtor for them.
Insauga
June 20, 2023
Oshawa and Durham leads GTA in detached homes under $1 million
The sub-$1-million detached home seems to be facing extinction in the Greater Toronto Area, but homebuyers willing to keep an open mind about location can still purchase a standalone house in the high-six-figure range – especially in Durham Region – according to new analysis from Wahi.
Toronto Sun
June 16, 2023
Technology has made home buying a lot easier
A combination of a digital approach to home buying and human ability is what ultimately will help buyers find their ideal home faster, says Benjy Katchen.
Insauga
June 14, 2023
Affordable Mississauga neighbourhood makes list of best places to avoid a bidding war
Rising prices can lead to bidding wars and in May 68 per cent of GTA neighbourhoods landed in overbidding territory, Wahi, a digital real estate platform, noted in a recent report.
Canadian Business
May 11, 2023
CB Innovation Awards 2023: Trailblazing Companies Challenging the Status Quo
The real estate sector got a shock when this start-up launched an alternative-home-sales platform that gives homeowners more options and more control when selling their properties.
Real Estate Magazine
May 5, 2023
57% of GTA neighbourhoods are in overbidding territory
With the spring real estate market continuing to heat up, the majority of Greater Toronto Area neighbourhoods entered overbidding territory last month, according to digital real estate platform Wahi.
On the Market Podcast
April 29, 2023
Christopher Alexander – President ReMAX Canada / Benjy Katchen – CEO of Wahi
Episode 230
Toronto Star
April 28, 2023
Welcome to my neighbourhood
Digital real estate platform Wahi is helping pair time-pressed home-buyers with their perfect locations.
Toronto Sun
April 28, 2023
Technology is putting home buyers in the driver’s seat
Benjy Katchen, CEO of Wahi, a digital real estate platform, says that while digitization of real estate has not taken hold as strongly as in other industries, there are several technologies that are starting to gain traction.
Canadian Business
April 20, 2023
Here’s What Went Down at the CB Innovation Awards 2023 Luncheon
The event brought together Canada’s senior business leaders and emerging entrepreneurs.
On the Market Podcast
April 15, 2023
Christopher Alexander – President ReMAX Canada / Benjy Katchen – CEO of Wahi
Episode 228
Toronto Sun
April 14, 2023
Affordability factor has buyers looking further afield
According to data from proptech firm Wahi, of 31 regions in the GTA from Oakville to Oshawa, the five most affordable areas to buy a condo are Oshawa, the former City of York in Toronto, Clarington in Durham Region, Scarborough and Brampton.
Toronto Star
April 8, 2023
Their search for an affordable condo paid off
In resales, some parts of the GTA offer more bang for the buck, according to a February analysis by digital real estate platform Wahi.
BlogTO
March 18, 2023
These are the cheapest places in the GTA to buy a condo right now
Digital real estate platform Wahi looked into some of these lower-priced pockets, where prospective buyers can still find a place to call home for well below the regional averages.
Real Estate Magazine
March 15, 2023
GTA market sees surge in overbidding: report
In February, homes sold for an average of 17.9 per cent less than the previous year, and sales volume decreased by 47 per cent. However, there are now early signs of an uptick in demand and competition among buyers, according to the latest data from Wahi, a digital real estate platform.
Curiocity
March 15, 2023
Here are the best neighbourhoods for nightlife in Toronto
According to real estate platform Wahi, there are three neighbourhoods in the city that they consider the BEST for nightlife.
Toronto Sun
March 11, 2023
Find the right neighbourhood for you
If you’re planning to buy a home, you likely want to invest in the best neighbourhood you can afford. But what makes a neighbourhood a homebuyer’s top choice?
Curiocity
March 9, 2023
Here are the best neighbourhoods for foodies in Toronto
Real estate platform Wahi is behind the new ranking, having used Local Logic, a location intelligence platform, to rank GTA neighbourhoods in Toronto, York, Peel, Durham, and Halton.
Real Estate Magazine
March 1, 2023
New ranking system analyzes 400 GTA neighbourhoods
Digital real estate platform, Wahi, has released it’s Where to Live 2023 rankings. The interactive ranking lists the top neighbourhoods in each Greater Toronto Area region.
Yahoo! Finance
February 28, 2023
Here are the best neighbourhoods for foodies in Toronto
Wahi’s new Where to Live 2023 rankings reveals top neighbourhoods in each GTA region across multiple lifestyle categories.
Real Estate Magazine
December 13, 2022
GTA transaction volume falls to lowest level since April 2020: Wahi
Toronto’s real estate market experienced a significant slowdown in November, with transaction volume falling 56 per cent year-over-year to its lowest level since April 2020, according to recent data from Wahi.
Storeys
December 2, 2022
88% of GTA Neighbourhoods Were in Underbidding Territory in November
As the winter chill sets in, things are also cooling in the Greater Toronto Area’s real estate market. As such, 88% of GTA neighbourhoods were in underbidding territory in November, compared to 86% in October and just 15% in November 2021.
Moolala
November 22, 2022
Selling Your House Digitally
There have been many companies that have tried to break up the traditional system of selling your home. One system is a digital real estate platform called Wahi. We have CEO Benjy Katchen join us to tell us more about the system and how the platform works.
BlogTO
November 22, 2022
Where people in the GTA are overbidding and underbidding on homes the most
The majority of neighbourhoods in the Greater Toronto Area have entered underbidding territory, but homes remain out of reach for many first-time buyers.
October 7, 2022 – Toronto.com
Here are GTA neighbourhoods where properties are going below listing price
Homes are going above asking in these neighbourhoods in East York and Etobicoke, and under asking price in North York.
Toronto Sun
September 2, 2022
Hot or not?
New tool reveals top neighbourhoods for overbidding, underbidding.
Toronto Star
August 25, 2022
Homebuyers are overbidding in these five Durham neighbourhoods
According to Wahi Market Pulse, buyers are still overbidding on homes in some Durham neighbourhoods.
Toronto.com
August 11, 2022
New digital real estate tool reveals which GTA neighbourhoods see overbidding
Market Pulse tool offers “current data” for nearly 400 GTA neighbourhoods so “Canadians can compare median sold and list prices to understand what areas are seeing overbidding or underbidding.”
Local Logic
May 23, 2022
Local Logic Partners with Wahi to Provide Homebuyers and Realtors with Enhanced Neighborhood Data
Leading location intelligence provider brings data solutions to the digital real estate platform to empower users with added intelligence in the home buying and rental process.
Medium
March 14, 2022
Marketing matters. I’m not just talking about the money being spent but reaching all possible target markets.
Wahi’s Benjy Katchen was interviewed by Financial guru Jason Hartman in Authority Magazine.
Financial Post
January 26, 2022
Renovating will probably cost you less than buying a new house, but expenses can quickly get out of hand.
Wahi was featured in the Financial Post to discuss closing costs in the Greater Toronto Area.