Toronto & Prince Edward County · Since 2003
NOTES FROM AROUND ANNA’S WORLD
Real estate, new conversations and the things we’re building along the way. I’ll keep adding photos and short clips as the week unfolds.
See what’s newREAL CONVERSATIONS · EPISODE 03
Home stager Andrea Richards joins us for an honest look at the choices behind a good first impression: what’s worth doing, what it can cost, and how a home reads in person and in photos.
It’s a thoughtful listen if you’re getting ready to sell, curious about staging, or just like hearing the real story behind the finished rooms.
Listen to Episode 3 Visit the podcast site
REAL CONVERSATIONSAnna Oliver + Owen RamirezBEHIND THE CONVERSATION
A NOTE FROM OUR FIRST REAL TALK MONTHLY
Our first Real Talk Monthly (Virtual) was exactly the kind of conversation we hoped to make space for: thoughtful questions, honest perspectives and a few useful connections that kept going beyond the call.
We talked about finding your footing in a new market, what brokerage fit and value look like in practice, fees and splits, and how to keep moving through a difficult year. No question needed a polished introduction. The point was to talk about the real work, together.
Thank you to everyone who joined us or sent a question. We’ll do it again on Thursday, December 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern. Bring a question, or simply listen in.
AROUND THE BUSINESS
There’s always a bit happening behind the scenes. Here are a few recent updates.
We’ve been making it easier to find the right information, look around the properties and get in touch when a question comes up.
Have a look aroundAnna’s agent site is live, with practical tools for thinking through brokerage models, costs and what a move could involve day to day.
Take a look at the agent siteGTA · OCTOBER 2026 · UPDATED NOVEMBER 7
In October, GTA REALTORS® reported 5,603 home sales, down 7.9% from a year earlier, and 14,173 new listings, down 11.9%. Adjusted for seasonal patterns, sales and new listings both rose from September. That’s a busier month-to-month read inside a quieter year-over-year market.
CANADA · SEPTEMBER · LATEST PUBLISHED
CREA’s latest published national package covers September: home sales fell 2.3% from August and the composite HPI was 3.4% below a year earlier. The sales-to-new-listings ratio was 48.8% and inventory stood at 4.9 months.
Year-over-year comparisons describe direction over twelve months; the month-to-month figures are seasonally adjusted. Neither tells you what one home or neighbourhood will do. Property type, condition and timing still matter.
Talk it through with AnnaGTA figures come from TRREB; national figures come from CREA and currently cover September. The geographies and reporting periods differ. Use them as context, then look at the relevant neighbourhood and property type.
FROM ANNA’S INSTAGRAM · UPDATED NOVEMBER 7
Recent notes from the work and the homes around it. Each card opens Anna’s original post, with the full story and conversation.
Follow Anna @theannaoliverAnna reflects on working with families across generations—and on the times a sale comes with a much bigger life change. People deserve someone steady beside them.
Read the original postAt 346 Main Street, Picton, Anna points to everyday details that become part of a routine—from the kitchen island to the fire pit. Built in 1859 and renovated, the home looks over Picton Bay.
See the property postAnna shares what she’s seeing with conditional offers and why sellers should understand each condition and its timing before committing to their next purchase.
Watch Anna’s reelSelected posts from Anna’s public Instagram feed, updated November 7, 2026. Open a card to see the full post and join the original conversation.
NEW FROM ANNA
The AO Bi Weekly Digest will bring Anna’s market context, home details and honest answers to your inbox about twice a month. The first edition is on its way.
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