Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose 12% in April, driven by a temporary HST rebate for first-time buyers valid from April 1 to June 30. The average home price reached $1,120,000, with detached homes seeing a 15% sales increase and condos 8%. Increased listings by 10% helped balance the market amid intensified competition, especially for homes under $900,000. The sales boost may slow after the rebate ends.