From the Desk of LoriAnn Toplak

GTA REALTORS® Report February Resale Housing Market Figures
Published Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:17:55 +0000

TORONTO – Wednesday, March 3, 2010v February 2010 Greater Toronto REALTORS®  reported 7,291 sales through the multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, representing a 77 per cent increase over February 2009. The average price for these transactions was up 19 per cent year-over-year to $431,509. Sales and average price increases represent both increased demand for ownership [...] . . .

Sales Start Off Strong in 2010
Published Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:16:07 +0000

February 3, 2010 — Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,986 transactions through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) in January 2010. This result represented a large increase over the 2,670 sales in January 2009 when the home sales were in a recessionary trough. Last month’s sales were slightly higher than the January average in the five years [...] . . .

GTA Resale Market Resilient in 2009
Published Date: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:43:08 +0000

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 87,308 MLS® transactions in 2009 – a 17 per cent increase over 2008. This result included 5,541 sales in December. The 2009 result was in line with the healthy levels of sales experienced between 2004 and 2006, but lower than the record of 93,193 set in 2007. “After a slow start to [...] . . .

Real Estate News -November 13, 2009
Published Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:36:19 +0000

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CMHC Latest Press Release
Published Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:53:30 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO HOUSING STARTS INCREASE IN OCTOBER TORONTO, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 –  The seasonally-adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of total housing starts continued to rise in October, increasing by 13 percent to 34,200 units according to preliminary housing starts data released today by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area [...] . . .

TREB Reports Strong Growth in October MLS Transactions
Published Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:47:39 +0000

    TORONTO – Wednesday, November 4, 2009 In October 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,476 sales, up 64 per cent from October 2008.   The average price for October transactions was $423,559 – up by 20 per cent compared to the same month last year.“Strong sales growth has occurred across many property classes – from price ranges that [...] . . .

Mid Month Newsletter (October)
Published Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:53:25 +0000

TORONTO – Wednesday, October 14, 2009   Beat the HST   The July 1, 2010 deadline looms for those looking to buy a new home….another tax to be added onto the current 5% goods and services tax.  There is an exemption on the first $400,000 of any new home, however about 40% of people buying a new home in [...] . . .

Mid Month Newsletter (September)
Published Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:50:44 +0000

Adam and Kristi Stop Wishing and Start Packing!     Here’s a quick note to let you know how I can help you or anyone you might introduce to me.           After their house sat on the market, unsold, for 5 months, Adam and Kristi’s listing expired and so did their hope of selling their home.  Their one [...] . . .

GTA Housing Market Rebound Continues in September
Published Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:46:10 +0000

October 5, 2009 — In September 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,196 sales, up 28 per cent from September 2008. The average price for September transactions was $406,877 – up by 10 per cent compared to the same month last year. “We have experienced an increasing rate of existing home price growth in the GTA as [...] . . .

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Published Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:51:13 +0000

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