Canada’s residential real estate market showed strong growth in the fourth quarter of 2015, led by hot Vancouver and Toronto markets according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey* and Market Survey Forecast†. Looking forward to 2016, Royal LePage expects continued price increases in most markets, but not at the pace seen recently. Instead, the
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Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported a record number of home sales through TREB’s MLS® System in February 2016. There were 7,621 transactions reported this past February – up 21.1 per cent compared to February 2015. The number of new listings entered into TREB’s MLS® System was also
Weather and the time of year have a big impact on housing activity, and in every housing market there are times of the year when fewer homes sell. For most, that time of year coincides with the winter months, and in much of Canada that’s the case right now. But no matter where you live,
One of the highlights of my career came when I was nominated for the Most Knowledgeable Realtor Contest for Etobicoke and WON! The contest was held by SchoolGrades.ca who would obviously get lots of questions about schools in particular neighbourhoods. This is their expertise so feel free to visit their website to learn more.
When preparing your home for market, tackle improvements that will help you obtain the best price and sell within the shortest amount of time. These inexpensive projects can go a long way: Clean and clear. Declutter top to bottom and store the excess offsite. Clean thoroughly, clear cupboards and countertops and keep décor items
Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,672 residential transactions through TREB’s MLS® System in January 2016. This result represented an 8.2 per cent increase compared to January 2015. “It is clear that the handoff from 2015 to 2016 was a strong one. This is not surprising given
Being a Real Estate Broker, I talk to many people on a daily basis about their home ownership dreams. One thing I always find interesting is how some people know they need to buy a larger home, know exactly what they want in their next home, know they need to fix up their current home
<!– HTML Credit Code for Can Stock Photo–> <a href=”http://www.canstockphoto.com”>(c) Can Stock Photo</a> If you are thinking of selling your home the planning and preparation stage are the most important pieces to consider. Placing your home on the Etobicoke market requires objectivity and a specific amount of preparation. You need to see your home as
Did you know, the current real estate market dictates your position as a buyer or seller? If you are looking to sell your Toronto West or Etobicoke home or looking to upgrade to a larger one, it helps to know which type of market we are currently experiencing. Basically there are 3 types of
If you are looking to upgrade your current home, do you know how much your home is worth? If you are already a homeowner, do this: Get an up-to date market evaluation. When is the last time you received an accurate price range for your home? This is a fast paced market and you can
The second best sales result on record for December capped off a record year for TREB MLS® home sales in the GTA. Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced that there were 4,945 sales reported in December bringing the 2015 calendar year total to 101,299 – a substantial 9.2 per cent increase compared to