Yesterday (Sept.5th) TREB released the monthly sales stats for August. Following a busier-than-usual July, August sales were up 21% to 7,569 residential transactions (compared to 6,249 sales in August 2012). The average price also continues to rise, up 5.5% year-over-year. Of note, the Composite Home Index, which...
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Aug
July 2013 Market Review
In last month's report I mentioned that the early July market seemed to be busier than usual. That apparent activity translated into strong sales volume of 8,544 transactions, up 16% over the same month last year, and - as has been the case for most of...
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Jul
June 2013 Market Review
June was a typically busy month in the Toronto real estate market. The number of sales reported in the Toronto MLS in June 2013 (9061) was just a shade under last year (9129). The average price ($531,374) increased by a fairly typical 4.7% year-over-year. (Regular readers...
Read MoreLeslieville is one of Toronto's 'hottest' neighbourhoods - and has been for several years. It's no mystery why. Located just east of downtown, it has the feel of a small, family-friendly community. Just ten years ago that part of Queen St E was a far cry from...
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07
Jun
April-May 2013 Market Review
This spring has been super busy for me, so I have been remiss in my reporting duties. I am (once again) combining two months into one post. April TREB reported 9,811 sales in April, 2013, which was a slight dip in volume of 2% compared to April,...
Read MoreTwo years ago I initiated a fundraiser for Equinox Holistic Alternative School, whereby I committed to contributing $1000 from every sale I complete with a member of that community. The same applies to new clients referred from members of the community. Last school year that generated...
Read MoreThis great one-bedroom condo flat is located in The Annex, an area famous for its tree-lined streets and grand old mansions. Many were built in the unique 'Annex style' (a mix of Richardson Romanesque and Queen Anne Style), a fact not lost on the developers of Lennox...
Read MoreThis three bedroom home is perfect for a first-time buyer. Located just off the Danforth between Main St and Victoria Park Ave, it has been steadily improved over the last few years. The home now features a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new hardwood on...
Read MoreIt still amazes (and annoys) me that the MSM insists that the sky is about to fall on the Toronto condo market, despite the market's stubborn refusal to cooperate. One of the major papers was on about it again recently, clearly oblivious to some key...
Read MoreLast summer I had 510-1 Cole St on the market. That was a bit of a slow time for condos, so the owner leased it for the winter. It is now back on the market! After selling two condos last month (not bad for February!) -...
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