Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,557 transactions through the TorontoMLS system during the first two weeks of April 2012. This result represented an increase of almost seven per cent in comparison to the same period in April 2011. The number of new listings grew over the same period, but by a lesser annual rate than sales, which means market conditions tightened compared to last year.
Archives for 2012
GTA REALTORS® Report April 2012 Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures
April 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Just Listed! 215 Wynford Drive #1504 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom + Den
April 19, 2012 by 1 Comment
This beautifully renovated south facing suite is unlike any others at the Palisades! With a unique open concept kitchen…
Security Tips For Your Home
April 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
Home security is a concern for many Canadians, and justifiably so, according to the CMHC recent statistics show that burglary accounts for 22 per cent of all property crime.
CREA March 2012 Monthly Statistics: National Home Sales Up In March
April 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association released their monthly report for March 2012 today.
Renovations: 5 projects that add value to your home
April 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The weather had turned nice again, the winter is behind us (although if you’re reading this in Calgary today you may disagree with me about that!), and the season that marks the beginning of home improvements and renovations for many, has begun!
Homeowner’s Maintenance Schedule: Springtime Chores
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Inspecting and maintaining your home is one of the best ways to protect the money you’ve invested in it and now that it’s spring it’s a great time to start thinking about what should be done post-winter.
Renewing Your Mortgage: 4 Key Points
April 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is a fantastic time to re-evaluate your options and for those of you that have mortgages coming up for renewal here are 4 key points that the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada recommends you keep in mind.
Factors To Consider When Picking A Neighbourhood
April 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
What factors should you consider when trying to narrow down the list of potential new neighbourhoods? Here are ten suggestions, hope they help!
TREB Report: March 2012 Resale Housing Market Figures
April 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their monthly Resale Housing Market Figures Report for March 2012. The numbers are again strong with prices up by 10.5% in comparison to March 2011.
Keeping Your Home Dry: 15 tips to protect your home from water damage
April 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
It’s April, and we all know about the showers that bring along those lovely May flowers. There is something else, something much more sinister, that these lovely showers bring along, and that is the rather unfortunate possibility of household damage due to water flooding, leaks and backups.