A comparison of home values across the GTA 2007-2009
Catherine Farley, Toronto Star
A warm front continues to blow across the GTA housing market, taking
much of the chill out of recessionary real estate shivers of the past
year.
November resale values gained an average of 13 per
cent compared with a year ago, more than compensating for the 3.9 per
cent median price drop in the fall of 2008, after the U.S. housing
collapse shook stock markets around the world.
That 3.9 per cent is significant in a market accustomed to annual gains of 5 to 8 per cent over the past decade.
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Market News
The Toronto Real Estate Board released monthly charts with all sorts of interesting comparisons - including average resale home price, number of listings, affordability indicator and more.
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First Thursdays on West Queen West!
 On the first Thursday of every month, arts organizations, boutiques, hotels and restaurants in the West Queen West area will stay open late and offer special programming, deals and events. For instance, on January 7th, Balisi was offering 50% off! Blue Shoebox offered a 15% discount, and a number of other shops were were also offering various percentages off. All you have to do is click here for the West Queen West website, provide your email address, and you can print out a passport. The next event is February 4.
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8 Things Home Buyers Look For
wnetwork.com - Glen Peloso
It seems that every weekend during the 'open house' hours from two
until four I am somehow compelled to visit the various houses that find
themselves on the market for sale. If the house has issues because of
the way it was prepared for the market, those issues always seem to be
the same. What follows is a short list of ten things that you can do to
assist your sales on the market:
1. Clean the house like a very critical and nosy aunt is coming for the weekend. It has to be perfect!
2. Makes sure that you do something to have the house smell like it
is a home (I like to boil a combinations of cinnamon sticks, orange
peels, either ground or whole cloves and plenty of water - it smells
like home baking)
3. Have some music that is appropriate to the buyer you imagine the house will attract. Jazz is always a good safe bet
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Sold! 1300sq ft End Unit!
32A Massey Street
Listed for $389,900, sold for $436,100!
Copperfield
Estates, End Unit Has Windows On 3 Sides, 2 Storey Townhome,
Approximately 1300 Sq.Ft., 2 Bedrooms Each With Ensuite Bath Plus Main
Floor Powder Room, Wood-Burning Fireplace, Deck From Livingroom, Patio
From Master Bedroom, Underground Parking And Locker. Excellent Value.
Faces Quiet One Way Street(Front) And Also A Lovely Courtyard(Rear).
Walk to King St. and Queen St. Shopping, restaurants, art galleries,
boutiques and so much more within walking distance.
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Sold! Rare Upper Unit
29 Massey Street, Unit 2
Sold for 100% of list in 5 days! Massey Common, Rarely Offered Upper Unit, 1810 Sq.Ft., 3 Bedrooms, 3
Washrooms, Private Built-In Garage, 20 Foot Wide Unit, Large Family
Room Has Gas Fireplace And Clear West View Down Tree-Lined Street,
Party-Sized Terrace Has East View And Allows For Gas Bbq. Low
Maintenance Fees. 24 Hr Ttc, Walk To Trinity Bellwoods Park And Queen
St. W. Attractions, Bike/Jog To Lakeshore, 24 Hr. Metro. Wonderful
Unit. Extras: Stainless Steel Refrigerator, Stove, Built-In Dishwasher,
B/I Microwave, Stacked Washer/Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Custom-Fit
California Shutters, Ceiling Fan, Electric Light Fixtures, Central
Vacuum, Gas Fireplace, Custom Built-In Pantry/Storage. Click here for more information |
Sold! Great home w/Inlaw Suite Potential
11 Duntroon Crescent
Completely Renovated, Large 4 + 1 Bedroom Detached Home In A Quiet
Neighbourhood. 2 Large Eat-In Kitchen. Sep. Entrance To Basement Apt.
Hardwood Floor Throughout. Freshly Painted. A Very Large Lot 50 X 125
And Close To All Conveniences, Schools, College, Ttc, Hospital,
Highways And Shopping. Bsmt. Could Be Used As An In-Law Suite.
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The Rental Corner - Leased!
473 Dupont Street #7
Large Newer Condo Over 1500 Sqft With A Large Outdoor Terrace, Great
Annex Location Close To Subway, New Stainless Steel Appliances, Parking
Included, Hardwood Floor, Please No Pets, Non Smoker
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