Are home values in your neighbourhood up or down? - Where to Buy Halloween Costumes

Toronto's Real Estate Market Returns to Balance	October 2012

Toronto's real estate market appears to be returning to a more balanced state, and many point to the latest government mortgage rule changes as the catalyst. You'll find an article below that analyzes the latest numbers from the Toronto Real Estate Board and on the lighter side, some places to get last minute Halloween costumes and some ideas for kitchen renovation.

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Toronto housing heads for buyers' market

Here's the bottom line on Toronto's housing market from Robert Kavcic at BMO Nesbitt Burns: Toronto is on its way to becoming a buyers' market for the first time since the slump.

The BMO economist was referring today to the Toronto Real Estate Board's latest numbers, released yesterday and which showed residential real estate sales plunging 21 per cent in September from a year earlier, though you've got to factor in two more business days a year ago.

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Where to Buy Halloween Costumes in Toronto

Halloween is in a couple of weeks, and if you're stumped for a great costume for you or your kids, look no further - Toronto.com has published a list of the best places in the city for costumes. You'll also find a list of Halloween events if you're not handing out candy.

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How have home prices changed in your Toronto neighbourhood?

It's always interesting to see where home prices are going from one neighbourhood to the next. Keep in mind that fewer sales can result in skewed results. For instance, the article points out that the average price in Alexandra Park has gone down by 28%. Condos in this neighbourhood are generally under $400,000 and homes over $740,000. There are many more condos for sale than homes, so it brings the average down if more condos sell than homes.

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Dishy lessons from the best kitchens

Kitchens are almost certainly the best renovation investment in any home. What homeowner doesn't want an ultimate dream kitchen? Achieving the perfect culinary space isn't impossible, but you do need to plan and clearly understand your needs before you start. Since we all seem to live for the feeling of instant gratification, we often forego our due diligence.

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