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January 2012 sales Up in Comparison to 2011

February 6th, 2012

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,567 sales through the TorontoMLS® system in January 2012. This number was 8.8 per cent higher than the 4,199 sales reported in January 2011. Sales growth was strongest for low-rise home types in the regions surrounding the City of Toronto.

“A favourable affordability picture bolstered by very low posted fixed mortgage rates has kept home buyers confident i ...

52 Yongehurst Rd, Richmond Hill, ON

February 2nd, 2012

New Listing: 52 Yongehurst Rd, Richmond Hill, ON

Beautiful 3 bedroom bungalow in the heart of Richmond Hill. Steps to all amenities & transit. Second kitchen on lower level would make fabulous nanny suite/inlaw. Built & cared for in the most meticulous fashion, move right in. Stunning gardens on large grounds, offering peace & privacy. Solid brick - plaster construction & crown mouldings.

Ca ...

The Hidden Costs of New Construction

January 31st, 2012
So you want to buy a new home, condo or townhouse. The price tag on the model home sales centre seems attractive enough, but what are the other costs you need to consider? When comparing new construction vs preowned construction there are additional costs that need to be considered.
 
Legal Fees:
Although legal advice is always recommended, when buying new you should always have a lawyer revi ...

I'm Looking to Buy a Bungalow

January 31st, 2012
So you want a bungalow?  As real estate agents specializing in residential real estate in the Greater Toronto Area / York Region we hear more people ask for bungalows than any other form of real estate today. 

If we were developers looking to build homes today, we would build nothing but bungalows. The reason; supply and demand. Builders for the last 20 years have been banging up subdivisio ...

Looking for Sale Price?

January 29th, 2012

Interested to know what Little Hannah sold for? Text or email me. 905.717.5389.

Aurora Real Estate Sales to Date

January 29th, 2012

It's been a busy January 2012 for Aurora real estate. So far there has been 32 sales documented.

Average Mean List Price: $610,835
Average Mean Sold Price: $608,134
% to List: 99.47
Average Days on Market: 24

Subregion with the most sales: Aurora Highlands
Style of house most sold: Detached 2-storey

Over Asking Sales in Aurora

January 25th, 2012
Three of today's sales in Aurora went for over the asking price. The market is picking up!
Properties on Marshview, Mugford and Allenvale sold overasking.

$2,500,000 Highest Sale Price

January 24th, 2012

The Aurora Estates area of Aurora boasts the current highest sale price for 2012 thus far: Gilbert Drive, $2,500,000 for a 9,000 sqft custom residence with 3 acres.

Demand for High End Rentals Rises

January 23rd, 2012

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported the leasing of 4,664 condominium apartments during the September to December 2011 period – up two per cent from the 4,563 units leased during the same time-frame in 2010. While the number of transactions was up, the number of apartments listed for rent through TorontoMLS during the last four months of 2011 dropped by seven per cent compared to the same perio ...

Visit our Open House at 23 Mcclenny

January 21st, 2012
We'll be hosting an Open House at 23 Mcclenny Drive this Saturday January 21st from 2-4.
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