Allenby School district/Upper Village Detached 2 storey, brick home Eglinton and Avenue Rd 3 bedroom Renovated kitchen Finished basement with separate side entrance Asking $819,000 For more information or a private viewing contact Diane Plant 416-782-8882
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toronto real estate: Treb reports Toronto Real Estate March Sales-Diane Plant ReMax
- 04/07/10 06:30 AM
Record First Quarter Sales Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,430 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March, pushing total first quarter 2010 sales to 22,418 - the best result on record under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. The average price for March transactions was $434,696. The average price for the first quarter was $427,948. "The strong rebound in the existing home market was one of the initial drivers of economic recovery," said TREB President Tom Lebour. "While we don't expect to see the same rates growth moving forward, GTA households will remain confident in ownership housing as … (0 comments)
************************************************************************************* I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods of: Forest Hill, Bedford Park, Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas. Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to guide you through your real estate experience. What's For sale in Toronto and the GTA? What's My Home Worth? FREE REPORTS I’m never too busy for you or any of your referrals Diane Plant, Broker Re/Max … (2 comments)
Active listings down in 81 per cent of markets in January Lack of inventory will be the greatest challenge facing housing markets across the country this Spring, according to a report released by RE/MAX.
The RE/MAX Market Trends Report 2010, which examined real estate trends and developments in 16 markets across the country, found that unusually strong activity during one of the traditionally quietest months of the year has led to a sharp decline in active listings in 81 per cent of markets … (1 comments)
toronto real estate: Canadian Real Estate (CREA) vs The Competition Bureau
- 02/24/10 12:37 AM
Why do we belong to associations, take courses to be licensed as as "professional realtors", have membership in boards to protect us, to have the likes of the Competition Bureau try and destroy everything we are doing to make sure the public is protected on the sale and purchase of their property? If people want to sell their homes privately they have many avenues open to them to market their homes-just not the MLS. If someone wants to buy a home they have many resources to find their dream home privately but without access to MLS. If you want professional legal … (21 comments)
toronto real estate: Toronto Real Estate-Diane Plant-average sales 74% increase over 2009
- 02/23/10 08:08 AM
GTA REALTORS® REPORT MID-FEBRUARY RESALE HOUSING MARKET FIGURESTORONTO, February 18, 2010 Greater Toronto REALTORS reported 3,555 sales through the Multiple Listing Service during the first two weeks of February. This represented a 74 per cent increase compared to the 2,044 sales recorded during the same period in 2009 when resale transactions had dipped due to the recession. The February mid-month sales total was also 7.7 per cent above the previous high set in 2006. "Home ownership demand remains strong in the GTA, as households remain confident that economic recovery is at hand and that ownership housing will continue to be a … (1 comments)
************************************************************************************* I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods of: Forest Hill, Bedford Park, Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas. Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to guide you through your real estate experience. What's For sale in Toronto and the GTA? What's My Home Worth? FREE REPORTS I’m never too busy for you or any of your referrals Diane Plant, Broker Re/Max Realtron Realty … (1 comments)
************************************************************************************* I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods of: Forest Hill, Bedford Park, Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas. Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to guide you through your real estate experience. What's For sale in Toronto and the GTA? What's My Home Worth? FREE REPORTS I’m never too busy for you or any of your referrals Diane Plant, Broker Re/Max Realtron Realty … (1 comments)
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toronto real estate: Toronto Real Estate-Diane Plant-Mortgage rules to change April 19
- 02/16/10 08:56 AM
The Federal Finance Minster Jim Flaherty announced three new rule changesconnected to government-backed insured mortgages, saying the government is"taking proactive, prudent and cautious steps" to prevent a housing bubble. 1. The biggest change is the requirement that all borrowers bequalified at a five-year fixed mortgage rate even if they choose ashorter-term, lower-interest product. 2. The government also lowered the maximum amount Canadians canwithdraw in refinancing their mortgages from 95% to 90%. 3. Introduced a minimum down payment of 20% on non-owner occupiedproperties purchased "for speculation". The rule changes are set to come into effect on April 19th.
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toronto real estate: Clean Train Coalition Gets Award
- 12/08/09 09:17 AM
Coalition gets award for diesel train fight The Clean Train Coaltion to be presented the Bob Hunter award Dec. 9 Clean Train Coalition members are 'Damn Fine Activists' deems the Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA). The Clean Train Coalition has been actively working to convince the provincial government and Metrolinx to electrify the Georgetown South rail corridor, which includes GO Transit trains in addition to the new infrastructure that will be built for the Air-Rail Link between Union Station and Pearson International Airport. It is led by a group of passionate and hardworking activists, according to Cino, who have staged some of … (0 comments)
toronto real estate: Mortgage Fraud -Protect Your Investment
- 09/28/09 12:18 PM
Protect Your Investment Against Mortgage Fraud Many homeowners are unaware of the dangers posed by identity thieves when itcomes to their real estate investment. Unfortunately, real estate titlefraud is on the rise. According to the Canadian Association of AccreditedMortgage Professionals (CAAMP), real estate industry insiders now peg theaverage case of real estate fraud at $300,000. In comparison, the RCMPestimates the average credit card fraud case in Canada to be $1,200. Protect yourself and your investment with these tips: 1. Check your credit reports Equifax Canada and Transunion financial and bank statements regularly for inconsistencies, unknown charges and unauthorized credit inquiries.2. Don't give out … (4 comments)
toronto real estate: Toronto Real Estate Sales Stats Ending September 24
- 09/27/09 03:13 AM
NOTE: Please note these are preliminary figures. Minor adjustments may be required at month's end. ********************************************************************* I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods -Toronto Neighbourhood Mapsof: Forest Hill, Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas. Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to guide you through your real estate experience. I am never too busy for any of your referrals Diane Plant, Broker Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc, … (2 comments)
toronto real estate: Mortgages for recent immigrants to Canada
- 09/17/09 10:04 AM
Recent Immigrant to Canada? Discover Mortgage Products Designed for You It's a common myth that if you are not a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, you do not qualify for a mortgage. The good news is that various lenders offer mortgage products specifically tailored to the needs of non-landed immigrants. While most financial institutions traditionally have insisted that new immigrants provide a down payment of at least 20% to 35%, there are now lenders who offer qualifying new immigrants (or those who have been transferred to Canada by an employer) mortgages which feature a much lower down payment. Call me with … (4 comments)
GTA Resale Housing Market Posts Best June on Record TORONTO, July 6, 2009 10,955 sales, up 27 per cent from June 2008. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales in June was 100,700.1 "The record result in June is testament to the fundamentally sound housing market in the GTA," said the Toronto Real Estate Board's newly appointed President Tom Lebour. "An increasing number of households have been confident in purchasing a home in the region's affordable and diverse resale housing market." The average price for June transactions was $403,972 - up by two per cent compared … (0 comments)
toronto real estate: Why did you offer on a 3 bedroom when you wanted 4?
- 06/24/09 02:20 AM
I have a very pristine listing. It is a 3 bedroom home on a very quiet child-safe cul-de-sac with a fully finished basement and unbelievabley beautiful backyard. Last Thursday night I had an offer on it faxed to me. I made some calls and drummed up another offer from an agent who showed it twice. I received another offer early Friday morning. The first offer was very low with one condition , the second offer was much higher with two conditions. We chose to work with the higher offer. We did not change the price offered , only the wording on the conditions of … (5 comments)
toronto real estate: Greater Toronto Homes Sales Results Ending June 18
- 06/18/09 06:39 AM
The dollar value of homes sold in the past week in the East is up approximately 1%, the North is down approximately 3% the Central area is down 2% and the West is up 1% over the week ending June 11. The average price of all homes has increased approximately 1%. The numbers of homes sold have decreased in the East 1%, West up down 42%, Central down 52% and North down 47%. The decrease in total 46%.
NOTE: Please note these are preliminary figures. Minor adjustments may be required at month's end. ********************************************************************************** I proudly server buyers and … (0 comments)
toronto real estate: Prime rate remains at 2.25%-Great for Canadian real estate
- 06/04/09 09:37 AM
GREAT NEWS The Bank of Canada announced this morning that it will leave its key interest rate unchanged at 0.25%. Therefore the banks are holding Prime rate at 2.25%. The Bank of Canada also reiterated its commitment to hold its key rate at the current level until the end of the second quarter of 2010, conditional on the outlook for inflation. The Bank of Canada's next scheduled overnight rate announcement is July 21st, 2009. Pricing for fixed-rate mortgages are not directly affected by today's announcement. At the same time, some rates on the five-year fixed-rate mortgage have edged up slightly this … (0 comments)
toronto real estate: Toronto Home Sales ending May 28th reported by Diane Plant
- 05/29/09 05:42 AM
The dollar value of homes sold this week in the East are up approximately 4% the North are up approximately 30% the Central area is up 4% and the West is up 2% for week ending May 28. The average price of all homes has increased approximately 4%. The numbers of homes sold have increased. East up 23%, West up 31%, Central up 34% and North up 30%. The increase in total is up 29%.
NOTE: Please note these are preliminary figures. Minor adjustments may be required at month's end. ********************************************************************************** I proudly server buyers and sellers in the … (0 comments)
toronto real estate: Greater Toronto Housing Market for April
- 05/26/09 05:00 AM
Sales Break 8,000 in April May 6, 2009 -- In April 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,107 sales - down seven per cent from April 2008. While April sales remained lower than last year, the housing market gained momentum on a month-over-month basis. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales in April, at 80,900, was up 26 per cent from March and up two-thirds compared to January's ten-year low.1"Conditions in the resale housing market have improved markedly this Spring," according to TREB President Maureen O'Neill. "Home purchases have increased as households have taken advantage of low interest rates and slightly lower … (0 comments)
I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Greater Toronto neighbourhoods of: Forest Hill, Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas.
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