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Friday, December 28, 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Durham Real Estate stats
The Durham Region Association of REALTORS® reported a 12 per cent increase in the number of new listings for the month of September (1,430), raising the number of active listings by six per cent to 1,960. “As we predicted last month we’re starting to see more properties enter the marketplace as the fall market starts to heat up. We should also start to see the sales numbers reflect this increased activity soon,” commented DRAR President, Christine Marquis.
September saw 763 homes change hands in Durham Region, a 15 per cent decrease from August. This brings the year-to-date sales for the Region to 8,600. “Despite the month-to-month fluctuations in the number of sales, the year-to-date figure illustrates a very healthy housing market in the Region,” adds President Marquis.
The average selling price of a re-sale home dropped slightly (one per cent) in September to $336,313 compared to $339,673 in August. The year-to-date average price of a home in Durham Region is now at $335,940.
September saw 763 homes change hands in Durham Region, a 15 per cent decrease from August. This brings the year-to-date sales for the Region to 8,600. “Despite the month-to-month fluctuations in the number of sales, the year-to-date figure illustrates a very healthy housing market in the Region,” adds President Marquis.
The average selling price of a re-sale home dropped slightly (one per cent) in September to $336,313 compared to $339,673 in August. The year-to-date average price of a home in Durham Region is now at $335,940.
Monday, August 6, 2012
JULY MONTHLY RESALE HOUSING FIGURES
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,570 sales in July 2012, representing a decline of 1.5 per cent compared to 7,683 sales reported in July 2011. The decline was most ronounced in the condominium apartment segment in the City of Toronto. Total sales in the rest of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were up compared to the same period last year.
“Very strong annual sales growth in the first half of 2012 and an earlier peak in sales this spring compared to 2011 help explain more moderate sales this summer. New mortgage lending guidelines and the additional upfront cost of the City of Toronto land transfer tax also prompted some households to put their buying decision on hold,” aid Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President Ann Hannah.
The average selling price in July 2012 was $476,947 – up by four per cent compared to uly 2011. The MLS® Home Price Index (MLS® HPI)* composite index, which allows for an pples-to-apples comparison of benchmark home prices from one year to the next, was up y 7.1 per cent year-over-year.
“The GTA housing market became better-supplied in recent months. Buyers benefitted from more choice in the market place, resulting in less upward pressure on the average home price in July,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “The mix of homes sold in July 2012 versus July 2011 also appears to have changed, further influencing the average selling price. This is evidenced by the different annual rates of growth between the overall average price and the MLS HPI®,” continued Mercer.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
FEBRUARY RESALE MONTHLY MARKET FIGURES
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,032 sales in February 2012 – up 16 per cent compared to February 2011. New listings were also up over the same period, but by a lesser 11 per cent to 12,684. It is important to note that 2012 is a leap year, with one more day in February. Over the first 28 days of February, sales and new listings were up by ten per cent and six per cent respectively.
“With slightly more than two months of inventory in the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) market area, on average, it is not surprising that competition between buyers has exerted very strong upward pressure on the average selling price. Price growth will continue to be very strong until the market becomes better supplied,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Richard Silver.
“It is important to note that both buyers and sellers are aware of current market conditions. This is evidenced by the fact that homes sold, on average, for 99 per cent of the asking price in February,” continued Silver.
The average selling price in the TREB market area was $502,508 in February – up 11 per cent compared to February 2011. The Composite MLS® Home Price Index for TREB, which provides a less volatile measure of price growth compared to the average price, was up by 7.3 per cent compared February 2011.
“If tight market conditions continue to result in higher than expected price growth as we move into the spring, expectations for 2012 as a whole will have to be revised upwards,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “While price growth remains strong, the average selling price remains affordable from a mortgage lending perspective for a household earning the average income in the GTA.”
“With slightly more than two months of inventory in the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) market area, on average, it is not surprising that competition between buyers has exerted very strong upward pressure on the average selling price. Price growth will continue to be very strong until the market becomes better supplied,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Richard Silver.
“It is important to note that both buyers and sellers are aware of current market conditions. This is evidenced by the fact that homes sold, on average, for 99 per cent of the asking price in February,” continued Silver.
The average selling price in the TREB market area was $502,508 in February – up 11 per cent compared to February 2011. The Composite MLS® Home Price Index for TREB, which provides a less volatile measure of price growth compared to the average price, was up by 7.3 per cent compared February 2011.
“If tight market conditions continue to result in higher than expected price growth as we move into the spring, expectations for 2012 as a whole will have to be revised upwards,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “While price growth remains strong, the average selling price remains affordable from a mortgage lending perspective for a household earning the average income in the GTA.”
Friday, February 3, 2012
Monthly Market Figures for January 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 in their ability to achieve the Canadian goal of home ownership,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Richard Silver. “The buyer pool remains diverse in the GTA with strong interest in home types across the pricing spectrum,” continued Silver.
The average selling price for January 2012 transactions was $463,534 – up by almost nine per cent compared to January 2011.
“Low inventory levels have kept competition between buyers strong, resulting in robust annual rates of price growth over the last year. Strong price growth is expected to attract more listings. A better supplied market should result in a slower rate of price growth, especially in the second half of 2012,” said Jason Mercer, the Toronto Real Estate Board’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.
“A favourable affordability picture bolstered by very low posted fixed mortgage rates has kept home buyers confident in their ability to achieve the Canadian goal of home ownership,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Richard Silver. “The buyer pool remains diverse in the GTA with strong interest in home types across the pricing spectrum,” continued Silver.
The average selling price for January 2012 transactions was $463,534 – up by almost nine per cent compared to January 2011.
“Low inventory levels have kept competition between buyers strong, resulting in robust annual rates of price growth over the last year. Strong price growth is expected to attract more listings. A better supplied market should result in a slower rate of price growth, especially in the second half of 2012,” said Jason Mercer, the Toronto Real Estate Board’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Bank of Montreal has lowered the rate on a five-year-fixed rate mortgage to 2.99%.
Promotion only for 2 weeks (until January 25, 2012). More info here: BMO News
TD Canada Trust announces special 2.99% fixed rate mortgage offer
TD Canada Trust announces a four-year special 2.99% fixed rate mortgage offer, effective January 14, 2012. This is in addition to the six- and seven-year special fixed rate mortgage offers announced yesterday.
"We are announcing an additional affordable special for Canadians considering their available mortgage financing options," says Farhaneh Haque, Director, Mortgage Advice. "Our special rates have flexible options and full prepayment privileges available to them, so homeowners do not have to give up features and flexibility to get a great rate".
"Rates are important, but flexibility can also be an important a consideration for home buyers."
This rate is a discount off of posted rate and is only available on new mortgage applications made until February 29th, 2012. Mortgage must be funded by April 30th, 2012. Other terms and conditions may apply.
"We are announcing an additional affordable special for Canadians considering their available mortgage financing options," says Farhaneh Haque, Director, Mortgage Advice. "Our special rates have flexible options and full prepayment privileges available to them, so homeowners do not have to give up features and flexibility to get a great rate".
"Rates are important, but flexibility can also be an important a consideration for home buyers."
This rate is a discount off of posted rate and is only available on new mortgage applications made until February 29th, 2012. Mortgage must be funded by April 30th, 2012. Other terms and conditions may apply.
Friday, January 6, 2012
MONTHLY RESALE MARKET FIGURES
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,718 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in December 2011. The December result capped off the second-best year on record under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. Total sales for 2011 amounted to 89,347 – up four per cent in comparison to 2010.
“Low borrowing costs kept Buyers confident in their ability to comfortably cover their mortgage payments along with other major housing costs,” said TREB President Richard Silver. “If Buyers had not been constrained by a shortage of listings over the past 12 months, we would have been flirting with a new sales record in the Greater Toronto Area,” added Silver.
The average selling price in December was $451,436 – up four per cent compared to December 2010. For all of 2011, the average selling price was $465,412, an increase of eight per cent in comparison to the average of $431,276 in 2010.
“Months of inventory remained below the pre-recession norm in 2011. Very tight market conditions meant substantial competition between Buyers and strong upward pressure on selling prices,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.
“TREB’s baseline forecast for 2012 is for an average price of $485,000, representing a more moderate four per cent annual rate of price growth. This baseline view is subject to a heightened degree of risk given the uncertain global economic outlook,” continued Mercer.
“Low borrowing costs kept Buyers confident in their ability to comfortably cover their mortgage payments along with other major housing costs,” said TREB President Richard Silver. “If Buyers had not been constrained by a shortage of listings over the past 12 months, we would have been flirting with a new sales record in the Greater Toronto Area,” added Silver.
The average selling price in December was $451,436 – up four per cent compared to December 2010. For all of 2011, the average selling price was $465,412, an increase of eight per cent in comparison to the average of $431,276 in 2010.
“Months of inventory remained below the pre-recession norm in 2011. Very tight market conditions meant substantial competition between Buyers and strong upward pressure on selling prices,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.
“TREB’s baseline forecast for 2012 is for an average price of $485,000, representing a more moderate four per cent annual rate of price growth. This baseline view is subject to a heightened degree of risk given the uncertain global economic outlook,” continued Mercer.
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