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December 2009


Market Watch - December 2009
Home Sales Continue at Torrid Pace
Both sales and the value of sales have exceeded our expectations this year. We anticipated sales levels would be the same as last year, however, properties sold so far have already exceeded last year’s sales with only a month to go. The dramatic incr... ... read more
How to Make Your Home Warm and Inviting This Holiday Season
Nothing brings back wonderful memories more than the holiday season. Many people find this time of year to be one of sentimental moments and many of these moments are associated with the fine details in holiday décor. Many of us will be ‘nesting’ thi... ...read more
Top 10 Tips to Successful Home Staging! 
Getting to "Open House Ready”
Home Staging is a proven system for preparing properties for sale. Your aim is to present your home in the best possible light to win the hearts of prospective buyers. With Staging, the focus is shifted from the furnishings to the home itself, the vi... ...read more
Condominium Frequently Asked Questions
A condominium is quite frequently confused with a building type when actually it is a type of ownership. Parts of the property (the units) are owned by individuals, and other parts (the common areas) are owned by all the unit owners. All of the owner... ... read more
Understanding the Five Cs of Credit
When you apply for a mortgage, lenders carefully analyse the details of your application before agreeing to proceed with financing. Many lenders determine how likely borrowers will be to repay a loan by making use of five basic components of credit a... ... read more

 

With Compliments of

Jim and Semone Duerr
Sales Representatives


Re/Max Hallmark, ltd., Brokerage
2237 Queen St E
Toronto, ON, M1E 1G1
T: 416 699 9292
D: cell: 416 566 6050
homes@GreatTorontoHomes.com
www.GreatTorontoHomes.com

Happy Holidays and our Best for the New Year!

In November 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7446 sales, double that of November, 08. which was adversly affected by the economic downturn. The average price for November transactions was $418,460– up by 14 per cent year over year. Average year-to-date price was $394,464 up 4% for the first 11 months

"This year in the GTA home sales will be in line with the healthy levels experienced between 2004 and 2006,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Tom Lebour. "Increased resale home transactions in the Toronto area and country-wide played a key role in pushing the Canadian economy out of recession in the third quarter.”

TREB indicates market conditions have returned to the heathy conditions of 2006 thru 2008. Inventory is down substantially and multiple offers are frequent. The 2010 market is expected to have higher prices and sales. This will continue to put upward pressure on GTA prices.

We believe even more it's time to start looking for those bargains. The upper end of the market has improved markedly, but for those with an above average budget, this could be the best real estate shopping in decades.

Semone and Jim Duerr



NATIONAL MORTGAGE RATES
Term Posted
Rates*
Best
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6 Month 4.60%  3.85%
1 Year 3.65% 2.35%
2 Year 3.95% 2.95%
3 Year 4.50% 3.45%
4 Year 5.15% 3.95%
5 Year  5.50% 4.00%
7 Year 6.60% 5.25%
10 Year  6.70% 5.35%
Variable Rate 3.25%
Prime Rate  2.25%
* last updated: Dec 14, 2009



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