Second-Best Year on Record for Sales
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 ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on January 23, 2012
The founder of a website preeching the concept of selling your home without the help of a real estate agent -- failed at selling his own home.
The creator of ForSaleByOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto, failed to do what he preeched. After 6 months of unsuccessfully trying to sell his own 2 bedroom New York condo, he eventually hired a real estate agent for 6% commission and the ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on August 10, 2011
Is that home you’re buying a former "Grow-Op"?
Before you’re sold on the granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, consider that a previous homeowner may have been cooking up a lot more in the basement, bedrooms and even the family room.
Prospective buyers need to know that a home, formerly used for a grow-op, may hold a ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on August 5, 2011
TorontoMLS® Sales and Average Price Up in June
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,230 home sales through the TorontoMLS® system in June 2011 - up 21 per cent compared to June 2010. This number represented the third best June result on record behind 2007 and 2009. The number of transactions during the first six months of 2011 amounted to 48,189 - down by 4.5 per cent compared to the ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on July 11, 2011
Sales and Price Increase in May
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,046 sales in May 2011 - up six per cent compared to May 2010. This result was the second best on record for May under the current Toronto Real Estate Board service area. The number of new listings in May, at 16,076, was down 15 per cent compared to last year. "Positive economic news and low borrowing costs led to strong sales ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on June 8, 2011
After finding the home of your dreams, the next decision you are likely to face is deciding what mortgage is better -- variable or fixed?
There was a recent article in The Star that addressed this very important decision -- click here to read the article.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me ... I have a team of Mortgage professionals ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on May 11, 2011
Tight Market Results in Strong Price Growth in April
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,041 existing home sales through the TorontoMLS® system in April 2011.
This result was down 17 per cent compared April 2010 when sales spiked to a new record of 10,898. While off last year’s record result, April 2011 sales were in line with the average April sales level reported over the previous ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on May 10, 2011
TREB (Toronto Real Estate Board) has produced a series of YouTube videos to help the buying public see the benefits of signing a Buyer Representation Agreement. It’s important to understand the benefits of signing this agreement as it protects you, the consumer.
Have a look…
Feel free to call me with any questions you have about signing a Buyers Representation ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on April 21, 2011
If you are looking to buy a Home or Condo in Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Caledon, Vaughan, or the surrounding Toronto area, I have yet another reason to choose me as your value-added Realtor®.
As another value-added service, I am very excited to offer my clients a special promotion with Best Buy Canada’s “Geek Squad”.
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Posted by Sara Kareer
on March 12, 2011
Average Selling Price Up in February -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 6,266 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in February 2011. This result was 14 per cent lower than the record sales reported in February 2010.
While not representing a record, February 2011 sales were 50 per cent higher than the number reported in February 2009 during the recession and slightly ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on March 7, 2011