Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 2,732 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) during the first two weeks of August 2010.
This represented a 29 per cent decrease compared to the 3,832 sales recorded during the same period in 2009. New listings, at 4,770 were down eight per cent compared to the first two weeks of August 2009.
“Throughout the better part of the ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on August 24, 2010
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 6,564 sales in July – a 34 per cent dip from the record 9,967 sales reported in July 2009. New listings, at 10,825, dropped to the lowest level for the month of July since 2002.
“The level of July sales remained below the expected long-term trend. The market has become more balanced following record monthly sales through most of the winter and ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on August 24, 2010
Market More Balanced in June
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,442 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in June. This represented a 23 per cent decrease compared to the record 10,955 sales reported in June 2009. Sales for the second quarter of 2010 amounted to 28,810 – up one per cent annually. Year-to-date sales through June were up 23 per cent ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on July 8, 2010
New eco fees catching consumers by surprise
Levies ranges from a few cents to several dollars
Checking her receipt as she left a downtown Canadian Tire, Chris Colorado noticed a new charge.
Her $1.99 bottle of dish soap was accompanied by a 13-cent “eco fee.”
The levy for thousands of new products, from pharmaceuticals to fire extinguishers, quietly came into effect ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on July 8, 2010
This is it!
Beautiful 4 Bedroom Family Home near Schools and Parks:
Professionally Landscaped Front and Back with Interlocking and Flagstone:
Double door entry leading into the Foyer containing a Double Door Closet.
Open Concept Living and Dining Room with new Hardwood Flooring, Crown Moulding, and Larger Baseboards!
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Posted by Sara Kareer
on June 25, 2010
May Sales Remain High
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,470 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May, representing a one per cent dip from May 2009. In comparison to previous years, this was the third highest May sales result on record. "The pace of transactions slowed in May following record-setting sales in February, March ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on June 7, 2010
Hey Everyone! The Victoria Day Long Weekend is here!! This year, the City of Brampton will be celebrating the May 2-4 long weekend at the Brampton Soccer Centre located at 1495 Sandalwood Parkway (Dixie Road/Sandalwood Parkway).
Here is the itinerary of the activities planned: Saturday May 22nd 12:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday May 23rd 12:00pm - 9:00pm Monday May 24th 11:00am ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on May 21, 2010
Secondary homes will bear primary cost of HST
Purchasing a new ski chalet, a new weekend condo, or a new cottage will get a lot more expensive when the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) comes into effect July 1. Buyers of new homes that do not qualify as a primary residence will bear the full brunt of the 13 per cent HST. The tax will add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on May 18, 2010
Treeline Public School hosted their first annual community Fun Fair on the weekend and by all accounts, it was a huge success! This event provided an opportunity for parents, students, teachers, and neighbours to get together and have some fun and "fun"draise for a great cause.
Families, Friends, and Neighbours enjoy the activities at Treeline Public School. ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on May 17, 2010
Treeline Public School's First Annual Friends and Family Fun Fair! 145 Treeline Blvd
Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Take part in a great day of activities and help us raise money to go towards classroom books and materials. Everyone is invited to attend...bring your family, friends, and neighbours!
Opening Ceremonies and Ribbon Cutting: Join us at ...
Posted by Sara Kareer
on May 13, 2010