April 2003

~ 6986 Sales For Second Best March Ever! ~

The Toronto Real Estate Board's MLS System reported 6986 single-family dwelling sales in March. TREB President Ann Bosley explained that, "While we are down 8% from the record of 7602 sales recorded during March of 2002 - these new figures tell us that the Toronto residential market is still in very good health".

Prices stabilized in March - up marginally to $290,185 from the $289,954 recorded in February and up 5% from the $274,874 recorded in March 2002. A flood of listings coming into the market in March eased some of the upward pressure on prices.

Inventory now stands at 18,842 properties - up 19% from February's 15,873. This is an indicator that we are now entering a more equitable spring market than last year. This increase in listings can be partially attributed to Sellers holding off listing in February due to the bitter winter conditions. With Spring "finally" close at hand, things are starting to look a little sunny!

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Homeworks ... Caring For Wood Floors:

A quick fix-up for wood floors is simple and effective! To clean minor spots and stains from a wood floor, wipe the floor with a barely damp sponge mop. If the stains remain, use a mild cleanser - such as a solution of ammonia or white vinegar to remove them. Then rinse the floor with a clean, damp (not wet) sponge mop to remove any of the cleaning agent residue. To restore the floor's luster, buff it lightly, wax if necessary and then buff again. In general - vacuum or dry-mop floors once a week and wax only once or twice a year!

National Home Inspection: (416) 467-7809

Ms. Judi Singleton

Finder's Gallery

1093 Queen Street East (near Pape Avenue) - Toronto (416) 406-3948

E-Mail - singletonjudi@sympatico.ca

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Neighbourhood Corner - Unionville:

In the first quarter of 2003 - sales fell 13% in East York (E03) to 333 from the 384 recorded in the first 3 months of last year. But prices rose 8% to $250,360. Prices for detached homes during this same time came in at $290,051. This is a 4% increase over last year's figure of $278,125. Condos averaged $150,841 - up 5% from the first quarter of 2002. East York is still a great neighbourhood for both move-up buyers wanting to upgrade from their present properties and first time buyers seeking affordability. Well worth a go-see!

Please Call Me With Any Real Estate Questions.

I’m Always Here To Help!!!

-Rosemary Wright

• Full time agent for 17 years.
• Active in Riverdale/Danforth, Central Toronto & Beaches, High Park, Bloor West Village & Roncesvalles.
• Fully computerized home office.

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• Toronto Real Estate Board.
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• Canadian Real Estate Association. 
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