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April 2006

~ Sales Up 10% Over 2005 ~

Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - TREB Members reported 8707 sales of existing homes in March, a 10 per cent increase over the 2005 total of 7904 Toronto Real Estate Board President John Meehan announced today. "The March performance is the second best ever recorded for the month," Mr. Meehan said. "Furthermore, year-to-date we have seen 19,831 sales, which is the best first quarter result since statistics have been kept."

 Prices steadied last month, with the average registering at $353,134, almost the same as in February and up seven per cent from the $330,545 recorded in March of 2005. Inventory climbed four per cent over last March to 22,765 .

Average Days-On-Market in February was 30

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Mortgage Rates - Nino Pasquariello - Scotiabank

Rates As Of April 7, 2006

Nino will guarantee these rates for 120 days for any"confirmed" client of Rosemary Wright if you bring this newsletter with you!

These "Preferred Rates" are available for new mortgages for any of my clients who bank with Nino Pasquariello, Senior Bank Manager of Scotiabank & Trust. Nino's office is located at 2200 Yonge Street (at Eglinton) in Toronto.

(Bus): 416-932-3885 #7000 (Fax): 416-932-3167

E-Mail: nino.pasquariello@scotiabank.com

Scotiabank Web-Site: www.scotiabank.com

Find The Best Way To Use "Your" Money

Please Note: We are unable to guarantee the rate on the Prime Based Variable Rate products. Rates will be based on Prime at the time of the mortgage closing. We are able to guarantee the Cap Rate on the 3 Year Ultimate Rate Mortgage for 120 days from the date of your application.

Stacy McLennan Interiors

Spring is finally here!! I don't know about you, but I can't wait to get outdoors! Here are a few easy ways to turn your backyard into a cozy new addition to your living space.

• Cluster small seating arrangements in different areas of the yard to create cozy corners for relaxing with a book or to catch a snooze.

• Keep the fabric on your general seating cushions neutral and add a splash of colour with accent and throw cushions

• Add "mood" lighting with candles or garden lamps for a soft glow at night.

• Hang an old salvaged mirror or an interesting piece of artwork as a focal point. Be sure it's suitable for outdoor use, or just bring it out for those special outdoor occasions.

Stacy McLennan

Look for more helpful hints next time!

Bus: (416) 769-0902   Fax: (416) 769-0428

Email: smi@rogers.com  Web Site: stacyminteriors.com

Home Inspection Companies:

Business Of The Month:

"Granite Transformations"

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  Website:  www.granitetransformations.com
E-mail: granitetransformations@bellnet.ca

(Bus) (905) 847-3554

~ Complaint Sheet ~

Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane but only a high school diploma to fix one. Reassurance for those of us who fly routinely in our jobs. After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet" which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft.The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the complaint sheets before the next flight.

Never let it be said that the ground crews lack a sense of humor.

Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by the pilots of Qantas - (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by the maintenance engineers. BTW

- Qantas is the only major airline that has never had an accident.

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

P: Test flight OK except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.

P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.

P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.

P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet/minute descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.

P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.

P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what they're for.

P: IFF inoperative.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.

P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.

P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.

P: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!)
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.

P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.

P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed. And the best one for last ...

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.

Neighbourhood Corner:

The Beaches & Riverdale

The Beaches (E02) experienced 226 sales in the first three months of 2006 for an average price of $454,495, up 10 per cent over 2005's $411,203 first quarter figure. Detached homes in The Beaches averaged $615,780 and semis $408,898. Riverdale (E01) recorded 224 sales during the same time-frame, up 15 per cent over the January to March period of 2005. Detached homes averaged $390,388.

Business Referrals:

Client & Networking referrals are the foundation of a successful real estate agent's career.  Over many years in this industry I have enjoyed the confidence and repeat business of my clients. I appreciate your on-going support and want you to know that I will always look after friends and colleagues you refer to me with professionalism, care and respect.

Rosemary Wright

Sales Representative - Sutton Group-Bayview Realty Inc.

Bus: (416) 483-8000

Fax: (416) 463-0159

Web-Site: www.rosemarywright.com

E-Mail: mail@rosemarywright.com

Direct Page: (416) 582-1216

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