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December 2007


Market Update

Best November Ever - Best Year Ever!

December 5, 2007 - A record-breaking November saw 7313 sales, driving year-to-date totals to 88,695 sales, TREB President Maureen O'Neill announced today. "We have already exceeded the 84,145 sales recorded during 2005, which was our previous record," said the President. "By the end of December we will have crossed the 90,000 sales mark for the very first time. As 2007 winds down, the GTA resale home market is looking as healthy as it has ever been."
 
Prices were almost unchanged in November, with the average at $393,747 down marginally from the $394,646 recorded in the previous month. It was up 11% over the $355,727 recorded during November 2006. Meanwhile, days-on-market came in at 32, and the list-to-sale price ratio was 98%. 
 

A Breakdown Of The Market Is As Follows:

TREB's - 28 West Districts had:  2725 sales With an average of - $362,272
TREB's - 14 Central Districts had:  1529 sales With an average of - $519,841
TREB's - 23 North Districts had:  1354 sales With an average of - $417,967
TREB's - 21 East Districts had:  1705 sales With an average of - $311,738

Average Days On Market in November was 32


Web-Site Of Interest

A great site for checking out world-wide travel destinations!
 


Mortgages

Mortgage Rates - Nino Pasquariello - Scotiabank

Rates As Of December 14, 2007

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

6 Month Open    8.65%
6 Month Convert    5.80%
1 Year Open    9.25%
1 Year  Closed    6.20%
2 Year Closed    6.35%
3 Year Closed    6.20%
3 Year Ultimate Rate    Prime minus .50% - Cap Rate is 7.35%
4 Year Closed    6.10%
5 Year Closed    6.00%
5 Year Flex Value    Prime minus .50%
7 Year Closed    6.10%

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. Please call Scotiabank for more details on our 5 Year “Flex Value” products.


Business Of The Month

The Cook's Place

Barb Ackerman

488 Danforth Avenue (at Logan)

Toronto, Ontario M4K 1P6

(416) 461-5211

"Our Product Is Kitchenware ...

 Our Specialty Is Service"

www.thecooksplace.com

info@thecooksplace.com
 


Home Inspection Companies

1) National Home Inspection (416)467-7809 nationalhomeinspection@sympatico.ca
2) Carson & Dunlop (416)964-9415 inspection@carsondunlop.com
3) Baker Street Home Inspection (416)483-3535 info@bakerstreet-hi.ca
4) Aetna Pest Control (Termites) (416)469-4111 info@aetnapest.ca


Just for Fun...

Really, Really Bad Jokes

In San Francisco, California three criminals carrying surf boards held up the First, Second and Third National Banks. Police officials and the mayor’s office fear it may be the start of a bizarre crime wave.

Lady: Aren’t you a cute little boy. What’s your name sweetheart?
Little Boy: My name is Connor.
Lady: That’s a nice first name. Can you tell me your full name?
Little Boy: Of course I can – It’s Connor Stop That!


Neighbourhood Corner - Orangeville:

In the first 11 months of 2007, the town of Orangeville has experienced 679 sales, up 21% over the same time-frame in 2006. The average price is $282,313, up 8% over the $261,234 recorded to November of last year. Detached homes formed the bulk of sales in Orangeville (488), and averaged $314,648. This is up 7% over last year.
 


Business Referrals

Client & Networking referrals are the foundation of a successful real estate sales representative'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., Brokerage
Independently Owned & Operated

(Bus): (416) 483-8000
(Fax): (416) 463-0159

WebSite
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E-Mail:
mail@rosemarywright.com

 Direct Page: (416) 582-1216

 "Professional Service With A Personal Touch"


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