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January 2006

~ Record Sales in 2005! ~

Friday, January 6, 2006 - TREB Members reported a record-breaking 84,145 sales during the course of 2005, TREB President John Meehan announced today. "Last year was the best annual performance since statistics have been kept," the President noted. "It is up one per cent over the 83,501 sales recorded during our previous record year, which was 2004."

During December alone, 4,255 sales were transacted through the TorontoMLS system, the second best showing ever for that month, and up from the 4,232 recorded during December 2004.

On the pricing front, the average rose a healthy but not excessive six per cent in 2005, to $335,907 from 2004's figure of $315,321. For December the average was $327,216, up four per cent over December 2004.

Average Days-On-Market in December was 40

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www.yellowpages.ca

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Mortgage Rates - Nino Pasquariello - Scotiabank

Rates As Of January 16, 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

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

Are you looking to re-tile your bathroom floor, and don't know where to start? As I'm sure you've discovered by now, the possibilities are endless! Here are some of my favourite ways to make a real splash with the flooring!
 

1. One common misconception is that if a bathroom is small, you should use small floor tiles. Actually, I tell my clients the opposite! If you're working with a tiny space, the fewer grout lines, the better! I recommend using larger tiles (minimum 12'x12"), which will cut down on the amount of grout lines, so there's less visual clutter!

2. For a classic, elegant look in a bathroom, rotate the floor tiles on a diagonal to create a diamond pattern, and use a slightly lighter or darker shade of grout from the tiles to accentuate the design.

3. For a more modern or contemporary look, use rectangular tiles, which can be installed linearly or brick-laid (staggered). Both will give you a clean, crisp look.

4. To add a little visual interest, I like to use the same stone or porcelain, but use a combination of polished and matte finishes. For example, add a border around the room in a polished finish, with matte tiles in the center. This gives a sense of texture and adds a design element to the room without looking to choppy!

Look for more helpful hints next time!

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

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

Look for more helpful hints next time!

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

E-Mail: smi@rogers.com

Home Inspection Companies:

Business Of The Month:

"MPAC"

We all know what it's like to receive our property tax assessment form.

If you need to speak to MPAC about your property tax assessment the
 following contact information is current.

Bus: 1-866-296-6722   Fax: 1-866-297-6703

WebSite:  www.mpac.ca

E-Mail: enquiry@mpac.ca

~ Observations About Life ~

• My mind works just like lightning - one brilliant flash and then it's gone!

• I hate sex in the movies - I tried it once but the seat folded up, my drink fell over and then I spilled my popcorn.

• A husband is someone who takes out the trash and then gives the impression that he just cleaned the whole house.

• My next house will have no kitchen just a row of vending machines and a large metal trash can.

• A blonde said, "I was worried that my mechanic might try to rip me off. So you can imagine how relieved I was when he told me I just needed turn signal fluid and new sun roof pistons".

• My neighbour was bitten by a stray, rabid dog. I went to see how he was and found him writing frantically on a piece of paper. I told him that rabies could be cured and that he didn't need to update his Will. He said "Are you crazy - this isn't a Will - it's a list of people I want to bite".

• It used to be that only death and taxes were inevitable - but now, of course, there's shipping and handling.

• I'm so depressed. My Doctor refused to write me a prescription for Viagra. He said it would be like putting a new flag pole on a condemned building.

Neighbourhood Corner - Orangeville:

In 2005, the City of Toronto (E-1 to E-11, W-1 to W-10, and C-1 to C-15) saw 34,366 single-family dwelling sales, up one per cent over the 33,963 sales transacted in 2004, and the best annual performance for the city ever recorded. The average price of these sales was $361,055, a 10 per cent increase over the previous figure of $326,514.

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