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March 2010


Market Update

GTA Realtors Report February Re-Sale Market Figures

Toronto, March 3, 2010 – Greater Toronto Realtors reported 7291 sales through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in February, representing a 77% increase over February 2009.

The average price for these transactions was up 19% year-over-year to $431,509. Sales and average price increases represent both increased demand for ownership housing and the base year effect, which involves a comparison of economic recovery this year to a period of economic decline last year.

“Increases in existing home sales and average price were noted across the GTA in low-rise and high-rise home types. Similar rates of growth were experienced in the City of Toronto and surrounding 905 regions,” said TREB President Tom Lebour. “This suggests that first time, move-up and down sizing buyers are all active in the existing home marketplace.”

New listings also increased in February, climbing 24% compared to the same month last year.

“Annual growth in new listings is expected to continue. New listings growth will start to outstrip sales growth as we move through 2010,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “As the market becomes better supplied, we will see more sustainable single-digit rates of price growth.”

Average Days On Market in February was 22


What They Sold For:

This Graph Shows Monthly GTA Sales
By Volume and Price Category

January 2010


February 2010


Year-Over-Year Sales and Price Comparison

Year-2007 # of Sales Average Price
     
Total 93,193 $376,236
     
Year-2008 # of Sales Average Price
     
Total 74,552 $379,347
     
Year-2009 # of Sales Average Price
     
January 2670 $343,632
February 4120 $361,305
     
Total 87,308 $395,460
     
Year-2010 # of Sales Average Price
     
January 4986 $409,058
February 7291 $431,509


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Mortgages

Mortgage Rates - Nino Pasquariello - Scotiabank

Rates As Of March 15, 2010

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    6.50%
6 Month Closed    4.35%
1 Year Open    6.55%
1 Year  Closed    2.49% - Bank's Discretion
2 Year Closed    3.25%
3 Year Closed    3.50%
4 Year Closed    4.19%
5 Year Closed    4.34%
5 Year Scotia Flex-Closed    2.15 % (Prime less 0.10)
5 Year Scotia Flex-Open    3.05 % (Prime + 0.80)
7 Year Closed    5.55%
10 Year Closed    5.85%

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. On a Pre-Approved Mortgage the rate is protected for 120 days from the date of application. Please be aware that rates can change at any time. Please call Scotiabank for more details on their 5 Year “Flex Value” products..


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An ideal service for small investors and homeowners who have been transferred out of town for a period of time and want “someone else” to manage the rental of their home.
 


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


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Really, Really Bad Jokes

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Median Price

In February 2010 the median price was $366,300 up from the $312,900 recorded during February 2009.


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 & Operateded

(Bus): (416) 483-8000
(Fax): (416) 463-0159
WebSite
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E-Mail: mail@rosemarywright.com

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