May 2005

~ Second Best April ~

"With 8834 sales recorded through the Toronto MLS system, April 2005 put in the second best performance for the month ever recorded", TREB President Ron Abraham announced today. "April sales were up 12% over the 7904 recorded in March - though down a little from the record pace of April 2004 (9168 sales), the 8834 figure still indicates a hot - hot market. In fact, had there been as many sales days this year as in April 2004, we might have set a new record." Overall, prices resumed their upward trend in April, rising to $342,032 - a 3% increase over March and 6% above the $321,131 recorded during March of 2004.

Average Days-On-Market in April was 31.

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Mortgage Rates - Nino Pasquariello - Scotiabank

Rates As Of May 11, 2005

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): 416-932-3034 (Fax): 416-932-3167

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Cynthia was worried about her parrot. He looked lifeless so she took him to the emergency vet. The vet took one look at the bird and said, "I'm sorry - your parrot is dead". Cynthia replied, "How can you tell so quickly - are you certain he's dead? Is there a test you can do to be sure?" The vet whistled and in came a black Labrador Retriever. The dog sniffed the bird a couple of times, looked at the woman forlornly, shook his head and left the room. Cynthia was distraught. She said, "How can I believe a dog shaking his head?" The vet left the room and came back with a cat. He put the cat on the table. The cat looked closely at the parrot, walked around it a couple of times, prodded it with his foot, shook his head and then jumped off the table and disappeared. Finally Cynthia accepted the inevitable and turned to leave. The vet called her back and said, "You can pay the $500.00 bill at the counter on your way out". Cynthia shrieked $500.00. How can you be charging me that much money to tell me that my parrot is dead.? Are you crazy?" The vet replied, "I told you the bird was dead - but you doubted my judgement and now I have to charge you for the lab report and the cat scan."

Neighbourhood Corner - The Beaches and Riverdale:

This year the majority of re-sales in Cabbagetown has been of semi-detached houses, condominium apartments and attached row houses. Semis have averaged $541,997 - up 15% over last year. Condo apartments have averaged $222,335 in 2005 - down 3% from the $229,853 recorded during January to April of 2004. Finally - attached row houses averaged $507,325 - up 6% over the same period last year.

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

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E-Mail: mail@rosemarywright.com

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