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May 2009


Market Update

Greater Toronto Realtors Report 8107 Re-Sales In April

May 6, 2009 - In April 2009 Greater Toronto Realtors reported 8107 sales - down 7% from April 2008. While April sales remained lower than last year, the re-sale housing market gained momentum on a month-over-month basis. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales in April, at 80,900 was up 26% from March and up two thirds compared to January’s ten year low.

“Conditions in the re-sale housing market have improved markedly this spring,” according to TREB President Maureen O’Neill. “Home purchases have increased as households have taken advantage of low interest rates and slightly lower home prices.”

The average price for April transactions was $385,641 - down only 3% from last year. “The rate of average price decline continued to diminish last month. This is due in large part to a tightening in the resale market,” stated Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “The level of sales relative to new listings increased in April.”

Average Days On Market in April was 37


What They Sold For:

This Graph Shows Monthly GTA Sales
By Volume and Price Category

March 2009


April 2009


Year-Over-Year Sales and Price Comparison

Year-2007 # of Sales Average Price
     
Total 93,193 $376,236
     
Year-2008 # of Sales Average Price
     
January 5075 $374,449
February 6015 $382,084
March 6631 $380,338
April 8762 $398,687
May 9411 $388,839
June 8600 $394,931
July 7806 $371,427
August 6318 $364,886
September 6424 $368,549
October 5155 $352,974
November 3640 $368,582
December 2577 $361,415
     
Year-2009 # of Sales Average Price
     
January 2670 $343,632
February 4120 $361,305
March 6171 $362,050
April 8107 $385,641


Web-Site Of Interest

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Mortgages

Mortgage Rates - Nino Pasquariello - Scotiabank

Rates As Of May 15, 2009

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


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6 Month Open    6.60%
6 Month Closed    4.45%
1 Year Open    6.95%
1 Year  Closed    2.90% - Bank's Discretion
2 Year Closed    3.80%
3 Year Closed    3.80%
4 Year Closed    3.85%
5 Year Closed    3.90%
5 Year Scotia Flex-Closed    3.05 % (Prime + 0.80)
5 Year Scotia Flex-Open    3.25 % (Prime + 1.00)
7 Year Closed    5.65%
10 Year Closed    5.25%

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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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

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Median Price

The median price in April was $330,000 marginally down from the $334,950 recorded during April of 2008.


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
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E-Mail: mail@rosemarywright.com

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