GTA Real Estate Market At A Glance - February 2020 TRREB Market Report

Predictions for a strong sales and price growth in 2020 are proving to be right with February hitting an all-time record sales increase. As market conditions tightened over the past year, competition between buyers has clearly increased, according to TRREB’s February Market Watch Report.

From determining your buying or selling strategies, adjusting timelines, to setting up realistic expectations, and predicting investment outcomes, we’ve got you covered. We’ve summarized this month’s report into a bite-sized digest so that you can be better educated in Real Estate and the current market trends.

Sales at a record high 45.6% increase

TRREB registered a total of 7,256 residential transactions in February, an increase of 45.6% compared to a 10-year sales low in February last year. After preliminary seasonal adjustment, February 2020 sales also exhibited positive momentum, up by 14.8% ; ...

Spring Maintenance Checklist | March Referral Newsletter
 
Get ready for spring!

While the cold weather seems to think otherwise, spring is just around the corner! Start washing off the winter grime and get your house fully prepped for the warmer months ahead — just turn to page 2 for a Spring Maintenance checklist. 
On the fence about selling your house? House prices are expected to increase by 10% in the GTA market this year. With the spring Real Estate market about to start, this is the best time to list your house. Don't miss out on the chance to cash in on a sizable profit!

If you're not ready to make the move but know someone who is, please give me a call at (416) 993-8199. A portion of our commission goes to SickKids to help them build a new hospital that meets building codes and provides enough space for their most vulnerable patients. Enjoy your March and I'll see you next month!
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5 New Year's Resolutions For Your Home
I love starting a new year off with goals that will help me evolve both personally and professionally. If you're the same way you probably already have a couple goals you want to achieve in 2020, but have you considered making any of them about your home? Turn to page 2 for five resolutions you can set for your home.
Speaking of resolutions, is one of yours to be more charitable this year? That's as easy as referring us someone who wants to sell or buy a house. For every referral we do business with, a portion of our revenue goes to SickKids. You could make a difference in kids' lives!
Did you know that every last Thursday of the month we host a Meetup with a Real Estate expert? The next one is January 30th and you can RSVP in our Facebook page. Start 2020 year off right by becoming more educated in Real Estate!
Hope you have a great start to this new year and that you make progress on your goals!

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As the cold weather approaches, the market has started to slow down. The recently released TREB October Market Watch Report shows that the year-over-year growth was lower for October than for September. However, compared to October last year, this past month still saw another double-digit increase in the number of sales. 

READ: Your Cottage Might Yield Better ROI than Your Home and Here is Why
From determining your buying or selling strategies, adjusting timelines, to setting up realistic expectations, and predicting investment outcomes, we’ve got you covered. We’ve summarized this month’s report into a bite-sized digest so that you can be better educated in Real Estate and the current market trends.
Home Sales increased by 14% year-over-year
For the 7th consecutive month, we’ve seen a double-digit increase in the number of sales. However, for the 3rd consecutive month, we’ve also seen a double-digit decrease in active listings. This tren ...

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Neighbourhood Guide - Leslieville, Toronto
East End’s Hippest Neighbourhood

Referred to by the NY Times as the next Williamsburg, this hip urban neighbourhood is home to young, upper-middle-income singles and families. Initially home to various factories, the neighbourhood underwent rapid gentrification in the last 20 years and is now famously known as a brunch hot-spot.
From brickyards and nurseries
Leslieville began as a small village in the mid 19th century when George Leslie (after whom the community is named) moved to the area and opened the Toronto Nurseries, which became the largest horticulture business in the country. Most of Leslieville's residents were gardeners or employed at one of the brick-making factories in the area. Leslie's home at Queen and Leslie no longer exists but the general store that the family owned near Queen and Jones still remains.
Walker’s Paradise 

With its quaint tree-lined streets, Leslieville is home to seve5 ...