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Ontario Housing to Stabilize says CMHC

Queen's Park October

Ontario housing conditions will stabilize

Stable economic conditions across the province will help stabilize housing demand in 2010 according to the 2009 Third Quarter CMHC Housing Market Outlook - Canada Edition.

Highlights of the Ontario forecast include:

• The Ontario economy will stabilize at year end before gradually recovering in 2010

• Ontario resale volumes will stabilize and range between 160,000 and 190,000 unit sales this year and next - reaching 174,000 units in 2009, and 166,750 units in 2010.

• Resale volumes will be down from the peak in 2007 but will be in line with volumes earlier this decade.

• After experiencing buyers market conditions early this year, balanced market conditions will be sustained through 2010 – prices will rise by 1.6 per cent and 0.8 per cent this year and next respectively.

• After declining in 2009, new home starts will edge up and reach 50,000 units in 2010 but owing to economic uncertainty will range between 45,800 and 60,000.

• High levels of affordability will support demand for detached housing in the immediate term but a shift to more inexpensive multi-family housing will occur as affordability erodes in late 2010.

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I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods -Toronto Neighbourhood Mapsof: Forest Hill, Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas.

Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to guide you through your real estate experience.

I am never too busy for any of your referrals

Diane Plant, Broker
Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc, Brokerage
(416) 782-8882


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Strong Sales in Toronto in September ReMax Diane Plant

Strong Sales Increases Continue in September

GTA Housing Market Rebound Continues in September
October 5, 2009 -- In September 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,196 sales, up 28 per cent from September 2008. The average price for September transactions was $406,877 - up by 10 per cent compared to the same month last year.

"We have experienced an increasing rate of existing home price growth in the GTA as sales have continued outpace 2008 results," said TREB President Tom Lebour. "Consumers have remained confident in ownership housing as a long-term investment." Year-to-date sales, at 66,437 were up 4.5 per cent compared to the first nine months of 2008. Average price, at $388,417 was up by almost 1.5 per cent.

"Existing home sales will finish strong this year, pushing through the 80,000 mark and moving in line with some of the best years on record under the current TREB market area," according to Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis.

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I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods -Toronto Neighbourhood Mapsof: Forest Hill, Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas.

Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to guide you through your real estate experience.

I am never too busy for any of your referrals

Diane Plant, Broker
Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc, Brokerage
(416) 782-8882


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Cell Phone Ban starts October 26, 2009 in Ontario

Ban On Hand-Held Devices Starts In October

                            

 McGuinty Government Making Ontario's Roads Safer

Ontario's ban on hand-held devices while driving will take effect on October 26, 2009.

The new law will make it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices.

Following a three-month period that begins October 26, where the focus will be on educating drivers, police will start issuing tickets on February 1, 2010.

Studies show that a driver using a cell phone is four times more likely to be in a crash than a driver focused on the road.  Other studies show that dialing and texting carries the highest degree of risk of all cell phone-related activities.

Police, paramedics and firefighters will continue to be allowed to use hand-held devices when performing their duties. All drivers may use hand-held devices to call 9-1-1. 

QUICK FACTS

 

  • Under Ontario's new law, fines of up to $500 can be levied against distracted drivers who text, type, email, dial, or chat using a prohibited hand-held device.
  • Ontario joins more than 50 countries worldwide and a growing number of North American jurisdictions that have similar distracted driving legislation including Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, California and New York.
  • Teens and young people under 35 are the most frequent users of cell phones while driving.

LEARN MORE

 

CONTACTS

  • Bob Nichols
    Communications Branch
    416-327-1158
    Bob.Nichols@nullontario.ca
  • Nicole Lippa-Gasparro
    Minister's Office
    416-327-1815
    Nicole.Lippa-Gasparro@nullontario.ca

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I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods -Toronto Neighbourhood Mapsof: Forest Hill, Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas.

Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to guide you through your real estate experience.

I am never too busy for any of your referrals

Diane Plant, Broker
Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc, Brokerage
(416) 782-8882


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Mortgage Fraud -Protect Your Investment

Protect Your Investment Against Mortgage Fraud 
Many homeowners are unaware of the dangers posed by identity thieves when it
comes to their real estate investment.  Unfortunately, real estate title
fraud is on the rise.  According to the Canadian Association of Accredited
Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP), real estate industry insiders now peg the
average case of real estate fraud at $300,000.  In comparison, the RCMP
estimates the average credit card fraud case in Canada to be $1,200. 
Protect yourself and your investment with these tips:

1. Check your credit reports

Equifax Canada

and

Transunion financial and bank statements regularly for inconsistencies,

unknown charges and unauthorized credit inquiries.
2. Don't give out personal information in person, over the phone or on the
Internet unless you know who you are dealing with, how it will be used and
if it will be shared.
3. Protect your mail, be alert to billing cycles and when bills or mail
haven't arrived.
4. Shred any documents or materials with personal or financial information
prior to discarding them.
5. Seek advice from a real estate expert who is licensed in your area when
shopping for a home.
6. Speak to a mortgage professional about how title insurance could help
protect your investment. 

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I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods -Toronto Neighbourhood Mapsof: Forest Hill, Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas.

Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to guide you through your real estate experience.

I am never too busy for any of your referrals

Diane Plant, Broker
Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc, Brokerage
(416) 782-8882


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Toronto Real Estate Sales Stats Ending September 24

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July 23, 2009
Region Area Sales Av. Price $
East 472 $331,443
West 732 $385,578
Central 412 $515,318
North 446 $449,290
Total 2,062 $412,890

NOTE: Please note these are preliminary figures. Minor adjustments may be required at month's end.

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I proudly server buyers and sellers in the Toronto Neighbourhoods -Toronto Neighbourhood Mapsof: Forest Hill, Cedarvale, North York, North Toronto, Summit Heights, Wilson Height, Bathurst Manor, Leaside, Bayview, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and all surrounding areas.

Whether you're buying or selling and looking for a Toronto Realtor or feel free to e-mail or phone us and we will be happy to guide you through your real estate experience.

I am never too busy for any of your referrals

Diane Plant, Broker
Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc, Brokerage
(416) 782-8882


TORONTO REAL ESTATE WEBSITE

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SELLING