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Is that home you’re buying a former "Grow-Op"?

Before you’re sold on the granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, consider that a previous homeowner may have been cooking up a lot more in the basement, bedrooms and even the family room.

Prospective buyers need to know that a home, formerly used for a grow-op, may hold a stigma when it comes to resale and quick repairs made to cover up damage that occurred in the marijuana growing process may leave the home unsafe.

Here are some tell-tale signs to watch for when considering a home purchase:

• Mould in corners where the walls and ceilings meet

• Unusual number of roof vents or signs of roof vents

• Fresh paint on window frames to cover damage caused by the high levels of humidity

• Painted concrete floors in the basement with circular marks where pots once stood

• Evidence of tampering with the electric meter (damaged or broken seals) or the ground around it

The above information was in the recent issue of RECOnnect.

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3361 SCOTCH PINE GATE, MISSISSAUGA Ontario - HIGHEST SOLD SEMI-DETACHED ON THE STREET!!

You missed it! This stunning three bedroom, 3 washroom semi-detached home at 3361 Scotch Pine Gate, Mississauga, ON has been sold!

3361 Scotch Pine Gate, Mississauga, ON -- Sold in one week with multiple offers! It is now the HIGHEST SOLD semi-detached on the street!

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TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD (TREB) MARKET WATCH REPORT FOR JUNE 2011

TorontoMLS® Sales and Average Price Up in June

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,230 home sales through the TorontoMLS® system in June 2011 - up 21 per cent compared to June 2010. This number represented the third best June result on record behind 2007 and 2009. The number of transactions during the first six months of 2011 amounted to 48,189 - down by 4.5 per cent compared to the first half of 2010.

"The strong June result capped off an interesting first half of 2011," said Toronto Real Estate Board President Richard Silver. "The pace of sales was a bit sluggish at the beginning of the year, but rebounded in May and June. Because of the positive affordability picture, home buyers remained confident in their ability to purchase and pay for a home over the long term."

The average price for June transactions was $476,371 - a 9.5 per cent increase over June 2010. Through the first six months of the year, the average selling price was $467,169 - almost an eight per cent increase compared to the same period in 2010.

"While sales have been strong, we would be on track for a record number of transactions in 2011 if not for the decline in listings so far this year," said Jason Mercer, the Toronto Real Estate Board's Senior Manager of Market Analysis. "Tight supply meant more competition between home buyers and an accelerating annual rate of price growth in the second quarter."

"Home owners will likely react to the stronger price growth by listing their homes in greater numbers. A better supplied market would result in more moderate price increases," continued Mercer.

Median Price
In June, the median price was $405,000, from the $367,750 recorded during June of 2010.

What they SOLD for in JUNE 2011:

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TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD (TREB) MARKET WATCH REPORT FOR MAY 2011

Sales and Price Increase in May

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,046 sales in May 2011 - up six per cent compared to May 2010. This result was the second best on record for May under the current Toronto Real Estate Board service area. The number of new listings in May, at 16,076, was down 15 per cent compared to last year.

"Positive economic news and low borrowing costs led to strong sales through the first five months of the year, including the increase in May," said Toronto Real Estate Board President Bill Johnston. "At the same time, the market has become much tighter compared to last year, due to a substantial dip in new listings."

Homes were on the market for an average of 23 days and sold for an average price of $485,520- up nine per cent compared to $446,593 in May 2010. The strongest rate of price growth was experienced for single-detached homes sold in the City of Toronto.

"We have seen clear-cut seller's market conditions emerge over the past two to three months," explained Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis. "The robust price appreciation that we have seen will hopefully prompt more households to list, resulting in a more balanced market later this year," continued Mercer.

Median Price
In May, the median price was $400,000, from the $376,750 recorded during May of 2010.

Here is what they sold for in May 2011:

If you would like a copy of the full Toronto Real Estate Board Market Watch Report courtesy of TREB, please email me!
Source: TREB

Funny Video - Dogs Love Food!

This has got to be one of the funniest videos I've seen in a long time. It has received over 14 million views on YouTube! 

Dog lovers will definitely appreciate this.  This dog is so cute and his expressions are priceless!

Enjoy the video!

Have a great day!