Thursday, May 12, 2016
How to get top dollar for your home - article from MoneySense
Read the full article here
I wish you the best,
Mark
Monday, May 09, 2016
Annual real estate cycle for Toronto and the GTA in Ontario over the past 20 years
The graph below clearly shows the pattern of the annual real estate cycle for Toronto, the GTA in Ontario over the past 20 years.
This graph shows the cycle of how average price increases in the late winter and early spring, decreases during the summer months, increases again in the fall (but usually not as high as the highest price in the spring) and then decreases again over the early winter months. The cycle repeats itself with near certainty, year after year and has done so since at least 1995. When will this regular price increase stop? Nobody knows for sure, but it's a very interesting trend to see the seasonal fluctuations in home prices. The only period that didn't show this regular increase was late 2008 to early 2009 during the Global Financial Crisis when housing prices fell more than 50% in some markets in the USA and elsewhere. We only experienced a small downward 'blip' in our prices and then the steady increase began again in the spring of 2009 The graph below shows average single family residential prices of homes for the Toronto Real Estate Board. Or, maybe you would like to see the average prices of single family residential homes since 1985 |
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Friday, May 06, 2016
Graph showing TREB Historical Average Price Data
- The graph below shows a graph of sales price data obtained directly from the Toronto Real Estate Board showing the average selling price of single family homes from 1985 to date in our GTA marketplace.
- Note the historical trends for spring and fall price increases, where spring typically has a larger increase compared to the fall.
- The benchmark for changes in price is chosen to be the average price of homes at the last height of the market, which was $273,698 in 1989
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.
Providing Full-Time Professional Real Estate Services since 1987
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FAX 905-828-2829 CELL 416-520-1577
mark@mississauga4sale.com
Mississauga4Sale.com
- Thinking of selling your home in the next 3 to 6 months? Would you like a Complimentary & Quick Over-The-Net Home Evaluation ?
http://www.mississauga4sale.com/internet-evaluation.htm - Power of Sales and Foreclosureshttp://www.mississauga4sale.com/Power-Sales-Bank-Sales-Alert-Request.htm
- If you have not already signed up to receive my monthly real estate newsletter, you may do so here: On-Line Real Estate Newsletter sign up
http://www.mississauga4sale.com/popupquestion.htm - See seasonal housing patternshttp://www.mississauga4sale.com/TREBprice.htm
Thursday, May 07, 2015
Another record setting month on the Toronto Real Estate Board for Residential Real Estate Sales
- The Average price for last month was $635,932 (it was $613,933 the previous month) and this represents aver a 10% increase compared to the same month last year- see graph of prices here
- Sales volumes were 11,303 (it was 8,940 last month) and this is UP 17% from the same month last year
- The Bank of Canada Prime Lending Rate steady at 2.75% read more
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Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
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Providing Full-Time Professional Real Estate Services since 1987
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mark@mississauga4sale.comMississauga4Sale.com
- Thinking of selling your home in the next 3 to 6 months? Would you like a Complimentary & Quick Over-The-Net Home Evaluation ?
www.mississauga4sale.com/internet-evaluation.htm - Power of Sales and Foreclosureswww.mississauga4sale.com/Power-Sales-Bank-Sales-Alert-Request.htm
- If you have not already signed up to receive my monthly real estate newsletter, you may do so here: On-Line Real Estate Newsletter sign up
www.mississauga4sale.com/popupquestion.htm - See seasonal housing patternswww.mississauga4sale.com/TREBprice.htm
- Would you like me to send you a desk or wall Calendar?
www.mississauga4sale.com/Calendar-Order-Form.htm
Monday, April 13, 2015
Number of High-Rise Condominiums and Townhomes for sale in the Square One City Centre Area and the Central Erin Mills area of Mississauga
Monday, March 02, 2015
When is the best time to sell your home in the GTA?
Have a plan, and choose the timing that's right for you and your family.
Read more at this page: Best time of year to sell your home
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.
Providing Full-Time Professional Real Estate Services since 1987
BUS 905-828-3434
FAX 905-828-2829 CELL 416-520-1577
mark@mississauga4sale.comMississauga4Sale.com
- Thinking of selling your home in the next 3 to 6 months? Would you like a Complimentary & Quick Over-The-Net Home Evaluation ?
www.mississauga4sale.com/internet-evaluation.htm - Power of Sales and Foreclosureswww.mississauga4sale.com/Power-Sales-Bank-Sales-Alert-Request.htm
- If you have not already signed up to receive my monthly real estate newsletter, you may do so here: On-Line Real Estate Newsletter sign up
www.mississauga4sale.com/popupquestion.htm - See seasonal housing patternswww.mississauga4sale.com/TREBprice.htm
- Would you like me to send you a desk or wall Calendar?
www.mississauga4sale.com/Calendar-Order-Form.htm
Friday, December 05, 2014
Toronto Real Estate Board latest sales results for single family dwellings in GTA
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Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
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Providing Full-Time Professional Real Estate Services since 1987
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mark@mississauga4sale.comMississauga4Sale.com
www.mississauga4sale.com/internet-evaluation.htm
www.mississauga4sale.com/Power-Sales-Bank-Sales-Alert-Request.htm
www.mississauga4sale.com/popupquestion.htm
www.mississauga4sale.com/TREBprice.htm
www.mississauga4sale.com/Calendar-Order-Form.htm
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Real Estate fluctuations Cyclical and Seasonal Price Trends and Graphs in Toronto and Mississauga
One question regarding the cyclical pricing.. it looks from your graph http://www.mississauga4sale.com/avgprice1995todate.jpg that the peak is typically in the April or May months. Can you tell me whether that represents closing date, conditional sale date, listing date or something else? Trying to strategize our sale timing since we're a bit flexible.
Answer:
The peak of the market price is typically between the months of April and May of each year. This represents the sale price reported on TREB for that particular month. It does not account for conditional sales or the closing date, only the firm sale price that occurred during that particular month.
If, for example, a conditional sale was put together on April 5 and firmed up April 12th, the sale price would go towards April average.
If a conditional sale was put together on April 25 and firmed up May 3rd, the sale price would go towards May average.
Best time to list is typically a week or two after the March break, then it takes 1-3 weeks to sell and you would sell at or near maximum and close typically about 3 months later. Most people like to close end of June or end of July due to children finishing school, and since most closings are between 60-90 days, this is another major reason that contributes to the March, April and May peak selling period.
Beware of the current cycle and where we currently are:
http://www.mississauga4sale.com/Market-Emotions-Cycle.htm
Please let me know if you have other questions.
Thank you,
Mark
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Predictions for Toronto GTA and Mississauga Real Estate market in 2014
I only like to predict about 2 to 3 weeks into the future with any certainty. Anything beyond that becomes speculation based upon trends, current conditions and human sentiment. Thus, I can speculate for you for 2014.
It would appear that our real estate market is poised to have another positive year regarding prices and sales volumes.
Interest rates are low, inventories are generally low (except the condo market) and there continues to be pent-up demand for real estate in the GTA
I don't see our condo market softening too much more than it currently is. I believe we are in for another 'normal' year for real estate this year.
With that said, unless we see an improvement in the condo market around Square One, our local condominium marketplace could sag in the first quarter. We won't know the direction until about March or April.
The December results are not out and it was a 'normal' December, slow, but typical.
January 2014 (now) is not beginning with a boom, but it could also be the ice cold temperatures - we are all hoping for some improvement in the weather and the real estate market in the coming weeks!
See a graph of how the market performs throughout the year, up in spring, down in summer, up in fall, down in winter, but always on the upslope:
http://www.mississauga4sale.com/TREBavg1995date.htm
See this graph on how steep the increase has been of late:
http://www.mississauga4sale.com/TREBprice.htm#graph
or view only the graph:
http://www.mississauga4sale.com/avgprices.JPG
I wish you all the best in 2014!
Thank you,
Mark
I hope this finds you Happy and Healthy!
All the Best!
Mark
A. Mark Argentino
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.
Providing Full-Time Professional Real Estate Services since 1987
BUS 905-828-3434
FAX 905-828-2829 CELL 416-520-1577
mark@mississauga4sale.com
Mississauga4Sale.com
* Thinking of selling your home in the next 3 to 6 months? Would you
like a Complimentary & Quick Over-The-Net Home Evaluation ?
www.mississauga4sale.com/internet-evaluation.htm
* Power of Sales and Foreclosures
www.mississauga4sale.com/Power-Sales-Bank-Sales-Alert-Request.htm
* If you have not already signed up to receive my monthly real estate
newsletter, you may do so here: On-Line Real Estate Newsletter sign up
www.mississauga4sale.com/popupquestion.htm
* See seasonal housing patterns
www.mississauga4sale.com/TREBprice.htm
* Would you like me to send you a desk or wall Calendar?
www.mississauga4sale.com/Calendar-Order-Form.htm
Saturday, January 04, 2014
Toronto Mississauga and GTA Real Estate Market in 2014
The December results are not out yet, but many are speculating it was a 'normal' December, the slowest month of the year, but typical. January 2014 (now) is not beginning with a boom, but it could also be the ice cold temperatures - we are all hoping for some improvement in the weather and the real estate market in the coming weeks and look for February to be one of the strongest months of the year to sell!
Our fall market did not perform as well as everyone expected. TREB and many financial people are predicting that prices will rise again in 2014, anywhere from 3 to 6% - only time will tell on this.
See a graph of how the market performs throughout the year, up in spring, down in summer, up in fall, down in winter, but always on the upslope:
http://www.mississauga4sale.com/TREBavg1995date.htm
See this graph on how steep the increase has been of late:
http://www.mississauga4sale.com/TREBprice.htm#graph
or just the graph:
http://www.mississauga4sale.com/avgprices.JPG
We anticipate that late January into February will be a very good time to sell as there will be low supply and higher demand, this should work well for sellers.
We will be working feverishly to market and promote your property as best as we can to take advantage of the marketplace and get it sold at the best price and terms possible.
Please let me know if you have any other questions or if there is anything else I can help you with.
Thank you,
Mark
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Friday, April 19, 2013
BIG DECISIONS when buying a home in Mississauga Real Estate
In life one of the most important decisions we ever make is about buying or selling your home.
It's a big step that's filled with excitement and anxiety.
You want to be sure that the choices you make are the right ones. That's where we make all the difference - a professional with the insight and experience to help make the most of your options.
When it comes to life's big decisions it's reassuring to have an expert on your side
Please send me an email if you are interested in "teaming up"
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
4th quarter 2012 Average prices for condominium units based upon the number of bedrooms in the Mississauga City
This chart below shows the average prices for condominium units based upon the number of bedrooms in the Mississauga City Centre breakdown for the 4th Quarter of 2012
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Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
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Thursday, November 03, 2011
Sherriff sales do they sell for market value or a deep discount?
with you.
The question was:
Hi Mark
Can you tell me please if you are familiar with the properties that are sold
by the Sheriff when he home owners lose out to banks or credit card
companies in hard times.
Typically do such properties go for market value or is there a possibility
that they can be had for a steep discount.
Many Thanks
H.
My answer was:
This is a good question. A Sherriff sale is almost always sealed bidding,
so not too many details are known, except final winning bidder price.
Typically a Sherriff's sale will attract people from all over the area or
province.
If it's in a city, my understanding from speaking with people who have
attended recent Sherriff sales is that the properties sell for about what
they are worth, meaning at or near market value. Sherriff sales are
typically properties that are inaccessible, have structural, mould, fire or
other major problems or that the land is unusable because it is swamp or
inaccessible by road or any other type of major impairment that affects
market value.
If the Sherriff sale is for a 'regular' city type of property, as long as it
does not have any major deficiencies, then it will likely sell for about
market value. I would recommend that you attend a Sherriff sale to see the
dynamics and familiarize yourself with the process and to get a feel for
what happens at the sale.
I hope this finds you Happy and Healthy!
All the Best!
Mark
A. Mark Argentino
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.
Providing Full-Time Professional Real Estate Services since 1987
BUS 905-828-3434
FAX 905-828-2829 CELL 416-520-1577
mark@mississauga4sale.com
Mississauga4Sale.com
* Thinking of selling your home in the next 3 to 6 months? Would you
like a Complimentary & Quick Over-The-Net Home Evaluation ?
www.mississauga4sale.com/internet-evaluation.htm
* Power of Sales and Foreclosures
www.mississauga4sale.com/Power-Sales-Bank-Sales-Alert-Request.htm
* If you have not already signed up to receive my monthly real estate
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* See seasonal housing patterns
www.mississauga4sale.com/TREBprice.htm
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
TREB Affordability Indicator Share of Average Household Income Used for Mortgage Principal and Interest, Property Taxes and Utilities June 2011
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Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
2691 Credit Valley Road, Suite 101, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 7A1
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Monday, June 20, 2011
TREB MLS® Sales to New Listings Ratio Monthly with Three Previous Years for Comparison June 2011
For more information please contact A. Mark Argentino
A. Mark Argentino, Broker, P.Eng.,
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
2691 Credit Valley Road, Suite 101, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 7A1
BUS. 905-828-3434
FAX. 905-828-2829
E-MAIL: mark@mississauga4sale.com
Website: Mississauga4Sale.com
Friday, June 17, 2011
TREB MLS® Average Price Monthly Time Series with Trend Line Actual June 2011
For more information please contact A. Mark Argentino
A. Mark Argentino, Broker, P.Eng.,
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
2691 Credit Valley Road, Suite 101, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 7A1
BUS. 905-828-3434
FAX. 905-828-2829
E-MAIL: mark@mississauga4sale.com
Website: Mississauga4Sale.com
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
TREB MLS® New Listings Monthly Time Series with Trend Line Actual June 2011
For more information please contact A. Mark Argentino
A. Mark Argentino, Broker, P.Eng.,
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
2691 Credit Valley Road, Suite 101, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 7A1
BUS. 905-828-3434
FAX. 905-828-2829
E-MAIL: mark@mississauga4sale.com
Website: Mississauga4Sale.com
Monday, June 13, 2011
TREB MLS® Sales Monthly Time Series with Trend Line Actual June 2011
For more information please contact A. Mark Argentino
A. Mark Argentino, Broker, P.Eng.,
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
2691 Credit Valley Road, Suite 101, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 7A1
BUS. 905-828-3434
FAX. 905-828-2829
E-MAIL: mark@mississauga4sale.com
Website: Mississauga4Sale.com
Friday, June 10, 2011
TREB MLS® Average Resale Home Price Monthly with Three Previous Years for Comparison June 2011
For more information please contact A. Mark Argentino
A. Mark Argentino, Broker, P.Eng.,
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
2691 Credit Valley Road, Suite 101, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 7A1
BUS. 905-828-3434
FAX. 905-828-2829
E-MAIL: mark@mississauga4sale.com
Website: Mississauga4Sale.com
Thursday, June 09, 2011
TREB MLS® Sales Sales Monthly with Three Previous Years for Comparison June 2011
For more information please contact A. Mark Argentino
A. Mark Argentino, Broker, P.Eng.,
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage
2691 Credit Valley Road, Suite 101, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 7A1
BUS. 905-828-3434
FAX. 905-828-2829
E-MAIL: mark@mississauga4sale.com
Website: Mississauga4Sale.com