GTA more homes on market and number of sales down housing market indicators

this chart shows housing market indicators and indicates that year over year
that the number of sales is down by about 22%, the number of active listings
is up by 25% and both of these indicate that there is far greater inventory
on the GTA market this August compared to August of 2009

TREB MLS new listings monthly time series with trend line

This chart plots the monthly MLS new listings since January 1995
The blue line shows the actual new listings on the market.
The brown line is the trend computed using a 12 month moving average, which
exhibits no seasonal variations or other irregular fluctuations. A
substantial change in actual new listings must occur to change the direction
of the trend.

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Mark

A. Mark Argentino
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate

TREB MLS Average resale home price monthly with three previous years for comparison

This chart plots the monthly MLS average home price for the current year and
the previous three years. The recurring seasonal trend can be examined
along with comparisons to previous years for each month.
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All the Best!

Mark

A. Mark Argentino
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate

TREB MLS Sales monthly time series with trend line

This chart plots monthly MLS sales since January 1995. The blue line shows
the actual sales. The brown line is the trend computed using a 12 month
moving average, which exhibits no season variations or other irregular
fluctuations. A substantial change in actual sales must occur to change the
direction of the trend.

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All the Best!

Mark

A. Mark Argentino
P. Eng. Broker
Specializing in Residential & Investment Real Estate

GTA Average Real Estate Prices and Activity for August 2010

This is the report for August from the Toronto real estate board and
indicates a 'normal' amount of activity and price drop for the month of
August.

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Mark

GTA REALTORS(r) Report Monthly Resale Housing Figures

TORONTO, September 3, 2010 ‐ Greater Toronto REALTORS(r) reported 6,232
sales through the Multiple Listing Service(r) (MLS(r)) in August 2010.

This represented a 22 per cent decrease compared to the 8,035 sales recorded
during the same period in 2009. New listings decreased by one per cent
year-over-year to

10,488.

"The prospect of interest rate hikes and new mortgage lending rules
prompted some households to purchase a home sooner than they otherwise would
have this year. The

result has been a larger than normal dip in sales over the summer months.
With this said, it is important to recognize that sales on the year were
eight per cent higher than

in 2009," said Toronto Real Estate Board President Bill Johnston.

The average price for August transactions was $411,012 - up six per cent
compared to the average of $387,921 reported in August 2009.

"Market conditions have remained tight enough to support higher home prices
in comparison to last year. Under current mortgage lending standards, a
household earning the average income in the GTA can comfortably afford the
mortgage payments on an average priced home. Market conditions and the
affordability picture would have

to change dramatically before a sustained drop in the average selling price
would take place," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market
Analysis.

GTA Real Estate market is steady!

The Toronto Real Estate Board just announced the figures from June of 2010 and they are reporting that we are into a more balanced marketplace.

Market More Balanced in JuneJuly 6, 2010 --

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,442 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in June. This represented a 23 per cent decrease compared to the record 10,955 sales reported in June 2009.

Sales for the second quarter of 2010 amounted to 28,810 – up one per cent annually. Year-to-date sales through June were up 23 per cent to 50,455 compared to the first six months of 2009.

"We experienced a record number of existing home sales during the first half of 2010, but these sales were weighted more towards the beginning of the year," said Toronto Real Estate Board President Bill Johnston.

"The pace of home sales has moderated from record levels over the past two months with the prospect of higher mortgage rates."

The average price for June transactions was $435,034 – up eight per cent compared to the average of $403,972 recorded for June 2009.

"With more homes to choose from in the second quarter, many home buyers have been making less-aggressive offers. This has resulted in less upward pressure on the average selling price," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis. "

The annual rate of average price growth in the second half of 2010 will be in the single digits."Median PriceIn June, the median price was $367,750, from the $345,000 recorded during June of 2009.



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TREB GTA Real Estate reports that May 2010 Sales Remain High

This is the summary report from TREB about last months sales.

The number of transactions in May slowed compared to previous months, but
average price was still up compared to previous month, to $446,593

More details to come!
Mark



May Sales Remain High

June 3, 2010 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS(r) reported 9,470 sales through the
Multiple Listing Service(r) (MLS(r)) in May, representing a one per cent dip
from May 2009. In comparison to previous years, this was the third highest
May sales result on record.

"The pace of transactions slowed in May following record-setting sales in
February, March and April," said Toronto Real Estate Board President Tom
Lebour. "Buyers who otherwise would have been purchasing a home in May moved
more quickly this year, likely to get ahead of mortgage rate hikes."

New listings were up 38 per cent annually to 18,940. The average price for
May transactions was $446,593 - up 13 per cent compared to the average of
$395,609 recorded in May 2009.

"The gap between listings and sales has widened, which means there is more
choice for buyers," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market
Analysis. "The annual rate of price growth will slow in the second half of
2010, from the current double digit pace into the single digits."

TREB Average and median single family residential prices from 2000 to 2010, showing a regular increase for each year

Average and median single family residential prices from 2000 to 2010, showing a regular increase for each year

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West zones real estate marketplace sales to active listings ratio, showing that the ratio is falling

West zones sales to active listings ratio, showing that the ratio is falling, meaning that the market is tightening and there are less listings compared to sales

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Number of days on the market is low for the past 3 months compared to previous 9 months for the west zones in the GTA real estate marketplace

Graph showing the number of days on the market is low for the past 3 months compared to previous 9 months for the west zones in the GTA real estate marketplace

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GTA residential real estate breakdown of detached, semi detached, townhomes, condos etc and their percentage of the market sales

Pie chart showing the breakdown of detached, semi detached, townhomes, condos etc and their percentage of the market sales




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GTA average number of single family residential real estate sales is stabilizing

This graph shows that the number of sales over the past year is leveling out.

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Residential real estate market in GTA shows volume of sales is up, new listings are up more, so the market is softening

Chart below shows current housing market indicators, showing that the number of sales is up 35% in April 2010 compared to April of 2009, New listgs are also up 58% and Active listings down 2% for the same periods. This indicates that although the market volume of sales is up, new listings are up more, so the market is softening.

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GTA real estate marketplace number of active listings on the market

This graph shows the number of active listings on the market and indicates that there are significantly more listings on the market now compared to Decmeber and January, more choice for buyers


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Average single family residential price changes from January 2009 to April 2010

This chart shows the average single family residential price changes from January 2009 to April 2010

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Single family average residential real estate prices in the GTA

This graph shows the single family average prices over the past year or so and shows that prices have increased significantly over this period.

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TREB reports sales volume and prices up in April 2010

Average prices were up again in April to $437,600 Volume of sale was also
up about 34% compared to the same month last year.


GTA REALTORS(r) Report Monthly Resale Housing Figures

TORONTO, May 5, 2010 - Greater Toronto REALTORS(r) reported 10,898 sales
through the Multiple Listing Service(r) (MLS(r)) in April, representing a 34
per cent increase compared to April

2009. There were also 20,683 new listings in April - a 59 per cent annual
increase. Both the sales and new listings results amounted to new records
for the month of April under the

current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries.

"The GTA resale market is functioning properly. Sales were high as buyers
continued to take advantage of affordable home ownership opportunities.
Listings grew as home owners reacted

to strong sales and price growth," said Toronto Real Estate Board President
Tom Lebour.

More balanced market conditions will result in sustainable rates of annual
price growth in the second half of 2010."

The average price for April transactions was $437,600 - up 13 per cent
compared to the average of $385,641 recorded in April 2009.

"Home sales continue to be driven by many different segments of the market,
with sales growth for all major home types in both the City of Toronto and
surrounding 905 regions," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market
Analysis. "Home sales will remain strong in the second half of 2010, but
will slip from the current record pace as borrowing costs rise."

Number of sales in the GTA is dramatically increased compared to the same period last year

This chart below clearly shows that the number of sales in the GTA is dramatically increased compared to the same period last year. New listings are also up, but active listings are down, meaning that there is much more demand than supply and this is why prices are rising.

You will also note that the average days on the market is half of what it was a year ago, again, this indicates that the market is very fast right now.
All the best!
Mark

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

Sales and prices summary comparison in the GTA for real estate

The table below shows you the sales and prices summary comparison in the GTA

March Real Estate Resale Market Figures for the GTA, Toronto and Mississauga

The results for March sales are in and there were over 10,000 sales in March. The average price climbed to $434,696 up marginally from the previous month figure of $431,509

All good news for sellers. Buyers are still finding it difficult to find a home because of multiple offers on most listings.

The entire report is below.

All the best,

Mark

Greater Toronto REALTORS(r) report March Resale Market Figures

TORONTO, April 6, 2010 - Greater Toronto REALTORS(r) reported 10,430 sales through the Multiple Listing Service(r) (MLS(r)) in March, pushing total first quarter 2010 sales to

22,418 - the best result on record under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. The average price for March transactions was $434,696. The average price for the first quarter was $427,948.

"The strong rebound in the existing home market was one of the initial drivers of economic recovery," said TREB President Tom Lebour. "While we don't expect to see the same rates growth moving forward, GTA households will remain confident in ownership housing as a quality long-term investment, especially as economic recovery expands across all industries."

The annual rate of growth for new listings continued to accelerate in March.

The number of new listings grew by 42 per cent compared to March of 2008.

"The average home price in the GTA will continue to grow this year, but the pace will slow as we move through the spring," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of market Analysis. "As growth in new listings starts to outstrip growth in sales, buyers will experience

Mark