The number of Canadian home resales fell by 4.5% in January on a seasonally-adjusted basis. This was the first monthly decline in five months, and the largest since July 2010. Still, the January resale
level is slightly above the monthly average observed in 2011.
Regionally, the January drop in resales was especially marked in Greater Toronto and Montreal.
Overall, there were declines in over half of all local markets.
Despite the volume decline, average resale prices rebounded 1.6% in January (seasonally adjusted) following a similar decline in December 2011. Prices rose both in Toronto (+3.8%) and Vancouver
(+2.7%).
Key Implications
Canada's housing market was firming up during the second half of 2011, due in large part to the relative stability of the Canadian economy, steady consumer confidence and historically low interest rates.
This month's decline is likely reflective of what will shape up to be a softer year in sales, especially when it comes to Toronto and Vancouver condos. We anticipate growth will slow down in 2012 both in terms of sale volumes (+0.5%) and prices (+2.5%). In contrast, the actual
correction is foreseen to start in 2013, with both resales and prices turning negative.
This forecast is in line with the timing of interest rate increases, which we expect will start to take hold in 2013.
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
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As I find out more information about these ADU's and basement apartments in Mississauga and Ontario I'll post it here.
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Mark
Hi Mark ,
Last few days we have seen quite a few lenders have cancelled the special
rates for 4 year fixed @2.99%. I expect all lenders will follow.
What can you do to help yourself?
If you have put a purchase offer, get these special rates ASAP. (Still some
lenders have great rates.)
Unforturnately most banks don't offer these rates for pre-approval.
But we do have some good news for clients to be pre-approved and hold these
historical low rates.
3 year fixed rate @2.89% available for pre-approval, rate hold for 120 days
4 year fixed rate @ 2.99% for high ratio mortgage, 3.09% for conventional
mortgage, rate hold 90 days for pre-approval.
5 year fixed rate @ 3.19% for high ratio mortgage, 3.29% for conventional
mortgage, rate hold 90 days for pre-approval.
These rates won't last long, so please act quickly if you are looking to buy
or refinance
GTA REALTORS(r) Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures
Toronto, February 16, 2012 - Greater Toronto REALTORS(r) reported 3,206 sales through the TorontoMLS(r) system through the first 14 days of February 2012 - up by more than nine per cent compared to the 2,933 sales reported during the same period in 2011. New listings were up by 13 per cent over the same period.
"The GTA resale home market became better supplied during the first 14 days of February. If growth in new listings continues to outstrip growth in sales this year, competition between home buyers will ease. More balanced market conditions on a sustained basis would result in a lower annual rates of price growth later in 2012," said Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President
Richard Silver.
The average selling price during the first 14 days of February was $491,493 - up by nine per cent compared to the first 14 days of February 2011. On average, sellers received 99 per cent of their asking price and their homes were on the market for an average of 25 days.
"Both buyers and sellers are aware of the substantial competition that exists for most listings in the GTA. There is not a mismatch in expectations, so homes sell quickly at close to the asking price," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis.
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 ?
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www.mississauga4sale.com/Power-Sales-Bank-Sales-Alert-Request.htm
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