Posts Tagged ‘I will sell your house’

I had felt the heat a few weeks ago…and the most recent Real Estate stats confirm it: THE JULY MARKET WAS RED HOT!!

The latest number from the Toronto Real Estate Board show that average price for July transactions was $395,414 – up six per cent from the same month last year.  Another repeating trend is; less inventory.  In ’08 we had 14,830 listings in ’09 only 12,174, that’s a decline of 18%.  This helps to explain all the multiple offers I’ve been involved in!

To keep it simple, the 3 stats you need to know are:
July prices up 6%
Sales are up 28%
New listings are down 18%

I’ve said it last month and I’ll say it again this month: It’s a great time to list your home and if your looking for a tech savvy realtor to market your property…I’d love to help!!

To quote a twitter post from Michael Scott of the hit TV show “The Office”:
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: there are 2 no more beautiful words than “three day weekend”.

If you watch the show, you’ll understand the humour of the quote. Even if you don’t watch it, Monday is a Holiday in the City, and with it comes a few closures to keep in mind.

All Government offices, banks and libraries will be closed as well as mail delivery. The TTC and Go Transit will both be running on holiday schedules… plan ahead! Shopping malls, stores and grocery stores will all remain open. I also will be open for business this ’Holiday Monday’ so feel free to contact me if you have any Real Estate related questions… Happy Simcoe Day!

MY APOLOGIES in advance for the lack of posts this week.  Its been one of those crazy ones, where me and the blackberry have been working overtime.  As month end approaches the Toronto Real Estate Board will be putting together some of the most impressive stats thus far.  As soon as they’re published you’ll be able to view them here…

Truth is, they’re not really necessary to tell you how HOT the market has been.  In plain english and without any numbers or figures, if i had to sum up July in 2 words, they’d be “SELLERS MARKET.”  Out of the tons of homes I’ve shown this month, I’d say less then 5 weren’t holding off for multiple offers.  This has resulted in many homes selling for over asking making “SOLD” the word of the month. 

So what’s causing all of this demand?? I’d attribute it to low inventory (meaning not many homes on the market) AND very attractive mortgage rates.  Sellers if you have even the slightest thought of selling (espcially downtown condo owners) I’d definitely take advantage of current market conditions.  So where should you start?  By sending me an email or giving me a call…i’d love to help!

Very rarely do north facing units become available in this modern condo by Menkes! Enjoy breath taking Avondale Park and city views from your living room, balcony and study. The unit has been freshly painted, incorporating neutral colours that compliment the upgraded floors (not 1 square foot of carpet in this unit!). The spacious den can be used as nursery, study or spare bedroom. A convenient parking spot is also included and can be rented out if not needed. Getting around the city from here couldn’t be easier with the 401 on ramp minutes away and the Sheppard TTC station just as close! *UPDATE:  The seller and I priced the unit at market value, and still sold it considerablly higher with 6 buyers bidding on the property.  I’d love to do it again… give me a call if you’d like my help!*

The seller is also including the Fridge, Stove, Built-In Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Washer Dryer, all electric light fixtures and all window coverings PLUS the closet organizer. The unit has been professionally furnished and most pieces can be purchased as well!

The building features 24 hr concierge, exercise room, sauna, guest suites, party room and BBQ area. Starbucks, Movies and a 24 hr grocery store are all nearby. These north facing units don’t last long!

If you would like a private showing of the unit give me a call…i’d love to help!  Check out the detailed version of the listing with more photos here.

Unlike some other bloggers out there…I’ve got to give credit when credit is due!  This is my remake of an old ad used by a few Realtors in the 90′s.  10 years later, the medium is different but the message is the same! 

If you’d like to get serious about buying or selling in the city, give me a call…i’d love to help!

Real Estate agents and their pets!!
I haven’t the slightest idea why so many of us advertise our services with “Fluffy” in the background. Never the less it’s a common thing and also today’s subject for “Make You Laugh Mondays”

If you’d like to get serious about buying or selling in the city, give me a call…i’d love to help! Oh and Lola (my dog) isn’t very helpful with selling homes, she handles more of the paperwork ;)

Happy Monday blog readers!! Here’s my 3rd installment of “Make You Laugh Mondays”.  For those of you that are new to the blog, it’s important to note that THESE ADS ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.  Every Monday I like to post “mock real estate ads”  to start the week off on a good note.

If you’d like to get serious about buying or selling in the city, give me a call…i’d love to help!