Home Re-sale Market (GTA - TREB areas)

GTA Real Estate market has been very active. Sales in July were record breaking. Call us to take advantage of the market.

Comparison of Home Prices in 2006-2009

Market Facts

Average Price History

2008	2007	1998	1988	1978
$379,347	$376,236	$216,815	$229,63	$67,333

Here is complete report on real estate market activity in GTA area..

Real Estate News Headlines
<>With mortgage rates dropping, it's strategy time - Globe and Mail, Sep 16, 2009
<>It may be right time to take real estate plunge - Toronto Star, Sep 14, 2009
<>‘Big Banks Compete On Low Mortgage Rates - Globe and Mail Oct 1, 2009
<>GTA home sales exceed 2008 pace - YourHome.ca, Aug. 19, 2009
<>The right agent can make all the difference- YourHome.ca June 12, 2009

Tips to Slash Your Energy Bill

Utility bills seem to get higher and higher every year. But you can save energy and moneywith
these tips to make your home more energy efficient.

1. Get a home energy survey from your local utility and get specific ways to save money on your utility bill.
2. Replace old furnaces and air conditioners with newer ones that are more energy efficient.
3. Install programmable thermostats.
4. Swap light bulbs for compact fluorescent bulbs bearing the Energy Star label.
5. Air dry dishes.
6. Turn off lights and ceiling fans when you leave a room.
7. Turn off computers and TVs when they are not being used.
8. Plug home electronic devices into power strips, and turn them off when the equipment is not being used. These devices often have a "standby" mode that uses power even when they are off.
9. Install a lowflow head on your shower. Opt for showers, not baths.
10. Only run the washer or dishwasher with full loads.
11. Purchase appliances that have the Energy Star label.

These tips can help you lower your energy use up to 25 percent! That will save you money now and also help you command a higher price for your home when you sell.

For further details, contact Ministry of Revenue

Did You Know..

If you're a first-time homeowner, the federal government is giving you the ultimate Canadian double-double: The option to withdraw as much as $25,000 from your RRSP (compared to $20,000 in 2008) and a First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit of up to $750 when buying your first house.

Avoid HST

If you are thinking of buying a home then you'll want to buy a home before the new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) takes effect July 1st, 2010. Pay 8% less in real estate transaction fees now compared to this time next year. Protect yourself from condo fee increases when repairs and maintenance companies also start charging the HST.

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