Toronto, Mississauga Real Estate Information

Steady House Price Increase in Toronto & 905  Prices continued to appreciate in April.   Prices across the GTA (Toronto & surrounding areas) continued to climb last month to an average of $398,687 (for April), up five percent from last April's $379,025.The average price in the City of Toronto was $446,781, up ...

   GTA House Prices Rise Despite the WeatherEven with the worst weather conditions the GTA has experienced since 1938, house prices beat the winter blues.  Compared to last March, the average price in the GTA rose four per cent to $380,338 and two per cent in the City of Toronto to $404,361.While local buyers are ...

While the Toronto Real Estate Board reported a general sales slow down in the first 2 months of 2008, not all areas have been affected by the winter weather blues.  Keep in mind not even the snow could impact the house prices, as they're up an average of 5% over last year at this time.  Number 1 real estate hot spot was the ...

The Toronto Real Estate Board stats are out and yes, the resale house transactions in the Greater Toronto area continued to have lack luster results during the first half of March. Sales declined 14 and 18 percent respectively compared to the same time frame from a year ago.    And that's all that seems to make the ...

Sutton Realty Blog Update: While the Toronto resale market felt the effects of the winter weather as sales slowed for the first two months of 2008, nothing seems to be stopping new condo buyers.  Urbanation, a Toronto Condo research firm reported new condo launches in the the first 2 months of 2008 nearly doubled those in the first quarter ...

New energy initiatives for homeowners ... Grants are available for homeowners going green. Both the provincial and federal government have programs designed to encourage energy reduction that could save you money and potentially add extra value to your house when selling.Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is offering a new residential ...

Looks like Home Buyers may have the Winter Blues... this seasons record amount of snow had some home buyers deciding to wait it out for the spring market.   The Toronto Real Estate Board's February statistics indicated home sales dropped 11 percent for the Greater Toronto area, 14 percent in the City of Toronto and 9 percent in ...

When buying a home I believe in being as prepared as possible, in advance.   Buyers might find this Home Improvement Estimate Cost Sheet handy when doing a Home Inspection on their potential purchase. Did you know the average Home Inspection reveals an average of 33 deficiencies in a home?  While many of the items may be ...

If you live in the Toronto or surrounding area you have probably wondered how long this real estate market can sustain itself.   I started wondering over 2 years ago, but every time I think it's about to turn we get a new surprise.   Banks have extended their amortization schedules from 25 years to 30, then 40 and ...

With the 40 year amortization mortgage still under 2 years new, it's already dominating the mortgage market.   And if that wasn't enough flexibility for the average home buyer, the first 50 year amortization mortgage has hit the Canadian market.   While not in the mainstream, one mortgage company is taking the ...