Average selling prices for detached homes in Markham has remained above the $1 million mark for most of 2015. For the first time last February, the average price has continued to rise and was reported by the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) to be $1,080,924 in May 2015. Across Toronto and the GTA, new real…
You’re living in historic times. The Bank of Canada’s key interest rate has remained unchanged since 2010, the third longest ‘pause’ in rate movement in history and the longest in 60 years. So what’s the significance of that? The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) key interest rate affects the interest rates that businesses and consumers pay…
Depending on which side of a real estate transaction you’re on, bidding wars can be often frustrating and stressful for the buyers, and on the other hand, very profitable for the sellers. Multiple offer situations can be a symptom of a hot real estate market. Toronto and the GTA have been among the hottest markets…
As the real estate market in Toronto and the GTA continues to set new records for average home prices, it makes the idea of selling your home in Markham ever more inviting. The average real estate selling price in the GTA rose about 10% between March 2014 and March 2015 to reach a record $613,933….
Whether you’re buying or selling, knowing how to choose the best real estate company pays off in many ways. Buying or selling a home can sometimes be stressful, and an excellent Realtor will minimize the headaches. If you want to get the most for your home, or move into your new home for less, an…
You’ve barely had time to put away your winter gear, but it’s time to gear-up if you plan to enter the housing market for the first time this spring! May and June are typically the busiest months for residential real estate sales in Toronto and the GTA. That means there are plenty of opportunities to…