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Market Watch: February 15, 2011

Looking Ahead 2011 Canadian Real Estate Market Forecast and Prediction
According to many real estate experts, the Canadian housing market is expected to stabilize in 2011 returning to more normal long-term growth patterns after a decade-long bull run. The housing sector has avoided two extreme bubble-and-crash scenarios over the past three years when resale prices dropped sharply in 2008, then quickly rebounded as low mortgage rates and lower prices supported the turnaround. ... read more
Market Watch – January 2011 Market conditions were anything but uniform in 2010
Market conditions were anything but uniform in 2010. We went from super-charged sales activity during the first four months of the year, to a marked drop-off in transactions in the summer and then in the fall saw sales climb back to levels that are sustainable over the longer term. The year will also go down in the record books as the year that realtors took a good look at the value added services clients are paying for... read more

10 Budget-Friendly Improvement Tips to Increase Your Home’s Market Value
Renovating your home will increase its value and make it a nicer place for you to live. But many people don't have the money to spend on expensive housing upgrades. Here is a few budget-friendly projects to add beauty, value and selling appeal to your home. 1.Give your kitchen a facelift... read more

How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster and Save Thousands of Dollars
There's a major sense of accomplishment and peace of mind of owning your home outright. Paying off your mortgage sooner can make sound financial sense by saving you thousands of dollars in interest costs. Learning how to save on your mortgage can slice years off your loan. Finding out if you can save on your mortgage payments won't cost you anything, and you will discover whether you have the best loan available for your individual circumstances... read more

Safety Tips for Fireplaces and Wood Stoves
A properly installed and carefully maintained fireplace or wood burning stove can provide the warmth and comfort you need in winter. It also provide the perfect heating alternative when there is a power outage. However, as more than 30% of residential fires are caused by these devices, it’s essential to know how to use them safely and understand the importance of regular maintenance... read more

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	MARKET REPORT Dear Friend, TORONTO, Feb. 4 - Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,337 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in January 2011. This result was 13 per cent lower than the record result reported in January 2010. "While off the record pace experienced a year ago, the GTA resale market has started the year on a solid footing. Home buyers in Toronto and surrounding areas continue to benefit from a diversity of housing types for sale at many different price points," said TREB President Bill Johnston. The average selling price for January 2011 sales was $427,037, representing an increase of over four per cent compared to the average of $409,058 reported in January 2010. "The average selling price is expected to grow at a moderate pace in 2011. Growth rates in the three to five per cent range will be sustainable from an affordability perspective," Have a great February, and remember, I am never too busy for your referrals. Click here to read the TREB report on January market SPECIAL MENTION Check out year 2011 Housing Charts for GTA housing market statics HERE. Also review 2010 GTA real estate market trend in graphic - a more visual way to see what had happened in GTA's housing market in comparison to previous years. view here

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Scarlett Li
Sales Representative
Right At Home Realty Inc., Brokerage
Direct: 416.705.5812
Office: 905.695.7888
E-mail: scarlett@liscarlett.com
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