As a Realtor, I'm often asked to suggest improvements that will make my clients' homes more attractive and that will provide the biggest return on investment. While kitchen and bathroom upgrades still offer some of the best ROI, energy efficiency upgrades are now high on the list of top paybacks, according to the 2008 Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) RENOVA survey.
High efficiency windows were cited most frequently as having an average recovery rate of 61 per cent. High efficiency windows received the highest level of agreement amond respondents as the energy-saving home improvement that would have a significant impact on the appraised value of a home. The type of heating system, heating system efficiency and insulation were also considered to make a significant difference.
A calculator offered on the AIC's website helps home renovators get a better idea of the ROI they can expect for a variety of home improvement projects.
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October 16, 2008
Toronto Real Estate Board Housing Prices Summary- Newmarket September 2008
The September market shows signs of a more balanced market. A total of 6,424 sales took place in September 2008.
Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for Newmarket:
Sales: 103
$Volume: $34,884,700
Average Home Price: $338,686
Average Days on Market: 45
Average List %: 98
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 summary for:
Bradford
Innisfil
East Gwillimbury
Keswick/Georgina
King
Aurora
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Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for Newmarket:
Sales: 103
$Volume: $34,884,700
Average Home Price: $338,686
Average Days on Market: 45
Average List %: 98
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 summary for:
Bradford
Innisfil
East Gwillimbury
Keswick/Georgina
King
Aurora
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Toronto Real Estate Board Housing Prices Summary- King September 2008
The September market shows signs of a more balanced market. A total of 6,424 sales took place in September 2008.
Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for King:
Sales:15
$Volume: $10,596,000
Average Home Price: $706,400
Average Days on Market: 60
Average List %: 96
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 for:
Bradford
Innisfil
East Gwillimbury
Keswick/Georgina
Aurora
Newmarket
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Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for King:
Sales:15
$Volume: $10,596,000
Average Home Price: $706,400
Average Days on Market: 60
Average List %: 96
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 for:
Bradford
Innisfil
East Gwillimbury
Keswick/Georgina
Aurora
Newmarket
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Toronto Real Estate Board Housing Prices Summary- Keswick/Georgina September 2008
The September market shows signs of a more balanced market. A total of 6,424 sales took place in September 2008.
Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for Keswick/Georgina:
Sales: 73
$Volume: $20,070,800
Average Home Price: $274,942
Average Days on Market: 49
Average List %: 96
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 summary for:
Bradford
Innisfil
East Gwillimbury
Aurora
Newmarket
King
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Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for Keswick/Georgina:
Sales: 73
$Volume: $20,070,800
Average Home Price: $274,942
Average Days on Market: 49
Average List %: 96
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 summary for:
Bradford
Innisfil
East Gwillimbury
Aurora
Newmarket
King
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Toronto Real Estate Board Housing Prices Summary- Innisfil September 2008
The September market shows signs of a more balanced market. A total of 6,424 sales took place in September 2008.
Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for Innisfil:
Sales: 22
$Volume: $5,661,000
Average Home Price: $257,318
Average Days on Market: 59
Average List %: 96
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 summary for:
Bradford
East Gwillimbury
Aurora
Newmarket
King
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Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for Innisfil:
Sales: 22
$Volume: $5,661,000
Average Home Price: $257,318
Average Days on Market: 59
Average List %: 96
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 summary for:
Bradford
East Gwillimbury
Aurora
Newmarket
King
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Toronto Real Estate Board Housing Prices Summary- East Gwillimbury September 2008
The September market shows signs of a more balanced market. A total of 6,424 sales took place in September 2008.
Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for East Gwillimbury:
Sales: 20
$Volume: $7,220,800
Average Home Price: $361,040
Average Days on Market: 59
Average List %: 96
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 summary for:
Bradford
Innisfil
Aurora
Newmarket
King
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Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for East Gwillimbury:
Sales: 20
$Volume: $7,220,800
Average Home Price: $361,040
Average Days on Market: 59
Average List %: 96
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 summary for:
Bradford
Innisfil
Aurora
Newmarket
King
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Toronto Real Estate Board Housing Prices Summary- Bradford September 2008
The September market shows signs of a more balanced market. A total of 6,424 sales took place in September 2008.
Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for Bradford:
Sales: 32
$Volume: $9,725,805
Average Home Price: $303,931
Average Days on Market: 49
Average List %: 97
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 for:
Innisfil
East Gwillimbury
Aurora
Newmarket
King
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Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for Bradford:
Sales: 32
$Volume: $9,725,805
Average Home Price: $303,931
Average Days on Market: 49
Average List %: 97
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 for:
Innisfil
East Gwillimbury
Aurora
Newmarket
King
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Toronto Real Estate Board Housing Prices Summary- Aurora September 2008
The September market shows signs of a more balanced market. A total of 6,424 sales took place in September 2008.
Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for Aurora:
Sales: 57
$Volume: $23,618,900
Average Home Price: $414,367
Average Days on Market: 42
Average List %: 97
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 summary for:
Bradford
Innisfil
East Gwillimbury
Keswick/Georgina
King
Newmarket
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Sales of single family dwellings in September, were down about six per cent from the 6,866 sales recorded during September of last year, said Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill. However, the 6,424 sales reported for September 2008 is down just three per cent from the 6,622 figure recorded in September 2006. To keep in perspective, September 2007's 6,866 sales was the second best figure ever recorded for that month.
So how many of those sales took place in the Northern districts? A total of 1,220 sales were reported in 23 Northern districts; and averaged a selling price of $407,424.
Here's a look at the September 2008 statistics for Aurora:
Sales: 57
$Volume: $23,618,900
Average Home Price: $414,367
Average Days on Market: 42
Average List %: 97
Click the links below to see a brief September 2008 summary for:
Bradford
Innisfil
East Gwillimbury
Keswick/Georgina
King
Newmarket
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October 2, 2008
New Listing: Great, Detached Family Home in Newmarket
Great Opportunity to own a detached, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home centrally located in Newmarket, ON.
Main Floor features:
- Updated windows, furnace, roof and driveway.
- Eat-in-Kitchen with walkout to large deck overlooking yard and greenbelt. No neighbours are in the back which provides a tremendous view and relaxing environment.
- Laminate flooring in Living, Dining and Family Rooms.
- Fireplace in Family Room.
- Laundry and powder room located on main floor.
- New berber carpet on stairs and throughout entire upper level of the home.
- Master bedroom with Walk-in Closet and 3 piece Ensuite.
- Linen Closet and bathroom on upper level.
- Spacious basement with above ground windows.
- Fenced backyard.
- Double Door Garage.
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September 29, 2008
Luxury home sales remain steady across the country
Luxury home sales have outperformed virtually all other residential price points this year, but activity in the top-end is expected to taper in most major Canadian centres in coming months, according to a recent report released by RE/MAX.
The RE/MAX Upper-End Report, which highlights trends and developments in 15 housing markets across the country for the first seven months of 2008 found Vancouver, Victoria, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa, Halifax-Dartmouth, and St.John's all experienced an upswing in sales activity, while declines were noted in Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton-Burlington and Toronto. Also significant is in all but two markets, percentage increases in sales were greatest in the upper-end when compared to the overall residential marketplace in 2008.
"Given the transition occuring in most residential real estate markets, upper-end sales remain exceptionally strong," says Michael Polzler, Executive Vice President and Regional Director, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada. "The market for luxury homes is usually the first to show pressure cracks, but the reverse is actually true this year, with pent-up demand (due to trade-up activity), less speculation, and job transfers all factors contributing to stability in this segment. Click here to read the full report.
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The RE/MAX Upper-End Report, which highlights trends and developments in 15 housing markets across the country for the first seven months of 2008 found Vancouver, Victoria, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa, Halifax-Dartmouth, and St.John's all experienced an upswing in sales activity, while declines were noted in Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton-Burlington and Toronto. Also significant is in all but two markets, percentage increases in sales were greatest in the upper-end when compared to the overall residential marketplace in 2008.
"Given the transition occuring in most residential real estate markets, upper-end sales remain exceptionally strong," says Michael Polzler, Executive Vice President and Regional Director, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada. "The market for luxury homes is usually the first to show pressure cracks, but the reverse is actually true this year, with pent-up demand (due to trade-up activity), less speculation, and job transfers all factors contributing to stability in this segment. Click here to read the full report.
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