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The last patches of snow are melting away and the slow warm up in weather has also impacted the slow warm up in the spring real estate market. Last year the market was in full swing by mid-end of February and this year it is only recently that we are starting see some quality listings hitting the market. Inventory is still low and housing prices have inched up another 3+% on average from this time last year (Canadian Average).
In the GTA Market (See Full Report and Press Release) / Commercial Report also included
Average quarterly prices were up yet again:
- 3.2% Price Increase For Q1 2013
- 3.8% Price Increase For March 2013
-Average Detached Home in 416 Area $846,828 / 905 Area – $592,265
-Average Semi-Detached in 416 Area $607,334 / 905 Area – $403,031
-Average Condo Apartment Sale 416 Area $367,595 / 905 Area $278,984
-Average Town Home Sale 416 Area $450,104 / 905 Area $389,990
Commercial Market Watch – April 2013
Market Watch – March 2013
GTA Realtors – Housing Resale Figures – April
GTA REALTORS® RELEASE MONTHLY RESALE HOUSING FIGURES
TORONTO, April 3, 2013 – Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 7,765 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in March 2013 – down 17 per cent compared to 9,385 transactions in March 2012.
While the year-over-year dip in March sales followed the trend that has unfolded since mid-way through 2012, it is also important to note that the Good Friday holiday was in March this year versus April in 2012.
Generally speaking, there are fewer sales reported on statutory holidays and weekends.
In the first quarter of 2013, sales amounted to 17,678 – down by 14 per cent compared to Q1 2012.
“Home ownership remains affordable for a household earning the average income in the Greater Toronto Area. There are many willing buyers in the marketplace today. While some households have put their decision to purchase on hold as a result of stricter lending guidelines or the additional Land Transfer Tax in the City of Toronto, other households simply haven’t been able to find the right house due to a shortage of listings in some market segments,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Ann Hannah.
The average selling price in March was $519,879 – up by 3.8 per cent compared to March 2012. The average price in Q1 2013 was $508,066 – up by 3.2 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2012.
“The average selling price and the MLS® Home Price Index Composite Benchmark was up on a year-over-year basis across most home types, especially in the low-rise market segments where supply remains an issue. TREB’s average price forecast for 2013 remains at $515,000, representing a 3.5 per cent annual rate of growth,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.
Mortgage Rates
Provided by Oleg Shiller, BAS, CIM, FMA, FCSI Mortgage Broker
Just wanted to keep you posted of the excellent rate specials that we currently able to offer to you and your clients.
5 year fixed: 2.79%
5 year variable: 2.50% (Prime – .50%)
120 days rate hold for purchases. 90 days for refinances.
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