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Constantine Isslamow
Real Estate Broker / Mortgage Broker
Century 21United Realty Inc. Brokerage / CENTUM Core Financial Inc.
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Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on January 19, 2010
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U.S. sheds 247,000 jobs in July; jobless rate fallsThe U.S. economy shed 247,000 jobs in July, the fewest in a year, according to the Labour Department. The jobless rate also dropped to 9.4 per cent, from 9.5 per cent in June.
I hope you find this information useful. Thanks for stopping by.
Constantine Isslamow
Broker/Manager
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on August 8, 2009
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Home sales on the riseThe Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported an 11.2 per cent increase in existing home sales from March to April, making the third monthly rise in sales in a row.
With the recent release of sales numbers, the CREA revised its previous forecast for the housing market, saying sales will come in at 370,500 for 2009 instead of 360,900.
I continue to see more activity in the lower end ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on June 27, 2009
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Average House Prices by CIty, April 2009
Average House Prices by City
Apr 2009
Apr 2008
Apr 2007
Yellowknife
$342,515
$352,555
$328,904
Vancouver
$565,003
$615,304
$564,375
Victoria
$455,143
$494,204
$568,710
Edmonton
$312,127
$336,931
$343,922
Calgary
$371,995
$414,006
$420,807 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on June 15, 2009
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Spring 2009 Peterborough housing market:Spring 2009 Peterborough housing market:
Average prices have little relevance to your home
Let's face it, nobody wants to be average. It's the terrain of the unremarkable-the realm of the safe middle ground. But while "average" is by its very definition nothing to brag about, it does have its place in our world. It shows us the big picture. It reminds us where we stand, right?
Well, to a point. ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on June 11, 2009
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MAY 2009 REAL ESTATE TREND INDICATOR CITY OF PETERBOROUGH
SUB-DISTRICT 1-5 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
Residential
Unit Sales
Number of Bedrooms
Active
Listings
Price Class
2 or Less
3
4 or More
Price Class
2 or Less
3
4 or More
Under $100,000
0
0
0
Under $100,000
2
0
0
$100,000 - 149,999
1
7
0
$100,000 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on June 6, 2009
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REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE
Peterborough and The Kawarthas Number of Units Sold by
Price, Average Days on Market and Sale to List%
January 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Price
Units Sold
Average Days
Sale to List %
<30,000
0
0
0
30000-39999
1
98
80
40000-49999
2
68
76
50000-59999
0
0 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on June 6, 2009
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Peterborough Summer Festival of Lights
2009 is the 23rd annual Peterborough Summer Festival of Lights!
Mark your calendars for the 2009 kickoff Saturday, June 20/09 with concerts continuing all summer until August 22. Mark your calendar for our June 23 2007 Kickoff with concerts continuing all summer to August 25th. Our full schedule is below. -->
Festival Concerts are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on May 22, 2009
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Average House Prices by City
Average House Prices by City
Mar 2009
Mar 2008
Mar 2007
Yellowknife
$305,764
$301,915
$312,960
Vancouver
$530,763
$616,496
$554,941
Victoria
$441,380
$504,194
$542,504
Edmonton
$309,032
$343,760
$325,439
Calgary
$372,114
$419,396 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on May 15, 2009
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Average House Prices by Province
Average House Prices by Province
Mar 2009
Mar 2008
Mar 2007
National
$288,641
$314,279
$299,998
Yukon
$218,571
$278,705
$247,618
Northwest Territories
$305,764
$301,915
$312,960
British Columbia
$425,708
$483,291
$429,079
Alberta
$327,919 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on May 15, 2009
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Mortgage Rate TrendsHere is a quick summary over the past 3 years on mortgage rates, including 1 year, 3 year and 5 year rates.
Current Mortgage Rates - 1/3/5 Year Rates
May 2009
May 2008
May 2007
1 Year
3.90%
6.15%
6.85%
3 Year
4.15%
6.15%
7.20%
5 Year
5.25%
6.65%
7.14%
I hope you find this ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on May 15, 2009
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Price, Average Days on Market and Sale to List%Peterborough and The Kawarthas Number of Units Sold by
Price, Average Days on Market and Sale to List%
January 1, 2009 - April 30, 2009
Price
Units Sold
Average Days
Sale to List %
<30,000
0
0
0
30000-39999
1
98
80
40000-49999
2
68
76
50000-59999
0
0
0
60000-69999 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on May 9, 2009
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April 2009 Real Estate Trend IndicatorAPRIL 2009 Real Estate trend indicator
SUB-DISTRICT 1-5 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
Residential
Unit Sales
Number of Bedrooms
Active
Listings
Price Class
2 or Less
3
4 or More
Price Class
2 or Less
3
4 or More
Under $100,000
0
0
0
Under $100,000
2
0
0
$100,000 - 149,999 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on May 9, 2009
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INSURANCE? DON'T LEAVE A HOME WITHOUT ITJune Jell will never forget the time she and her husband John sat down with their agent and turned
mortgage insurance down flat. Six months later, he died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 59,
leaving her struggling to keep up with house payments.
While she got back on her feet eventually, it wasn't without sacrifices along the way -- including the family
home.
Now she tells everyone ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on May 9, 2009
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Average House Prices by City
Average House Prices by City
Feb 2009
Feb 2008
Feb 2007
Yellowknife
$329,491
$314,550
$334,361
Vancouver
$542,641
$623,517
$531,688
Victoria
$442,592
$487,696
$534,101
Edmonton
$308,970
$338,347
$321,307
Calgary
$370,198
$415,017 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on April 15, 2009
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MARCH Statistic Report
Peterborough and The Kawarthas Association of REALTORS® Inc.
MLS ® Statistic Report Residential(single family) Activity by Area MARCH 2009
2009
2008
Listings
Sales
Sales/Listings Ratio
Average Sale Price
Listings
Sales
Sales/Listings Ratio
Average Sale Price
Area ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on April 4, 2009
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Units Sold Here is a break down of units sold for the entire PKAR board along with average days on market and the sale to list ratio.
Price
Units Sold
Average Days
Sale to List %
<30,000
0
0
0
30000-39999
0
0
0
40000-49999
1
98
80
50000-59999
0
0
0
60000-69999 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on April 4, 2009
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March 2009 Quarterly Report
QUARTERLY REPORT
January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009
Price Range
Current # of Listings
Avg # of Sales Per Month
Selling Price % of List Price
Ave Days on Market
Remaining # Months Inventory
$<145,000
13
4
92
70
3.3
$145-185
61
20
96
66
3.1
$185-225
82 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on April 4, 2009
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March 2009 Real Estate Trend Indicator SUB-DISTRICT 1-5 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
Residential
Unit Sales
Number of Bedrooms
Active
Listings
Price Class
2 or Less
3
4 or More
Price Class
2 or Less
3
4 or More
Under $100,000
1
0
1
Under $100,000
1
1
0
$100,000 - 149,999
0
6
3
$100,000 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on April 4, 2009
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Sales tax harmonization will hurt resale home market
News Release
(Toronto, March 26, 2009) Ontario's REALTORS® say the McGuinty governments plan to harmonize the GST and PST will add over $2,000 to the cost of a real estate transaction, hurting the resale home market and prolonging the housing industry's recovery from the current economic downturn.
"Now is not the time to be erecting barriers to homeownership," said Pauline Aunger, ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on April 4, 2009
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100 Days to GreatnessFor Immediate Release
CENTURY 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage Teaches the Fundamentals of Working by Referral with
100 Days to Greatness®
Comprehensive training program by Buffini & Company helps Agents kick-start results
Peterborough, March 14, 2009. CENTURY 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage will begin offering Buffini & Company's 100 Days to Greatness® program to help both ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on March 21, 2009
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Average House Prices by City
Average House Prices by City
Jan 2009
Jan 2008
Jan 2007
Yellowknife
$323,928
$305,192
$215,200
Vancouver
$536,162
$588,183
$530,695
Victoria
$431,312
$505,899
$502,447
Edmonton
$317,049
$332,051
$303,820
Calgary
$362,143
$408,672
$375,646 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on March 15, 2009
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Average Home Prices by Province
Average House Prices by Province
Jan 2009
Jan 2008
Jan 2007
National
$273,607
$309,448
$282,844
Yukon
$240,007
$245,808
$208,927
Northwest Territories
$323,928
$305,192
$215,200
British Columbia
$412,934
$453,098
$402,206
Alberta
$321,655
$357,574 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on March 15, 2009
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CENTURY 21 launches Full-Screen Property Photos: Showcase21
CENTURY 21 United Realty Inc, Brokerage along with CENTURY 21 Canada has released a new enhancement to its real estate website that allows visitors to view full-screen photos of listed homes. The feature, called Showcase21, provides fast and easy access to large, clear photos of properties.
Property listings with 21 photos are identified with a "21 Photos" starburst, and when available in ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on March 12, 2009
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February 2009 City of Peterborough Here is a recap of city activity for the month of February, 2009, on single family homes
MONTHLY SALE/LIST REPORT ( Results for this 2 month period have been rounded to the nearest dollar and percentage )
Month
Average List Price
Average Sale Price
Sale to List Price
Average List Duration
Number Of Sales
FEB-2008
224885
219660 ...
Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on March 12, 2009
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