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THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION RELEASES STATISTICS FOR APRIL 2012

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released the resale housing activity results for April 2012. For all the statistics, please click here.

Surprise...they’re called closing costs.

 Surprise...they’re called closing costs.  Even those who like surprises don’t want to be surprised by unexpected costs on closing day.  The best way to avoid these surprises is to be educated about the process - I’m here to help you. Buyers pay the Seller’s purchase price as agreed on – but on top of that there are these extras to be aware of: Legal ...

DOWNCHILD'S CHUCK JACKSON ANNNOUNCED AS WASAGA BEACH BLUES 2012 MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Stonebridge Town Centre will host the 2nd Annual Wasaga Beach Blues Festival  August 24th-26th , 2012.  The Blues Festival was a huge success last year. On May 8th it was announced that Downchild's Chuck Jackson will be the Musical Director. Click here to view details of this announcement.  For information about the 2012 Wasaga Beach blues Festival,  please visit http://www.wasagabeachblues.com/

TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD'S APRIL 2012 RELEASE OF MARKET WATCH

Market Remains Tight with Sales Up in April May 3, 2012 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,350 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in April 2012. This level of sales was 18 per cent higher than the 8,778 firm deals reported in April 2011. The strongest sales growth was reported in the single-detached market segment, with transactions of this home type up by 22 per cent compared to ...

HOW YOU CAN SAVE ENERGY?

  In today's day and age we are all looking for ways to save money. One great way to do this is conserving on our energy usage. There are numerous ways that we can reduce our use of electricity. Funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered through local utility companies, "saveONenergy" offers programs and ideas to help make it easier for Ontarians to save on electricity usage in their ...

BECOME PROPERTY MOGUL IN REALOPOLIS!

Are you ready to be property mogul? Well, now you can be one! CENTURY 21's Property Mogul is a  realistic game in which you invest in properties in the fictional town of Realopolis. It is free to register and play. Your local CENTURY 21 Sales Representatives have avatars in the game that can help guide you in building your property empire. Visit www.propertymogul.ca and start ...

Get Crime alerts for any neighbourhood in Brampton

The City of Brampton has a tool on their website that allows Brampton residents to receive alerts regarding crimes and other safety issues in your neighbourhood. Simply visit the site below and click on Crime Alerts on the top left. This is a tool that I regularily use to counsel my clients into excellent neighbourhoods. www.bramptonsafecity.ca

CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION RELEASES STATISTICS FOR MARCH 2012

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released the national resale housing activity for March 2012 which indicates a climb in sales. Click here for all the details.

GEORGIAN TRIANGLE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® RELEASES 2012 FIRST QUARTER SALES ACTIVITY

The Georgian Triangle Association of REALTORS® (GTAR) has released the results of the sales activity for the region for the 1st Quarter of 2012. The statistics show an increase in sales activity over the same time period for 2011.   For the Year to Date Market Summary results click here.

TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD'S MARCH 2012 RELEASE OF MARKET WATCH

Tight Market Drives Double-Digit Price Growth April 4, 2012 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,690 sales through the TorontoMLS system in March 2012. This result was up by almost eight per cent in comparison to the 8,986 deals reported during the same period in 2011. “The GTA resale market has not suffered from a lack of willing buyers this year. Buyers have been spurred on by the ...

HOW REALTORS® HELP

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has a website available for the public that has information and advice regarding the buying and selling of real estate and how using a Realtor® can help you. Please visit http://www.howrealtorshelp.ca/ to learn the advantages of using a Realtor®.

CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION RELEASES STATISITICS FOR FEBRUARY 2012

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released the results of the national resale housing activity for the month of February 2012. The statistics are based on results obtained through the MLS® Systems of Canadian Real Estate Boards and Associations. Click here for all the details.

TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD'S FEBRUARY 2012 RELEASE OF MARKET WATCH

“GTA REALTORS® Release Resale Monthly Market Figures March 5, 2012 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,032 sales in February 2012 – up 16 per cent compared to February 2011. New listings were also up over the same period, but by a lesser 11 per cent to 12,684. Click here for complete Market Watch [pdf]

THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION RELEASES UPDATE OF RESALE HOUSING FORECAST

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released an updated quarterly forecast of resale housing (through the MLS® systems) and extended it to include 2013. Click here for all the details.

SNOWMAN MANIA 2012 AT WASAGA BEACH!

Wasaga Beach was bustling with activity this Family Day Weekend as we all enjoyed Snowman Mania. There were many events across the town from skating, tobogganing, arts and crafts, a chilli cook off and much more. Our home at Stonebridge Town Centre had many activities. The opening celebrations started with Friday night fireworks, followed on Saturday with horse-drawn wagon, pony and snowmobile ...

What does a REALTOR® do for me?

Barbara Sukkau, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, talks about how signing the Buyer Representation Agreement can help protect the biggest purchase of your life. Sukkau highlights that your REALTORS® commission is negotiable and shows what a REALTOR® can do for you.

How much house can we afford?

It can be difficult for first time homebuyers to know what they can afford. Barbara Sukkau, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, helps a couple determine what they can afford with a simple formula. She reminds them that the lifestyle they want can affect the home they end up buying.

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GEORGIAN TRIANGLE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS RELEASE 4TH QUARTER 2011 RESULTS

The Georgian Triangle Association of Realtors® (GTAR) has released the market activity results for the 4th quarter of 2011. According to statistics from the MLS® system of GTAR, market activity increased over the same reporting period for 2010. Click here for more details. For Year to Date results ending December 2011, please click here.  

TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD'S DECEMBER 2011 RELEASE OF MARKET WATCH

Second-Best Year on Record for Sales January 5, 2012 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,718 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in December 2011. The December result capped off the second-best year on record under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. Total sales for 2011 amounted to 89,347 – up four per cent in comparison to 2010. “Low borrowing ...

CENTURY 21 KICKOFF 2012

  Connect with fellow industry professionals in this unmatched annual industry meeting and networking opportunity

Century 21 Millennium Caring For Kids at Christmas

 Well it's the time of year that we give back to others and this year was our biggest commitment yet!   It was our privilege to provide Christmas for 15 families and most of all 48 precious children!   We have built up such a wonderful relationship with our 6 Principals and their children at their schools.   We never know who the families are but we are always told about ...

THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION RELEASES NOVEMBER 2011 STATISTICS

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released the National Resale Housing Activity for November 2011. The statistics indicate that sales increased slightly from October 2011. Click here for more details. Click here for more details.  

TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD'S NOVEMBER 2011 RELEASE OF MARKET WATCH

Healthy Fall Market Continues in November December 6, 2011 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,092 residential transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in November – up 11 per cent in comparison to November 2010. At the same time, the number of new listings was up by 14 per cent in comparison to last year. “We have seen strong annual sales growth through the 2011 fall ...

CENTURY 21 MILLENNIUM AWARDED FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR!

   Joanne Evans, Broker of Record/Owner, Martin Minda, Broker/Owner and the entire team at Century 21 Millennium Inc., Brokerage are pleased to announce that we have been awarded the "Franchisee of the Year" Award! This award was received at the Century 21 Canadian Conference this fall, and is based on peer recognition and the company’s contribution to the Century 21 organization. ...