Muddy York: Toronto Real Estate Blog

Toronto Real Estate Board Figures For January 2012
Published Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:14:13 +0000

The Toronto Real Estate Board has released its sales figures for the month of January 2012. Sales in January 2012 were almost nine per cent higher than in January 2011, with 4,567 sales compared to 4,199 sales. “A favourable affordability … Continue reading → . . .

Thinking Of Renting Out Your Condo? Now’s A Great Time
Published Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:41:59 +0000

According to the latest figures from the Toronto Real Estate Board, Toronto condo apartment leases increased through late last year – by two per cent to 4,664 from 4,563 compared to the last quarter of 2010. “The rental market for … Continue reading → . . .

Federal Home Renovation Tax Credit Program Cancelled Early – Again
Published Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:14:12 +0000

For the second time in a row, the Federal Government’s eco-energy retrofit-homes program has been cancelled early because they gave out all of the money already. Here’s how the program worked: Homeowners initially had to undergo an energy audit, where … Continue reading → . . .

Toronto Real Estate Board Mid-Month Resale Housing Figures
Published Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:10:25 +0000

The Toronto Real Estate board has released its market figures for resale home sales during the first two weeks of January. According to their press release, home sales in the Greater Toronto Area have increased by six per cent over … Continue reading → . . .

Make Your Winterlicious 2012 Reservations Now!
Published Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:43:03 +0000

It’s that time of year again – slow, cold and many are realizing the eventual futility of their New Year’s Resolutions. It’s also one of the slowest times of year for the restaurant industry, which is why the City of … Continue reading → . . .

December 2011 Stats From The Toronto Real Estate Board
Published Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:24:18 +0000

According to the latest press release from the Toronto Real Estate Board, Toronto real estate sales saw their second-best year on record and sales were up overall four per cent when compared to 2010. “Low borrowing costs kept buyers confident … Continue reading → . . .

Canada’s Rental Vacancy Rate Inches Lower
Published Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:01:18 +0000

According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the average rental vacancy rate across Canada dropped to 2.2 per cent in October of this year, which is down 0.4 per cent year-over-year. “Modestly Higher levels of employment among persons aged … Continue reading → . . .

Canadian Home Sales Increased In November
Published Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:32:24 +0000

According to the latest Canadian Real Estate Association statistics, home sales across Canada increased slightly in November 2011. “The Canadian housing market is proving resilient in the face of ongoing global economic and financial uncertainty, to the benefit of Canadian … Continue reading → . . .