Source: Toronto Real Estate Board

TORONTO, JULY 6, 2010 ? Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,442 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in June.

This represented a 23 per cent decrease compared to the record 10,955 sales reported in June 2009. Sales for the second quarter of 2010 amounted to 28,810 – up one per cent annually. Year-to-date sales through June were up 23 per cent to 50,455 compared to the first six months of 2009.

“We experienced a record number of existing home sales during the first half of 2010, but these sales were weighted more towards the beginning of the year,” said newly elected Toronto Real Estate Board President Bill Johnston. “The pace of home sales has moderated from record levels over the past two months with the prospect of higher mortgage rates.”

The average price for June transactions was $435,034 – up eight per cent compared to the average of $403,972 recorded for June 2009.

“With more homes to choose from in the second quarter, many home buyers have been making less-aggressive offers. This has resulted in less upward pressure on the average selling price,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “The annual rate of average price growth in the second half of 2010 will be in the single digits.”

For full Toronto and GTA sales statistics for June 2010 view Market Watch here.

“The strong rebound in the existing home market was one of the initial drivers of economic recovery,” said TREB President Tom Lebour. “While we don’t expect to see the same rates growth moving forward, GTA households will remain confident in ownership housing as a quality long-term investment, especially as economic recovery expands across all industries.”

The annual rate of growth for new listings continued to accelerate in March. The number of new listings grew by 42 per cent compared to March of 2009.

“The average home price in the GTA will continue to grow this year, but the pace will slow as we move through the spring,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “As growth in new listings starts to outstrip growth in sales, buyers will experience more choice, resulting in more sustainable single digit rates of average price growth.”

Click here for full March 2010 Toronto Real Estate Statistics.

TORONTO, March 3, 2010 – Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,291 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, representing a 77 per cent increase over February 2009. The average price for these transactions was up 19 per cent year-over-year to $431,509. Sales and average price increases represent both increased demand for ownership housing and the base year effect, which involves a comparison of economic recovery this year to a period of economic decline last year.
“Increases in existing home sales and average price were noted across the GTA in low-rise and high-rise home types. Similar rates of growth were experienced in the City of Toronto and surrounding 905 regions,” said TREB President Tom Lebour. “This suggests that first time, move-up and down sizing buyers are all active in the existing home marketplace.”
New listings also increased in February, climbing 24 per cent compared to the same month last year.
“Annual growth in new listings is expected to continue. New listings growth will start to outstrip sales growth as we move through 2010,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “As the market becomes better supplied, we will see more sustainable single-digit rates of price growth.”

Review full February 2010 Toronto Real Estate Statistics click here.

Source: Toronto Real Estate Board
Greater Toronto REALTORS® are passionate about their work. They adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and share a state-of-the-art Multiple Listing Service. Serving over 29,000 Members in the Greater Toronto Area, the Toronto Real Estate Board is Canada’s largest real estate board. Greater Toronto Area open house listings are now available on www.TorontoRealEstateBoard.com.

“After a slow start to the year, existing home sales rebounded during the second half of 2009,”
said TREB President Tom Lebour. “As consumer confidence improved, many households
moved to take advantage of affordable home ownership opportunities in the GTA. The strong
residential real estate sector was a key contributor to overall economic recovery in Canada.”
The average home price in 2009 climbed four per cent to $395,460. The average price for
December transactions was $411,931.

“Market conditions became very tight in the latter half of 2009. Sales climbed strongly relative to
the number of homes listed for sale, resulting in robust price growth that more than offset
average price declines in the winter,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market
Analysis. “A greater supply of listings in 2010 will see home prices grow at a sustainable pace.”

For full statistics for Toronto Real Estate Market December 2009 click here.

Greater Toronto REALTORS® are passionate about their work. They adhere to a strict Code of Ethics
and share a state-of-the-art Multiple Listing Service. Serving over 29,000 Members in the Greater
Toronto Area, the Toronto Real Estate Board is Canada’s largest real estate board. Greater Toronto Area
open house listings are now available on www.TorontoRealEstateBoard.com.

In October 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,476 sales, up 64 per cent from October 2008. The average price for October transactions was $423,559 – up by 20 per cent compared to the same month last year.

“Strong sales growth has occurred across many property classes – from price ranges that would attract first-time buyers to luxury properties selling for over one milliondollars,” said TREB President Tom Lebour. “The highest rate of sales growth in October was experienced for properties selling for over $750,000. In contrast, luxury home sales
declined at an above-average rate last year.”

Year-to-date sales, at 74,721, were up nine per cent compared to the first ten months of 2008. Average price, at $392,264 was up by almost three per cent.

“After a short dip in the winter, the average home price in the GTA has rebounded because sales have been high relative to listings,” according to Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “Watch for listings to rebound in 2010 as home owners react to the strong sales and price growth experienced in the latter half of this
year.”

For full October Market Watch click here.

Source: Toronto Real Estate Board
Greater Toronto REALTORS® are passionate about their work. They adhere to a strict Code of Ethics
and share a state-of-the-art Multiple Listing Service. Serving over 28,000 Members in the Greater
Toronto Area, the Toronto Real Estate Board is Canada’s largest real estate board. Greater Toronto Area
open house listings are now available on www.TorontoRealEstateBoard.com.

“We have experienced an increasing rate of existing home price growth in the GTA as sales have continued to outpace 2008 results,” said TREB President Tom Lebour. “Consumers have remained confident in ownership housing as a long-term investment.”

Year-to-date sales, at 66,437 were up 4.5 per cent compared to the first nine months of 2008. Average price, at $388,417 was up by almost 1.5 per cent.

“Existing home sales will finish strong this year, pushing through the 80,000 mark and moving in
line with some of the best years on record under the current TREB market area,” according to
Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.

For full September Market Statistics for your area click here.

Source: Toronto Real Estate Board
Greater Toronto REALTORS® are passionate about their work. They adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and share a state-of-the-art Multiple Listing Service. Serving over 28,000 Members in the Greater Toronto Area, the Toronto Real Estate Board is Canada’s largest real estate board. Greater Toronto Area open house listings are now available on
www.TorontoRealEstateBoard.com.

TORONTO, September 2, 2009 – In August 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 8,035 sales, up 27% per cent from August 2008. The average price for August transactions was $387,921 – up by six per cent compared to the same month last year.

“The increase in demand for existing homes has been widespread across different housing types and price ranges,” said TREB President Tom Lebour. “This suggests many categories of home buyers have chosen to make a long-term investment in housing, from first-time buyers to move-up buyers or buyers who are seeking a lifestyle change.”

Year-to-date sales, at 58,421 were up two per cent compared to the first eight months of 2008. Average price, at $385,978 was up by less than one-half of one per cent.

“We have heard more positive economic news lately. The improved housing market has played  key role,” explained Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “Home sales have helped other sectors of the economy through home buyers’ spending on things like financial and legal services, moving, renovations and home furnishings.”

For full August 2009 statistics for your neighbourhood click here.

Source: Toronto Real Estate Board, August 2009

TORONTO – August 6, 2009 — In July 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported a record 9,967 sales, up 28 per cent from July 2008. The average price for July transactions was $395,414 – up by six per cent compared to the same month last year.

“Households confident in their positioning within the current economic environment have taken advantage of housing affordability in the GTA,” said TREB President Tom Lebour. “The real estate sector has been one of the sectors making a positive contribution to economic growth in the GTA, not to mention Ontario and Canada more broadly.”

Year-to-date sales, at 50,632 are down 1.2 per cent compared to the first seven months of 2008. Average price, at $385,808 is down by less than one-half of one per cent.

“The steep drop-off in sales experienced at the beginning of the year has all but dissipated,” explained Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “With five months left to go in the year, it is probable that total existing home sales in 2009 will be at or above last year’s level.”

Median Price

In July the median price was $339,900, from the $325,000 recorded during July of 2008.

Full July 2009 sales statistics click here. 

Source: Toronto Real Estate Board Market Watch

TORONTO, June 3, 2009 – In May 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,589 sales, up almost two per cent from May 2008 – the first annual increase since December 2007. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales in May was 81,3001.

“The resale housing market in the GTA has remained resilient in the face of challenging times globally,” according to TREB President Maureen O’Neill. “Many home buyers have taken advantage of extremely low mortgage rates.”

The average price for May transactions was $395,609 – down less than one per cent compared to the same month last year.

“The average resale home price has moved in line with last year’s level because of tighter market conditions experienced this Spring,” stated Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “Home sales have increased strongly relative to new listings, bolstering home prices.”

Complete May 2009 Real Estate Statistics click here.

SUMMARY OF MAY SALES AND AVERAGE PRICE 2009/2008

City of Toronto (”416?)
May 2009
Sales 3,777
Average Price $432,478

May 2008
Sales 3,711
Average Price $434,271

Rest of GTA (”905?)
May 2009
Sales 5,812
Average Price $371,649

May 2008
Sales 5,700
Average Price $374,629

Source: Toronto Real Estate Board

1Seasonally adjusting TREB MLS® data removes recurring seasonal trends observed each year. For example, MLS® sales are highest in late spring each year and lowest in the winter months. Removing the recurring seasonality, allows for the analysis of a meaningful trend reflecting actual changes in market conditions. By multiplying the monthly seasonally-adjusted figure by 12, creating an annual rate, we can compare how the current month relates to historical annual figures.

For a complete copy of the Market Watch Report visit www.TorontoRealEstateBoard.com Greater Toronto REALTORS® are passionate about their work. They adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and share a state-of-the-art Multiple Listing Service. Serving over 28,000 Members in the Greater Toronto Area, the Toronto Real Estate Board is Canada’s largest real estate board.

“Conditions in the resale housing market have improved markedly this spring,” according to TREB President Maureen O’Neill. “Home purchases have increased as households have taken advantage of low interest rates and slightly lower home prices.”

The average price for April transactions was $385,641 – down three per cent from last year.  “The rate of average price decline continued to diminish last month. This is due in large part to a tightening in the resale market,” stated Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “The level of sales relative to new listings increased in April.

Complete April Real Estate Statistics click here.

SUMMARY OF APRIL SALES AND AVERAGE PRICE 2009?2008

City of Toronto (“416″)
April 2009
Sales 3,222
Average Price $421,470

April 2008
Sales 3,467
Average Price $446,781

Rest of GTA (“905″)
April 2009
Sales 4,885
Average Price $362,009

April 2008
Sales 5,295
Average Price $370,274

Source: Toronto Real Estate Board

1Seasonally adjusting TREB MLS® data removes recurring seasonal trends observed each year. For example, MLS® sales are highest in late spring each year and lowest in the winter months. Removing the recurring seasonality, allows for the analysis of a meaningful trend reflecting actual changes in market conditions. By multiplying the monthly seasonally-adjusted figure by 12, creating an annual rate, we can compare how the current month relates to historical annual figures.

For a complete copy of the Market Watch Report visit www.TorontoRealEstateBoard.com
Greater Toronto REALTORS® are passionate about their work. They adhere to a strict Code of
Ethics and share a state-of-the-art Multiple Listing Service. Serving over 28,000 Members in the
Greater Toronto Area, the Toronto Real Estate Board is Canada’s largest real estate board.