Richard Silver

Archive for January, 2010

GREATER TORONTO REALTORS® REPORT DECEMBER SALES

January 6, 2010 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS®  reported 87,308 MLS® transactions in 2009 – a 17 per cent increase over 2008. This result included 5,541 sales in December. The 2009 result was in line with the healthy levels of sales experienced between 2004 and 2006, but lower than the record of 93,193 set in 2007. “After a slow start to the year, existing home sales rebounded during the second half of 2009,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Tom Lebour. “As...Continue Reading...

Real Estate: Downsizing with Style and Grace: Part Three

The Reality of "Rightsizing" There are times when "Downsizing or Rightsizing" becomes a must and not an option. Sadly, the topic is often controversial with the person needing to "Rightsize". The process means a lack of independence, and many will fight any suggestion to move to a more accommodating living space. We live in a City where there are very few spaces, other than apartments, that can allow one to live on one floor. Bungalows only exist in certain areas and those...Continue Reading...

New Year’s Resolutions 2010

It is the end of the year and the beginning of a new one. At this time of year there is a natural tendency that I have had to make New Year's resolutions. I'm sure that I am not that unusual and it is probably a trait that goes back through my family history. Was it a half-empty glass scenario? So this morning, I was taking a nice long New Year's walk...around the deck of a Cruise Ship as we are...Continue Reading...