Richard Silver

Archive for November, 2011

Toronto: World AIDS Day Concert: Voices of Hope December 1, 2011

Launched collaboratively by  La Maison du Parc (Montréal), Casey House (Toronto) and Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation (Vancouver), “Voices of Hope / Voix D’Espoir” is Canada's national annual event marking World AIDS Day and raising awareness of the ongoing crisis of HIV/AIDS across Canada and internationally.  THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011 - 7 pm Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. E. Free, with suggested donation of $20. Hosted by CBC's Tom Allen with Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea. THIS YEAR'S PERFORMERS: Dr. Draw, Prita Chhabra, Singing Out!, David Warrack, Douglas...Continue Reading...

Technology: iProduct, Android or BlackBerry

November 21, 2011 -- Almost every year, I head south in November to spend some time with REALTORS® from all over the world at the National Association of REALTORS® Conference.  It is a great way to find out what is new and happening in terms of technology and get an idea of the upcoming issues for the real estate community. This was a habit that I started long before I was on the Board of Directors at the Toronto Real...Continue Reading...

Cabbagetown’s KENDALL & Co. Supports the Riverdale Farm with Sale!!

If you have not noticed Cabbagetown's KENDALL & Co. have a new location on Winchester Street. Drop in, say hi and make sure you are there for their upcoming event on December 4th, 2011. For all of us who has a vested interest in the future of our Riverdale Farm and in our neighbourhood, this grassroots event demonstrates another importance of the farm, beyond the obvious. The farm programs enable local groups, like the Toronto Guild of Spinners and Weavers, to...Continue Reading...

Greater Toronto REALTORS® Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures

TORONTO, November 16, 2011 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 3,379 transactions through the TorontoMLS® during the first two weeks of November. This result represented more than a 13 per cent increase compared to November 2010. New listings were up 16 per cent over the same period. “The results for the first two weeks of November point to two important facts: First, despite global economic uncertainty, buyers have remained confident in the affordable housing market in the GTA. Second, stronger growth in...Continue Reading...

Toronto Area REALTORS® Release Resale Market Figures

Toronto, November 3, 2011 – Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,642 home sales through the TorontoMLS® in October 2011. This represented an increase of 17.5 per cent compared to the 6,504 transactions reported in October 2010. Monthly sales data follow a recurring seasonal trend that should be removed before comparing monthly results within the same year. After adjusting for seasonality, the annualized rate of sales for October was 97,100, which was above the average of 90,700 for the first three quarters of...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: Housing Market Charts for October 2011

I love my Toronto housing market charts because they do a lot to put the Toronto Real Estate Market in perspective. They give you a good grasp of the past three years... Toronto Real Estate Board: Market Charts October 2011 View more presentations from Richard Silver Feel free to ask questions and email them back to me.Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: Market Watch for October 2011

Here is the full copy of the Market Watch for the Toronto Real Estate Board in October 2011. Toronto Real Estate Board Market Watch October 2011 View more presentations from Richard Silver Please connect with me should you need any clarity.Continue Reading...