Richard Silver

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Toronto Neighbourhoods: Downtown Condominiums Video

Here are some of my thoughts about the Downtown Toronto Condominium market. Almost non-existent when I began selling Real Estate in Toronto, it is now responsible for about half of the sales on the Multiple Listing System. Quite a change in the marketplace but also a real change in the demographics and skyline of Toronto. Continue Reading...

North St. James Town Development: Make Your Voice Heard!

Over the past while there has been some discussion about the ramifications of a build just north of St. James Town. Concerns seem to deal with light....my concerns deal more with density as that area is probably one of the densest parts of this Toronto already. To learn more and to voice your opinion, here is a letter that has been sent out by the South Rosedale Ratepayers' Association. Have a look and express your opinion. Lanterra Developments proposes to build four massive condominium...Continue Reading...

February 2012 Market Watch from the Toronto Real Estate Board

Here is the February Market Watch for 2012. 27 Screen presentations that drill the Toronto Real Estate Market down to areas. As you can see the prices are rising because there is a shortage of listings...Let me know your thoughts by commenting below. Toronto Market Watch for February 2012 View more presentations from Richard Silver Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate Board Releases February 2012 Housing Market Charts.

Here are my favorite monthly charts from the Toronto Real Estate Board. These help to give interested readers some clarity about the Toronto Real Estate Market. These charts feature 10 screens dealing with changes over the last three years comparing this year against the past two... February 2012 Housing Market Charts from The Toronto Real Estate Board View more presentations from Richard Silver Continue Reading...

Toronto Condo Networks Hosts N. Barry Lyons, Consultant.

At the most recent meeting of the Toronto Condo Network, we had our yearly visit with Barry Lyons, consultant to the building industry "par extraordinaire". It was an hour and a half of information and prognosis of the coming year in new construction High Rise projects. Attached are some of the screens that were discussed. Your comments, thoughts or questions will be responded to just by requesting below: N. Barry Lyons Consulting; 2012 Update for New Construction Condos in Toronto. View more documents...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: It Pays To Manage Your Expectations

March 2, 2012 -- A colleague and I recently had a discussion that I would like to share with you about a phenomenon she refers to as “HGTV syndrome”. It causes Buyers to assume that most properties are fitted with the spectacular finishings seen on so many of today’s popular home makeover shows. As a result, managing Buyers’ expectations is an increasing challenge.  This aptly named syndrome seems to particularly affect first-time Buyers, whose expectations are often based solely on such...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: Strong Condo Sales Growth in Q4 2011

January 20, 2012 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 5,025 condominium apartment transactions in the Fourth Quarter of 2011. This result was up 10.5 per cent in comparison to the Fourth Quarter of 2010. Over 70 per cent of total transactions occurred in the City of Toronto, with Peel Region (including Mississauga City Centre) accounting for the second highest share of sales. The number of new listings for condominium apartments was up by 14 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2011...Continue Reading...

Toronto Area Housing Market Charts for December 2012.

Here are the housing market charts for the Toronto Area MLS Sales for December 2011...Sorry if I am late getting them to you as it has been a crazy busy January 2012. Toronto Real Estate Board Housing Market Charts View more presentations from Richard Silver 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...

First-Time Buyers Have Lots Of Options

October 28, 2011 -- If you are considering the purchase of your first home you’re probably aware that like many of life’s milestones, there are many things you must consider. Understanding conditions in the real estate market is a good first step.  Current conditions in the Greater Toronto Area resale market remain quite favourable for people looking to take the first step onto the property ladder. The housing market in the GTA continues to be supported by improving economic conditions which have...Continue Reading...