Richard Silver

Toronto Area REALTORS® Release January 2012 Market Figures

TORONTO, February 3, 2012 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,567 sales through the TorontoMLS® system in January 2012. This number was 8.8 per cent higher than the 4,199 sales reported in January 2011. Sales growth was strongest for low-rise home types in the regions surrounding the City of Toronto. “A favourable affordability picture bolstered by very low posted fixed mortgage rates has kept home buyers confident in their ability to achieve the Canadian goal of home ownership,” said Toronto Real Estate...Continue Reading...

Toronto Area Housing Market Watch December 2011

Here is the Toronto Area Housing Market Watch for December 2011. There is a lot of detail here and it covers the whole City but for those of you who like to drill down...all of the MLS Sales are here. Always remember that these figures are ones that happen when members place listings on the Multiple Listing System and do not account for any other transactions. Toronto Market Watch for December 2011 View more presentations from Richard Silver...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...

Toronto Real Estate Board: Habitat for Humanity Build

Each year for at least the past four years the Toronto Real Estate Board has been involved in a Habitat for Humanity Build. I was lucky to participate on one of the Build Days with a group of 20 REALTORS and thankfully, some build staff who are true experts. They put me on garden patrol realizing, from looking at me, that handing me a hammer would not be safe. It was a great weather day and all of us were happy...Continue Reading...

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...

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...

Realtors Care Foundation supports shelter-based organizations

October 4, 2011 -- As the nights get cooler, we all have a number of autumn traditions to look forward to like Thanksgiving, Halloween and fall fairs. One tradition that has been part of the real estate community since 1986 is the Toronto Real Estate Board’s 25 & 50 Year Member Dinner. It celebrates Members’ many years of service to Greater Toronto Area (GTA) homebuyers and sellers. This year’s event, held at the Allstream Centre September 22nd welcomed 701 REALTORS® who...Continue Reading...

Tell Toronto City Hall to Target Waste, Not Home Buyers

September 16, 2011 -- Next week is an important time for our City and for property buyers.  Some key City of Toronto Councillors will be making decisions on how to get the City's finances in order so that City Hall can live within its means.   What they decide can directly impact your property buying decisions because their actions may be an important step towards keeping Mayor Ford's promise to repeal the Toronto Land Transfer Tax, which costs the average Toronto...Continue Reading...

Press Release: Greater Toronto REALTORS® Say No to Status Quo at Toronto City Hall

Toronto, September 7, 2011 – With Toronto City Council expected to make important decisions on City services and finances soon, REALTORS® are calling on Council to move ahead with getting the City’s finances in order and repealing the Toronto Land Transfer Tax. “We say no to the status quo. Torontonians elected this City Council with a clear mandate to get the City’s finances in order and change the way City Hall operates, including repealing the Toronto Land Transfer Tax. The public...Continue Reading...

Why the Toronto Real Estate Bubble Has Not Burst!

Strong economy sees numbers boosted August 26, 2011 -- As one of the world’s most diverse cities, Toronto welcomes nearly 100,000 newcomers to Canada each year. These people have chosen Toronto to begin building a better life. A report released recently by CIBC World Markets confirmed that the reasons for embracing Toronto are well founded. The report assessed the performance of Canada’s largest cities in the first quarter of this year, and while Toronto didn’t come out on top in any individual...Continue Reading...