Richard Silver

Toronto Real Estate Board, November 2011

Here is the most recent Market Watch from the Toronto Real Estate Board for November 2011. There is lots of detail about the markets within the Greater Toronto Area. November 2011 Market Watch View more presentations from Richard Silver. Your thoughts?Continue Reading...

Greater Toronto Housing Market Charts for November 2011

Here are the most recent Housing Market Charts for November 2011. These charts go back over the activity of the past three years and help you view the market in a fuller perspective. November 2011 Housing Market Charts View more presentations from Richard Silver. Your thoughts??Continue Reading...

Greater Toronto REALTORS® Release November 2011 Resale Housing Figures

Toronto, December 6, 2011 – Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,092 residential transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in November – up 11 per cent in comparison to November 2010. At the same time, the number of new listings was up by 14 per cent in comparison to last year.  "We have seen strong annual sales growth through the 2011 fall market. The increase in transactions has been broad-based, with strong growth across low-rise and high-rise home types throughout the Greater Toronto Area,"...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...

Energy Rebates Should Be A Priority

September 23, 2011-- Unfortunately, summer is quickly coming to an end and before we know it, the cooler weather will be here.   While we can't do anything to stop the cold weather from arriving, we can make sure that our homes are ready for it by making them as energy efficient as possible, but, as many homebuyers and owners know, doing so can be costly.  That's why, during the current provincial election campaign, REALTORS® are calling on all provincial parties...Continue Reading...

REALTOR Representation Guru Adorna Carroll Explains…

A few years back I did some work for the Real Estate Buyer's Agent's Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) as they were exploring how successful REALTORS were using Social Media. It was through that group that I met the most amazing trainer/teacher that I have ever come across: Adorna Carroll... Adorna is totally irreverent, and exacting in her teaching and understanding of Rules, Regulations and just plain common sense within the Real Estate community.  After a class...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: What’s Happening in New Home Sales

Thought that you might enjoy seeing this graphic from our friends at BuzzBuzzhomes.com. The new housing market includes both Condominium and Low Rise homes but does not include the Resale homes that would be featured on MLS usually. Great work Mr. BUZZ!! Continue Reading...

Your Finances: A New Approach to Home Ownership & Finances

President's Resale Homes & Condos Column TREB President's Column as it appears in the Resale Homes & Condos August 6, 2011 -- As I begin my term as president of the Toronto Real Estate Board, I am excited to use this column to arm homebuyers and sellers with information that will help consumers make informed decisions when it comes to real estate. For most people, buying a home represents an opportunity for a fresh start and ours is definitely a city that embraces...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate Board Launches New Market Watch Format

Here is the new format for Market Watch for the Central Region. Toronto Central Market Watch View more presentations from Richard Silver (more...)Continue Reading...

Great New Web Site for Homeowners!

Almost every year for the past 15 years, I have spent four mid-Summer days at a Conference in San Francisco called Inman Real Estate Connect. It is a chance for REALTORS, Boards, Associations and technology/social media junkies to get together and talk about the future. A search here will show that I have written blogs about this event before. One of my favorite sessions is called "Innovation Showcase" or I call it....."The new kids on the block". There were 4 Presentations: Yobongo.com, Skygrid.com, ThinkNear.com...Continue Reading...