TORONTO, December 3, 2009 - Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,446 sales in November  – slightly more than double the November 2008 result when GTA home sales had dipped markedly due to the economic downturn.  Year-to-date sales were up 14 per cent compared to the first 11 months of 2008.
 
“This year in the GTA home sales will be in line with the healthy levels experienced between 2004 and 2006,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Tom Lebour.  
 
“Increased resale home transactions in the Toronto area and country-wide played a key role in pushing the Canadian economy out of recession in the third quarter.”
 
The average price for November transactions was up 14 per cent year-over-year to $418,460.  The average price year-to-date was up four per cent to $394,464.
 
“Very strong annual growth rates for sales and average price should be expected through the first quarter of 2010, because we will be comparing the current recovery to the housing market decline experienced last winter," according to Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis.  “As we move into the spring, growth rates will move to more sustainable levels.” 

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Canadian homeowners should be aware of the deadline to ensure they are able to claim the non-refundable tax credit of up to $1,350 for their home renovation or alteration. Eligible expenses for goods acquired during this period, even if they are installed after January 2010, will still qualify. If an eligible expense involves work performed by a contractor or a third party, and the work is not completed by the end of the eligible period, only the portion that is completed before February 1, 2010 will qualify even if a payment has been made.

For more details about the Home Renovation Tax Credit, click on the following link to CRA web site:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/txtps/2009/tt091103-eng.html

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GTA REALTORS® Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures TORONTO, November 18, 2009 - This Month In Real Estate Keller Williams Toronto

In the first two weeks of November, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 3,666 sales – up 84 per cent compared to the first two weeks of November 2008.

The average price for these transactions was up 10 per cent year-over- year to $415,066. Increased interest in ownership housing has been widespread throughout the GTA and across all housing types,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Tom Lebour. “However, it is important to point out that we are now making comparisons to the fall of 2008 when we experienced a marked decline in sales and average price”

Year-to-date sales, at 78,233 are up 11 per cent compared to 2008. Average price, at $393,180, is up by three per cent. “Sales and average price in the GTA this winter will be well above levels reported throughout the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009," according to Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of Market Analysis.

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This Halloween many families will be decorating both inside and outside with decorations that require electricity. It is important for homeowners to treat decorative items in the same manner as all other appliances in the home.

Being Halloween falls into Fire Safety month, the Fire Safety team at Canadian Tire has put together the following tips for a safe and enjoyable Halloween. 

• Use a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle in the jack-o-lantern to safely achieve an illuminating glow. 
  

• Keep exits clear of decorations, ensuring nothing blocks escape routes 

• Choose Halloween costumes and decorations made of fire resistant materials only

• Ensure children stay away from open flames or other heat sources and teach them to stop, drop and roll in the event their costume or clothing catches fire. (Stop immediately, drop to the ground, covering your face with your hands, and roll over and over to extinguish flames.) Cool the burn.

Being prepared is the first line of defense in fire prevention. The fire safety team at Canadian Tire has put together a home and fire safety tip list to help keep your family safe.

Dryer fires are more common than you think, making it important to remove lint and debris from your dryer duct on a regular basis. Often birds and mice find comfort by nesting in these sheltered areas, causing obstruction.  When dryer ducts are clogged, the risk of dryer fire is increased and the dryer can require as much as 60% more drying time and can use almost 80% more energy.

Be Safe, Be Healthy, For You and Your Family

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When internationally famed Scottish design gurus Colin Ryan and Justin McAllister of the TV show Home Heist accept laminate flooring, you know it has come a long way.  But that's precisely what they did in a recent column in the Toronto Star, wherein they noted that Buckingham Palace boasts laminate flooring. And if it's good enough for the Queen (and Keller Williams Real estate agents), they admitted, it's good enough for the discerning duo's global projects.

Today's laminates are indeed light worlds away from their predecessors. Now quality laminates are of high durability and high style. Many are virtually indistinguishable from the 'real' thing such as hardwood or ceramic, but laminate is still affordable and accessible to savvy homeowners who are updating or refreshing their living spaces.

Laminate companies take exacting measures to replicate the texture and grain found in materials that are harder to clean and maintain, such as hardwood. Precision eco-engineering, computing and design have resulted in beautiful bevels, perfectly natural-looking markings, perfect registration and glowing, light-refracting finishes.

In response to growing consumer demand for lovely, long-wearing laminates, TORLYS, a Canadian company, has recently launched a vast new collection of eco-friendly designs featuring various plank widths, and capturing the beauty of woods ranging from oak, maple and cherry to rosewood, hickory and walnut. . And with all TORLYS Smart Floors, the laminate floors actually improve indoor air quality.

Not all laminates are alike, so consumers are wise to shop around and go with a respected manufacturer. Hardwood doesn't come with the 35-year fade, stain and water warranties that accompany reputable laminate flooring. Maybe that's why so many home owners today are turning to the new generation of laminates, and giving their floors the royal treatment.

For more info visit www.torlys.com . - News Canada Quality laminate floors look like hardwood floors, but they're far easier to care for, and do not require waxing, oiling or staining.

What are your thoughts, Hardwood or Laminate?

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