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Wednesday, September 03, 2008

RE/MAX Reports Solid condominium performance bolstered by affordability in the first half of 2008

Solid condominium performance bolstered by affordability in the first half of 2008, says RE/MAX

Mississauga, ON (September 3, 2008) - Showing remarkable resilience in a complex real estate environment, sales of condominium apartments, town homes, and lofts moved ahead of 2007 levels in 30 per cent of districts examined in the GTA this year, according to RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada.

Condominiums proved to be as solid an investment as single-detached homes in 2008, with property values of both rising virtually across the board in the first half of the year. The average price of a condominium appreciated in close to 87 per cent (52/60) of Toronto Real Estate Board districts examined by RE/MAX -- with 20 per cent (12/60) reporting double-digit increases from January to June 2008, compared to one year ago. Willowdale, Lansing (C07) topped the list of best performers, with a 14.66 per cent increase in values, rising from $258,884 to $296,854. Thornhill (N02) placed second with a 13.3 per cent increase, bringing average price to $290,709.

Both Willowdale and Thornhill saw nominal increases in sales activity as well, rising 2.8 and 3.5 per cent respectively. The downtown core (C01), including King West, secured third spot with an 11.35 per cent increase in average price, bringing values in the area to $355,201 from $318,974 one year ago. Lawrence Park (C10) saw an 11.3 per cent increase in values, rising from $350,916 to $390,589, and a 5.7 per cent increase in unit sales, rising from 174 in first half of 2007 to 184 in 2008. Cabbagetown (C08) placed fifth with a 10.82 per cent increase in average price, rising from $301,224 to $333,818.

"Condominiums experienced upward momentum during the first six months of the year, despite an overall lag in the marketplace," says Michael Polzler, Executive Vice President and Regional Director, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada. "Their entry-level price point --between $200,000 and $300,000 for a small, one-bedroom unit downtown - clearly struck a cord with a broad range of purchasers. And while singles, empty nesters, and retirees, remain driving forces in the condominium market, a new demographic has emerged - young families. This active segment of the market is fuelling demand for town home developments throughout the central core."

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Monday, February 04, 2008

Condo prices on the rise in Toronto and GTA

Condo Prices outpace Detached homes in parts of the GTA in 2007

For the first time, the average price of a condominium in some GTA districts last year rose at a higher rate than single-detached houses.

In the GTA's central core district, the average condo price in 2007 jumped by 12.2 per cent (to $327,559 from $292,064), according to Re/Max Ontario-Atlantic Canada. In the same year, the average price for single-detached homes in the same district went up by 11.5 per cent (to $910, 906 from $816,938).

In the west end, condo prices increased by 7.3 per cent, single-detached prices by 6.6 per cent.

"Condominiums are clearly a viable and now financially feasible alternative to single-detached housing," says Michael Polzler, executive vice-president of Re/Max Ontario-Atlantic Canada.

Condo prices rose by double-digit amounts in 12 of 63 Toronto Real Estate Board districts in the GTA last year, Re/Max said in a statement. The best-performing district was Bayview Village, where average condo prices jumped by 40.8 per cent (to $340,113 from $241,611).

As for single-detached homes, their average prices increased by double-digit amounts in 13 of those 63 TREB districts, led by Forest Hill, where the average price climbed by 21.1 per cent (to $1,028,960 from $849,697).

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Wednesday, January 23, 2008

RE/MAX Reports Condominium appreciation outpaced single-detached housing

New Report from RE/MAX Condominium appreciation outpaces single-detached housing
values in key GTA districts in 2007, says RE/MAX

Mississauga, Ontario (January 23, 2008) Condominiums experienced unprecedented upward pressure on average price in 2007, surpassing gains reported in the single-detached category for the first time in key GTA districts, including the central core and west end.

According to RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada, the average price of a condominium rose 12.2 per cent in the central core in 2007 ($327,559 vs. $292,064) while values in the west end jumped 7.3 per cent from $215,036 to $230,749. Statistics for single-detached homes reveal an 11.5 per cent increase in average price in the central core ($910,906 vs. $816,938) and a 6.6 per cent increase in the west ($417,407 vs. $444,945) during the same period.

"Condominiums are clearly a viableand now financially feasiblealternative to single-detached housing," says Michael Polzler, Executive Vice President and Regional Director, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada.

"With so many purchasers forced to compromise on their choice of housing, the ever-growing return on investment in the condominium market is proving to be quite the consolation prize."

Despite higher prices across the boardapproximately 20 per cent, or 12 of 63 Toronto Real Estate Board Districts, experienced a double-digit increase in average price in 2007the condominium lifestyle allows purchasers to live in the GTA's most coveted communities at a fraction of the price of a single-detached home.

The best performing markets in 2007 include top-ranking Bayview Village (C15), leading with a 28.9 per cent increase in average price year-over-year ($241,611 vs. $340,113); Yorkville, Annex (C02) in second place with a 23.9 per cent increase ($494,861 vs. $650,379); and Rosedale, Summerhill (C09) in third place, with values 17.2 per cent ahead of 2006 figures ($462,067 vs. $558,435).

Forest Hill, Deer Park (C03) and Swansea, Roncesvalles, South Parkdale (W01) both tied at 14.8 per cent$514,823 vs. $604,924 and $246,900 vs. $289,872 respectively claiming fourth place, while SE Mississauga, Applewood, Rathwood (W14) rounded out the top five at 14.6 per cent ($180,279 vs. $211,185).

"Condominiums now outsell single-detached homes two to one in the central core," explains Polzler.

"Condo sales have accounted for an increasing percentage of the marketplace in the central, west, and northern districts since 2005. The trend is expected to continue as affordability levels diminish, particularly in the central core. It's also important to recognize that the vast majority of these purchasers are end-users and speculation is a rare occurrence in the resale condominium market."

Although they carry some pretty hefty price tags, single-detached homes continued to post solid gains as well, with approximately 21 per cent or 13 of 63 Toronto Real Estate Board districts, reporting increases over 10 per cent in 2007. The best return on investment occurred yet again in proven blue chip neighbourhoods. Forest Hill (C03) led the way with a 17.4 per cent increase in average price in 2007, rising from $849,697 in 2006 to $1,028,960. Leaside (C11), Lansing, Willowdale (C07), and Bathurst Manor, Armour Heights (C06) placed second, third and fourth, with prices rising 14.2 ($791,083 to $922,607), 13.4 ($537,891 to $621,185), and 12.2 per cent ($523,736 to $596,551) respectively year-over-year. Thriving Port Credit (W12) placed a strong fifth with a percentage increase of 11.7 per cent in average price, bringing single-detached housing values in the area to $577,461 from $509,380 in 2006.

"When it comes to bricks and mortar, homeownership can be cost-prohibitive," says Polzler. "The surge in condominium sales and prices is a glimpse at the future. Not only is the condo lifestyle more widely accepted, it is also highly coveted by many. Location, price, amenities, views, low-maintenance livingit's the ideal package for a growing number of purchasers. As such, price growth and demand are expected to continue strong into 2008. "

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Monday, January 14, 2008

Condo sales bring 2007 to a strong finish!

Condo sales bring 2007 to a strong finish!

January 7, 2008 -- Brisk condo sales in December brought the 2007 Greater Toronto Area resale housing market to a strong finish, Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill announced today.

"Typically condominium apartment transactions comprise just over 20 per cent of total sales but in December they accounted for more than a quarter of resale activity," said Ms. O'Neill. "Condos are often more affordable than other housing options and they show particularly well in winter."

Increasing by 12 per cent over the previous year to a total of 93,193 sales, 2007 was the best year ever for GTA resale housing activity and December's 4,646 sales came within two per cent of the best performance for the month, set in 2001.

The average price in December was $394,931, which resulted in an annual increase of seven per cent from the previous year.

The most active areas in December were in the City of Toronto.

Riverdale (E01) saw a 75 per cent increase in transactions compared to December 2006, primarily based on semi-detached home sales.

In the Mimico area of Etobicoke (W06) transactions were up 57 per cent, driven by a significant increase in the sale of condo apartments.

In North York, (C14) sales increased by 44 per cent compared to last December, as a result of strong detached home transactions.

Toronto's Downtown East (C08) experienced a 59 per cent increase compared to the same timeframe a year ago due to strong condominium and semi-detached home sales.

"We saw strong, stable monthly performances throughout 2007, which illustrates that consumers now recognize it's always a great time to buy or sell their next home," said Ms. O'Neill.

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