Steve Moran Forcast for 2012

December 6, 2011:  Canadian residential real estate defied conventional logic and outperformed expectations in 2011, posting another solid year of housing activity virtually across the board. The trend is expected to carry forward into 2012 as Canadians continue to demonstrate their faith in homeownership, despite concerns over the European debt crisis and its impact on the global economy, according to a report released today by Re/Max.  Click here for the full report.

Balanced conditions are forecasted to return to most Canadian housing markets in 2012.  Residential values expected to set new records in some markets with average prices in Greater Toronto Area forecasted to increase 5%.  Click here to watch the video.

November 14, 2011:  Check out this video of the Toronto Real Estate Board's (TREB) 2012 forecast. Even with strong price growth, affordability remains in check mitigated by low interest rates. As interest rates are anticipated to remain flat until 2013 this bodes well for the resale market in 2012. TREB forecasts the average selling price will increase 4.5% in 2012. Click here to watch the video.

November 7, 2011:  Billions spent in new construction, renovation, and infill over the past decade have contributed to a serious upswing in the calibre of Canada's housing stock, propping up residential average price in the country's major centres, according to a report released today by RE/MAX.  Click here for the full report.

October 03, 2011:  Construction of the Limelight Condominiums at Mississauga City  Centre is progressing well. The 22-storey South Tower and 28 Townhomes are scheduled for occupancy commencing July 2012 while the 32-storey North Tower is scheduled for occupancy commencing October 2012.  Click here to view video for Limelight Condominiums.

June 13, 2011:  Canada’s recreational property market is gaining serious traction as savvy purchasers take advantage of ideal conditions, setting the stage for what is expected to be the
best market in recent years, according to a report released today by RE/MAX.  Click here for the full report.

RE/MAX has created a program that you can use to improve your chances of selling your property for top dollar. Homes properly prepared tend to sell quicker and for more money. Click the links below to view videos in each area.

Air Quality, Curb Appeal, Depersonalizing, Flooring, Furniture Placement, Home Inspection, Main Selling Rooms, Painting, Pre-Packing, and Updates & Repairs.