THE RAPP REPORT Anita 'RAPPS' It Up
RECORD APRIL SALES
Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 11,303 sales in April 2015. This was the highest sales result on record for the month of April and represented a 17 per cent increase in comparison to April 2014. While sales increased strongly on a year-over-year basis, new listings were up over the same period by a more moderate five per cent.
http://www.torontorealestateboard.com/market_news/market_watch/
Sales Activity Spiking Up
Sales activity continues to defy expectations, with Canadians taking advantage of warm weather and low rates in April for a 10 per cent spike in sales volume. In Toronto and Vancouver, condo sales were up 16.1 per cent and 34.4 per cent, respectively.
The number of transactions last month came in at 52,541 deals, up 10 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.
http://www.repmag.ca/news/crea-numbers-reveal-april-surprise-191389.aspx
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To-dos.. Your May Home Checklist
May is a month for getting outdoors, firing up the grill and celebrating. Take advantage of milder spring days and schedule some much-needed home improvements this month, so you’ll be ready to savor those barbecues and evenings on the porch. From having your house painted to cleaning out the shed, here are 14 tips and ideas for a fabulous month.
To-Dos: Your May Home Checklist
For the Older Crowd ....Downsizing Design
More than half of Canadian boomers who move do so to downsize. Go from castle to condo and beyond with expert tips from two top interior designers
http://sealydesigninc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/20150505-downsizingdesign.pdf
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Great Chinese State Circus - Swan Lake
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How Millennials Get Ready For The Housing Market
These days, your twenties are synonymous with uncertainty and change. With more opportunities available to young adults than ever before, it’s common to know someone whose moving to another coast for a job opportunity or spending a few years volunteering abroad. In the midst of all these adventures, millennials are slower to put down roots than previous generations.
In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, homeownership is down over 7% from 2005. Whether this drop is due to cultural change, economic factors, or a mix of the two is uncertain, but we want to make sure that when twenty-somethings are ready to enter the housing market, they can do so with confidence.
Whether you yourself are a millennial or you’re just a first-time homebuyer, give this post some thought. We’ve got tips to help make your first venture into real estate a breeze.