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LIVINGVoiceMARCH 2012 |vol. I issue 3news
WORTHYTight SupplyContinues to PushPrices Higher
eater Toronto REALTORS reported 7,032 salesFebruary, up 16 per cent compared to lastbruary. New listings were also up over the
me period, but by a lesser 11 percent.With slightly more than two months of inventory
the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) marketea, on average, it is not surprising that com-etition between buyers has exerted very strong
ward pressure on the average selling price.ce growth will continue to be very strong untile market becomes better supplied, said TREBesident Richard Silver.
is important to note that both buyers and sell-s are aware of current market conditions. This isidenced by the fact that homes sold, on aver-
ge, for 99 per cent of the asking price in Febru-y, continued Silver.
tight market conditions continue to result ingher than expected price growth as we moveo the spring, expectations for 2012 as a wholel have to be revised upwards, said Jason Mer-r, TREBs Senior Manager of Market Analysis.urce:TREB)
February Market
ACTIVITY REPORTC10C04
Total Listings
Total SalesAverage Price
vg. Days on MarketAvg. % of List
172
88$692,786
15
103%
266
147$1,014,144
19
102%
Price it rightRight from
the start
Putting your home on the market for a succesfulsale requires navigating what we call the ThreePs - Presentation, Positioning, and Price.
Presentation refers to the subjective nature ofhow the home is shown. How does it look in print, on the web, and in person. It has to showwell and the agent representing you has to show it even better. The words we use to describeit and the accompanying images have to entice buyers and their agents to not just like the
home but absolutely want it.
Positioning is how the home shows up in searches objectively. Be realistic and never mincewords for the sake of a false promotion. This is key to attracting the right potential buyers whocome and have their expectations blown away by what they experience. To do anythingelse risks disappointment in promises that failed to deliver. Remember, you only need oneright buyer.
Pricing relates very much to Positioning and this is where you need a representative who deep-ly understands the local market. Price it too high and youre bound to sit in disappointment asbuyers pursue other options. Those options may be to purchase your neighbours home or towait for a better opportunity. Negotiation will help to get you the best price possible but only ifyour initial asking price is close to what the market perceives as good value. You do not wantyour home to be seen as expensive for that means that the buyers do not see the value init. The key to driving home a great selling price is to present it, position it, and price it right, rightfrom the start, attracting buyers who have been looking for a wonderful home just like yours.
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KITCHENGet IrishEvery Day!
March 17th may be the day to celebrate StPatrick driving the snakes out of Ireland but thatdoesnt mean it has to be the only day youserve up this awesome stew.
Beef andIrishStoutStew(makes6servings)
Ingredients
2poundsleanbeef stewmeat,cut into1-inch cubes
3tablespoons vegetable oil,divided
2tablespoons all-purposeour
1pinch saltandgroundblackpepper totaste
1pinch cayenne pepper
2largeonions,chopped
1 clovegarlic, crushed
2 tablespoonstomatopaste
1 1/2cupsIrishstout beer (suchasGuinness)
2 cups choppedcarrot
1sprig freshthyme
1tablespoon chopped freshparsley for garnish
Directions
Tossthebeef cubeswith1tablespoonofvegetableoil.Ina
separatebowl,stirtogethertheour, salt,
pepper,andcayennepepper.Dredgethebeef inthisto coat.
Heatthe remainingoil inadeepskillet orDutchovenovermedium-highheat.Addthebeef,andbrownon
allsides.Addtheonions, andgarlic. Stirthetomatopasteintoa
smallamount ofwatertodilute;pour into
thepanandstirtoblend. Reducetheheat tomedium, cover, an
dcookfor5minutes.
Pour1/2cup ofthebeerintothepan,and as it beginsto boil, sc
rapeany bits offoodfromthebottomof
thepanwithawoodenspoon. Thisaddsalotofavortothebro
th.Pourintherest of thebeer,andadd
thecarrotsandthyme.Cover,reduceheat tolow, andsimmerfo
r 2to3hours, stirringoccasionally.Taste
and adjustseasoning beforeserving. Garnishwithchoppedpars
ley.
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TRIVIA
How well doyou know yourneighbourhood?
toronto
These gates stood in 1922 to the entrance of thenew subdivision that would one day be knownas Bedford Park and Ledbury Park.
The street they mark is named after the realestate company who rst subdivided the areapurchased after the death of newspaper mag-nate Alfred St. Germain.
What intersection was this in 1922?
answer at bottom of page
answer:MelroselookingWestfromYonge
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