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Real Estate Weekend Digest, Friday, August 10, 2007 15 JULY: MORE RECORDS BROKEN Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) members reported 8,912 total sales in July, 26 percent ahead of the 7,082 sales recorded in July of 2006, and an all time record for the month. Furthermore, July makes the fourth month in a row that sales have broken monthly records. "The local resale market is as healthy as it has ever been," said TREB President Donald Bentley. "Not only are we running 13 per cent ahead of last year's January - July total of 52,682, we are running 14 per cent ahead of the seven month total for 2005, which became our best year ever." While sales have set a blistering pace, prices eased in July, down two per cent to $366,012 from June's average of $373,719. "This decline is seasonal in nature," said the President. "Prices tend to ease in July/August as potential home-buyers and sellers go on holiday." He went on to note that the year-to-date average, at $373,326, was up five per cent over the same time-frame in 2006. Breaking down the total, 3,424 sales were reported in TREB's 28 West districts and averaged $347,978; 1,590 sales were reported in the 14 Central districts and averaged $470,464; 1,797 sales were reported in the 23 North districts and averaged $392,360; and 2,101 sales were reported in TREB's 21 East districts and averaged $293,819. The Canadian economy is still a major factor in driving the real estate market. On the local scene, here are the recent results. There were 177 homes listed in July this year compared with 190 for July in 2006 ­ a decrease of about 7 per cent. Actual sales for July 2007 were 91 compared with 91 last year and year to July sales were 629 versus 606 in 2006. Sales are still strong The average price year to July increased to $353,339 from $329,566 a year ago. This increase of about 7% shows a strong market in Halton Hills especially compared with the slight decline in prices reported over all districts. Our local resale real estate market is quite stable. Sales are holding well even in the face of moderate price increases. We encourage you to send us your questions and ideas for future articles at john@lynnandjohn.ca or 905 873-0440. REAL ESTATE CORNER Lynn and John Drewry Lynn and John are with Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage, one of the largest Re/Max franchises in Canada with 5 offices and over 480 sales representatives. Lynn and John work and live in Georgetown and have enjoyed a successful business in real estate during the last 12 years. John is a Broker and Chartered Accountant (FCA). Wildwood Realty Inc. 85 GUELPH STREET, Georgetown BRUCE ELMSLIE President - Ext. 2 Broker of Record*** BROKERAGE 905- 905-454-8706 $649,900 BRAMPTON LINE Serving Halton Hills Area Since 1970 873-8839 CHECK OUT OUR LISTINGS ON THE WEB . . . 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