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HEAL ESTATE OUTLOOK Wednesday Septemberae 1W7 Page Theres no place like the Metro Home Show Housing market levels in many Canadian cities experience sales rise Residential real estate markets in most major Carta centres are forecast to maintain strong levels of tivity for the remainder of A healthy national economy and relatively moderate interest rates arc the two major factors in flucncing the year end forecast iding interest rates don t increase significant we expect a nine percent in crease in the number of homes sold across Canida by the end of the year Oz Jurock President Royal Residential Real Estate Services Unit sales in are forecast to reach compared to units in 1986 With the predicted 215 new ing starts across Canada this year the total number of both new and resale houses sold is forecast to reach 515 units We expect the average price homes across Canada to rise 16 per cent this year to say Jurock That s over higher than the figure of 902 Nineteen eighty seven has been a year of recovery in a number of major markets he says This is especially true in areas such as Ottawa Calgary and Ed monton where improved economic situations have bolstered residential housing activity Perhaps the most notable increases in market activity have taken place Van and Calgary where unit sales by year end are forecast to climb and 42 per tent respectively says Jurock The prolonged period of higher oil prices continues to encourage buyers to enter housing markets in Calgary and Ed while strength in the service tourism and forestry industries is fuelling the market in Vancouver Housing markets in Win Saskatoon and treal are also expected to continue to enjoy healthy real estate activity Pent up demand especial ly among first time buyers prompted significant in creases in selling prices in Montreal during the first quarter of Although market activity has since stabilized in that city the value of homes is expected to increase per cent by year end REAL ESTATE are worth more than just a quick glance Hava you a good look our Ren Estate lately You II bo surprised just how many ads wo II Ron Ealalo merrier Is potential buyers advert a no things and somehow wo got look oq Thais way works buyers and and wo got I by Iho thousands Buy or sal tho I ral look Is In our Real Metro Home Show 88 January 13 IT ISBB one the hottest properties in show business sold In record short order by the end of August this year Bo exhibitors representing approximately companies will exhibit at the Metro Toronto lion Centre tor the fourth annual Metro Home Show a showcase of the brightest and best In product Ideas for the home On display In the ft facility will be pro ducts ranging from fireplaces and heating systems lo wallcoverings and flooring antiques and pine fur nishings to the latest In con tern design from a home gym to sophisticated home entertainment The first major show of Its kind In Ihe new the Metro Home Show provided inspiration and the an to tie January blahs for 125 visitors In 1967 Nearly half of these bought or ordered pro ductsservices right pi the show The show promises to be bigger and better than ever At the base of the Tower and easily accessible by GO Train and TTC the show has special appeal for the commuter crowd and people and working downtown upscale buyers almost half of whom earn household incomes of ISO or more The show opens at 11 noon and closes at 10 pro on Wednesday Thursday and Friday 10 a m to 10 p on Saturday and 10 a m to on Sunday are now under way The Halton Hills Herald invites you to submit recipes 1st prize 125 2nd prize 75 3rd prize 50 Bo of Tho Halton HiIIr a fen October 17 Send your entries to Cookbook Editor The Herald 45GuelphSt Georgetown Ont 3Z6 Bo part of The Halton Hills Heralds Cook book by send us one or more of your favourite recipes You may be eligible lo pari of In prize money if your recipe is one of the top three chosen by our special panel judges We II also print the best the other you submit to us Ruli Wr tL or type spaced on side of the paper only your address and telephone number on each tec pe Give complete took or baking instructions In of utensils oven lempentures and times Use ill imperial meisures There is no I mil on the number of recipes you tan sub t but to avoid duplicition you may want to more than one recipe Organizations may also submit recipes Recipes may for any lypi of food or beverage Other features include stones and photofriphs on meal planning cooking with microwaves special holiday dishes and other kitchen tips So send us your recipes because wed love to see whaf looking in your kitchen