TREB News: PUBLIC

President's Toronto SUN Column: Standing up for Homeowners’ right to privacy

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:44:00 -0400

Recently there has been coverage in the media regarding the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) and its fight to protect consumers in the dispute with the Canadian Competition Bureau. However there are a few points that continue to cause confusion, and should be clarified.

GTA REALTORS® Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:01:29 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 5,142 transactions through the TorontoMLS System during the first 14 days of May 2012. This result was up by more than 14.5 per cent in comparison to the first 14 days of May 2011. The number of new listings continued to grow at a slower pace than sales – up 13 per cent year-over-year to 8,749.

President's Toronto SUN Column: REALTORS® offer key to a better life

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:51:37 -0400

As current President of The Toronto Real Estate Board, it was an honour to present, on behalf of all Greater Toronto REALTORS®, a family with the key to their new home at a Habitat for Humanity Toronto dedication ceremony held April 24.

April Housing Market Charts Available

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:25:19 -0400

April Housing Market Charts Available

GTA REALTORS® Release Monthly Resale Market Figures

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:29:42 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,350 transactions through the TorontoMLS System in April 2012. This level of sales was 18 per cent higher than the 8,778 firm deals reported in April 2011. The strongest sales growth was reported in the single-detached market segment, with transactions of this home type up by 22 per cent compared to a year ago.

GTA Commercial REALTORS® Report Commercial Market Figures

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:29:29 -0400

Toronto Real Estate Board Commercial Division Members leased a total of 675,474 square feet of commercial space in April 2012, representing a decline of 20 per cent in comparison to April 2011. Approximately 91 per cent (612,132 square feet) of April leasing activity was accounted for by industrial space – down by 17 per cent compared to a year earlier.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Affordable Homeownership Benefits Us All

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:53:18 -0400

Data from Canada’s most recent 2006 Census shows that more Canadians own their home than ever before and like many of you, Greater Toronto REALTORS® believe in the many benefits of home ownership.

GTA REALTORS® Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:17:10 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,557 transactions through the TorontoMLS system during the first two weeks of April 2012. This result represented an increase of almost seven per cent in comparison to the same period in April 2011.

GTA REALTORS® Report Condominium Transactions In Q1

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:16:56 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 5,027 condominium apartment transactions in the first quarter of 2012. This result was up by two per cent in comparison to the first quarter of 2011. Over the same period, the number of new listings of condominium apartments was up by 14 per cent.

GTA REALTORS® Release Q1 Rental Market Report

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:16:42 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 3,804 leased condominium apartment transactions in the first quarter of 2012, up 11 per cent from the 3,442 units rented during the first three months of 2011. The number of condominium apartments listed for rent on the TorontoMLS system during the first quarter was also up, but by a lesser four per cent to 7,096 units.

March Housing Market Charts Available

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:46:32 -0400

March Housing Market Charts Available

GTA REALTORS® Release Resale Monthly Market Figures

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:11:56 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 9,690 sales through the TorontoMLS System in March 2012. This result was up by almost eight per cent in comparison to the 8,986 deals reported during the same period in 2011.

GTA Commercial REALTORS® Report Commercial Market Figures

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:11:41 -0400

Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) Commercial Division Members leased almost 3.1 million square feet of commercial space through the TorontoMLS system in the first quarter of 2012. This result represented a ten per cent decline compared to the first quarter of 2011.

GTA REALTORS® Build On Home Ownership With Habitat For Humanity

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:49:48 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® along with elected representatives from the federal government and the City of Toronto will join forces April 5, 2012 to make the dream of home ownership a reality for another local family.

GTA REALTORS® Build on the Dream of Home Ownership

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:53:41 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® will be joined by Ward 35 City of Toronto Councillor Michelle Berardinetti March 30th as they work to make the dream of home ownership a reality for another local family.

Keep Your Home Insurance Costs In Line

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:54:18 -0400

One aspect of being a REALTOR® that never ceases to amaze me, even after more than 30 years, is that there are always new things to learn about the profession and the subject of homeownership in general.

GTA REALTORS® Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:52:17 -0400

During the first 14 days of March, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,215 transactions through the TorontoMLS system, representing a seven per cent increase compared to the same period in 2011. The number of new listings was down by two per cent year-over-year to 6,970.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Fighting For Your Right To Privacy

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:11:02 -0400

As you may have heard, the Competition Bureau is taking action that would force the Toronto Real Estate Board to abandon the safeguards in the MLS® System and make personal information freely available on the Internet, such as personal financial information including mortgage details and much more.

Competition Bureau Threatens to Dismantle Privacy Safeguards of Home Sales 75% of Ontarians Opposed

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:15:02 -0400

Today, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released the results of an Angus Reid Vision Critical poll. The vast majority of Ontarians clearly expressed their opposition to abandoning the privacy safeguards of the current MLS® System.

February Housing Market Charts Available

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:22:05 -0500

February Housing Market Charts Available

GTA REALTORS® Release Resale Monthly Market Figures

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:12:32 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,032 sales in February 2012 – up 16 per cent compared to February 2011. New listings were also up over the same period, but by a lesser 11 per cent to 12,684.

GTA Commercial REALTORS® Report Commercial Market Figures

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:12:16 -0500

Toronto Real Estate Board Commercial Division Members reported 401,168 square feet of total leased commercial space in February 2012. This result was down by 20 per cent in comparison to February 2011. Industrial space accounted for 71 per cent of total square footage leased, or 285,058 square feet – down almost 27 per cent compared to February 2011.

President's Toronto SUN Column: It Pays To Lower Your Expectations

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:00:32 -0500

A colleague and I recently had a discussion that I would like to share with you about a phenomenon she refers to as “HGTV syndrome”. It causes Buyers to assume that most properties are fitted with the spectacular finishings seen on so many of today’s popular home makeover shows.

Transit Should Not Be Funded with Land Transfer Tax: REALTORS®

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:38:46 -0500

Toronto’s REALTORS® are calling on Toronto City Council to find fair ways to fund improvements to Toronto’s public transit system, and not rely on the Toronto Land Transfer Tax. REALTORS® are responding to recently reported City Councillor statements that indicated that the Toronto Land Transfer Tax should be used to fund transit projects.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Homes Continue To Sell Quickly

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:36:23 -0500

As we start to see February come to an end, I would like to take a snap shot look at the resale housing market this year so far.

President's Toronto SUN Column: New Tool measures price of home

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:33:30 -0500

As President of the Toronto Real Estate Board I’m excited to announce to you the consumer that a new system to measure and provide clarity on home prices and home price growth was launched on February 6th.

GTA REALTORS® Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:02 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 3,206 sales through the TorontoMLS® system through the first 14 days of February 2012 – up by more than nine per cent compared to the 2,933 sales reported during the same period in 2011. New listings were up by 13 per cent over the same period.

President's Toronto SUN Column: New Building Awards Will Benefit Our City

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:33:37 -0500

In recent months Canada has received high marks in a number of studies conducted by various international consulting firms that include Forbes, FutureBrand and Reputation Institute.

GTA REALTORS® Introduce MLS® Home Price Index

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:26:13 -0500

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and four other major real estate boards across Canada have developed a new system to measure and provide clarity on home prices and home price growth: the MLS® Home Price Index (MLS® HPI).

January Housing Market Charts Available

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:31:04 -0500

January Housing Market Charts Available

GTA REALTORS® Announce New MLS® Home Price Index

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:24:40 -0500

On Monday February 6th, 2012, The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), in conjunction with the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB), Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board (GVREB) Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) and the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board (GMREB) will launch a new system to measure home prices and home price growth: the MLS® Home Price Index (MLS® HPI).

GTA REALTORS® Release Monthly Market Figures

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:24:25 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,567 sales through the TorontoMLS® system in January 2012. This number was 8.8 per cent higher than the 4,199 sales reported in January 2011. Sales growth was strongest for low-rise home types in the regions surrounding the City of Toronto.

GTA Commercial REALTORS® Report Commercial Market Figures

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:24:09 -0500

Toronto Real Estate Board Commercial Division Members reported 464,008 square feet of total leased commercial space in January 2012. This result was down by 41 per cent in comparison to January 2011. Industrial space accounted for 86 per cent of total square footage leased, or 397,649 square feet – down 46 per cent compared to January 2011.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Tightening market will mean higher prices

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:33:46 -0500

I’m excited to share with you, a recent reporting addition to TREB’s monthly housing market statistics report.

TREB’s Months of Inventory Indicator/Affordability Point to Continued Price Growth in 2012

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:39:50 -0500

Starting with its November 2011 Market Watch publication, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) has been publishing a new Months of Inventory (MOI) indicator. MOI shows how long, on average*, it would take to sell all actively listed homes assuming the level of sales remained the same and no additional homes were listed.

GTA REALTORS® Report Rental Market Figures

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:40:05 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported the leasing of 4,664 condominium apartments during the September to December 2011 period – up two per cent from the 4,563 units leased during the same time-frame in 2010. While the number of transactions was up, the number of apartments listed for rent through TorontoMLS during the last four months of 2011 dropped by seven per cent compared to the same period in 2010.

Strong Condo Sales and Price Growth in Q4

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:37:08 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 5,025 condominium apartment transactions in the Fourth Quarter of 2011. This result was up 10.5 per cent in comparison to the Fourth Quarter of 2010. Over 70 per cent of total transactions occurred in the City of Toronto, with Peel Region (including Mississauga City Centre) accounting for the second highest share of sales.

GTA REALTORS® Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:40:45 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 1,506 sales through the TorontoMLS® system during the first two weeks of January 2012. This result represented a six per cent increase compared to the first 14 days of January 2011. New listings were also up on a year-over-year basis, but by a lesser 3.7 per

President's Toronto SUN Column: Expect demand to be strong in 2012

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:33:52 -0500

Each January many of us set goals for the year ahead, taking into account household finances and broader economic circumstances. One key yardstick of our nation’s economy is the real estate market, which in Toronto came to a strong finish in 2011, making it the second best year on record with 89,347 transactions, up four per cent in comparison to 2010’s 86,170 sales.

December Housing Market Charts Available

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:58:41 -0500

December Housing Market Charts Available

GTA REALTORS® Release Monthly Resale Market Figures

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:52:36 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,718 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in December 2011. The December result capped off the second-best year on record under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries. Total sales for 2011 amounted to 89,347 – up four per cent in comparison to 2010.

GTA Commercial REALTORS® Report Commercial Market Figures

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:52:21 -0500

Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) Commercial Division Members leased over 3.6 million square feet of commercial space through the TorontoMLS® system in the fourth quarter of 2011, representing a small 3.5 per cent decline compared to the fourth quarter of 2010.

GTA REALTORS® Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:38:29 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 2,699 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system during the first 14 days of December. This result was 11 per cent above the number of transactions recorded during the same period in 2010. On a year-to-date basis, sales amounted to 87,407 – up 4.3 per cent compared to 2010.

REALTORS® Encouraged by Mayor Ford’s Re-Affirmation of Commitment to Repeal Land Transfer Tax

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:53:17 -0500

REALTORS® are applauding Mayor Rob Ford for re-affirming his commitment to repeal the Toronto Land Transfer Tax beginning in 2012, as reported by CP24.

President's Toronto SUN Column: It’s Time to Lend a Helping Hand

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:34:00 -0500

In hopes of avoiding sounding like a broken record, but rather helping to be a constant reminder of how important it is, not just during this time of year, but all year to give back, and help those less fortunate.
The GTA REALTOR® community has sponsored a number of worthy organizations throughout the years that helps build solid foundations with homes and communities.

November Housing Market Charts Available

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:48:41 -0500

November Housing Market Charts Available

GTA REALTORS® Release Monthly Resale Housing Market Figures

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:53:40 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,092 residential transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in November – up 11 per cent in comparison to November 2010. At the same time, the number of new listings was up by 14 per cent in comparison to last year.

GTA Commercial REALTORS® Report Commercial Market Figures

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:52:54 -0500

Toronto Real Estate Board Commercial Division Members leased 574,499 square feet of industrial space through the TorontoMLS system in November 2011. This result represented a small decline of two per cent compared to the November 2010 figure of 587,274 square feet. Over three quarters of the total leased space was accounted for by industrial properties.

Public Support for Land Transfer Tax Repeal is Resilient, According to Poll

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:52:38 -0500

REALTORS® will be making a presentation on Wednesday December 7 to the City of Toronto’s Budget Committee, and will be providing City Council with results of a recent poll showing that, even after recent difficult debates on the future of City services, Torontonians continue to want fiscal reform at City Hall, including the repeal of the Toronto Land Transfer Tax and concessions from the City’s unions.

GTA REALTORS® Working With Elected Representatives to Create Affordable Housing

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:45:17 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® are being joined by local politicians in making the dream of home ownership a reality for one local family.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Helping those less fortunate

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:34:09 -0500

Almost every year, I head south in November to spend some time with REALTORS® from all over the world at the National Association of REALTORS® Conference. It is a great way to find out what is new and happening in terms of technology and get an idea of the upcoming issues for the real estate community.

GTA REALTORS® Continue To Help Build Communities With Habitat For Humanity)

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:03:33 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® are celebrating the start of this holiday season by helping to make the dream of home ownership a reality for one local family.

GTA REALTORS® ROLL-OUT ViRTUAL OFFICE WEBSITE SERVICE

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:52:52 -0500

Toronto Real Estate Board GTA REALTOR® Members now have the opportunity to enhance the portfolio of services they currently offer their consumer clients to include a Virtual Office Website (VOW).

GTA REALTORS® Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:02:23 -0500

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 3,379 transactions through the TorontoMLS® during the first two weeks of November. This result represented more than a 13 per cent increase compared to November 2010. New listings were up 16 per cent over the same period.

October Housing Market Charts Available

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:10:08 -0400

October Housing Market Charts Available

CREA and REALTYSELLERS Get Intervenor Status

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:46:01 -0400

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) was pleased by the decision of the Competition Tribunal of Canada to allow an application by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) to participate in the Competition Commissioner's application to the Tribunal. In doing so, the Tribunal rejected the position of the Competition Commissioner, who sought to have CREA barred from participating in the proceedings.

GTA REALTORS® Release Resale Market Figures

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:45:46 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,642 home sales through the TorontoMLS® in October 2011. This represented an increase of 17.5 per cent compared to the 6,504 transactions reported in October 2010.

GTA Commercial REALTORS® Report October Commercial Figures

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:45:31 -0400

Toronto Real Estate Board Commercial Division Members reported a combined 445,501 square feet of leased industrial, commercial and office space through the TorontoMLS® system in October 2011 - down by a third compared to October 2010. Of the total space leased, industrial property types accounted for 371,755 square feet - down 31 per cent compared to October 2010.

President's Toronto SUN Column: First-Time Buyers Have Lots Of Options

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:34:12 -0500

If you are considering the purchase of your first home you're probably aware that like many of life's milestones, there are many things you must consider.

Understanding conditions in the real estate market is a good first step. Current conditions in the Greater Toronto Area resale market remain quite favourable for people looking to take the first step onto the property ladder.

GTA REALTORS® Release New Quarterly Condo Market Report

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:48:33 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORSÂ® reported 5,770 condominium apartment transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in the third quarter of 2011, representing a 24 per cent increase over the same period in 2010. The average selling price increased by almost nine per cent to $333,352.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Using A Realtor To Buy A New Home

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:34:14 -0500

I recently read an article, in a Toronto news paper, that got me thinking about the experiences of home buyers purchasing newly built condominiums. The article detailed home buyers who had bought a newly constructed condominium, from floor plans, but, unfortunately, once the unit was built, they were disappointed when they realized that one window looked at a brick wall, the floor was laminate and the balcony was “more of a ledge.” This article is a good reminder that there is a lot to consider when deciding to buy a newly built condominium.

GTA REALTORS® First Glimps At New MLS® Interface

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:56:23 -0400

An advanced new interface to help Greater Toronto REALTORS® gather information for their clients will be unveiled at the Toronto Real Estate Board's Annual General Meeting October 20th.

GTA REALTORS® Release Mid-Month Resale Market Figures

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:47:11 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 3,477 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system during the first 14 days of October 2011. This total represented a 20 per cent increase over 2,890 sales reported during the first two weeks of October 2010. Year-over-year growth in new listings for the same period was slightly stronger than that recorded for sales - up 21 per cent to 6,249.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Celebrating Many Years Of Service

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:34:17 -0500

As the nights get cooler, we all have a number of autumn traditions to look forward to like Thanksgiving, Halloween and fall fairs. One tradition that has been part of the real estate community since 1986 is the Toronto Real Estate Board’s 25 & 50 Year Member Dinner. It celebrates Members’ many years of service to Greater Toronto Area (GTA) homebuyers and sellers.

REALTORS® Remind City Council that Land Transfer Tax is Unpredictable Revenue Stream

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:15:10 -0400

In a letter to Mayor Ford and City Councillors, the Toronto Real Estate Board is reminding City Council that the Toronto Land Transfer Tax is an unpredictable revenue stream, and that the only fair solution to the City's financial challenges is a combination of responsible fiscal management and fair revenues, like property taxes and user fees.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Renovation Rebate Would Benefit Homeowners

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:34:24 -0500

When home buyers are shopping for a home, they often consider its future potential in addition to its current condition. So, the need for renovations and upgrades, either out of necessity or desire, are often factored into their buying decisions. Frankly, this is a good thing because home renovations help to create jobs and generate tax revenue for the government, worthy goals that REALTORS® are calling on provincial politicians to support and encourage with a rebate for homeowners who undertake renovations.

GTA REALTORS® Calling for Provincial Renovation Rebate

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:45:44 -0400

REALTORS® are calling on provincial politicians to support a provincial rebate for all homeowners who undertake renovations.

September Housing Market Charts Available

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:17:37 -0400

September Housing Market Charts Available

GTA REALTORS® Report Monthly Resale Housing Market Figures

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:21:38 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,658 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in September - a 25 per cent increase over September 2010. Sales during the first three quarters of 2011 amounted to 70,588, representing a 2.6 per cent increase compared to the first nine months of 2010.

TREB Commercial REALTORS® Report Quarterly Commercial Market Figures

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:21:22 -0400

Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) Commercial Division Members leased almost 3.6 million square feet of commercial space through the TorontoMLS® system in the third quarter of 2011, representing a decline of almost 50 per cent in comparison to almost 6.6 million square feet leased during the same period in 2010.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Land Transfer Taxes Unfair to Home Buyers

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:36:59 -0400

If you are a regular reader of this column, you will know that REALTORS® are no fans of land transfer taxes, which are paid by home buyers when they purchase a home. We strongly believe that home ownership is something that all levels of government should be encouraging, not discouraging with punitive taxes directly targeted at home buying. That's why we are calling for governments to re-think where they stand on these taxes.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Energy Rebates Should Be A Priority

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:38:30 -0400

Unfortunately, summer is quickly coming to an end and before we know it, the cooler weather will be here. While we can't do anything to stop the cold weather from arriving, we can make sure that our homes are ready for it by making them as energy efficient as possible, but, as many homebuyers and owners know, doing so can be costly.

REALTORS® Calling for Reinstatement of Provincial Energy Efficiency Retrofit Rebates

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:44:44 -0400

With a provincial election approaching, REALTORSÂ® are calling on all provincial political parties to commit to reviving provincial rebates for homeowners who make energy efficiency upgrades to homes.

GTA REALTORS® Celebrating Professional Milestones

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:09:26 -0400

Hundreds of Toronto Real Estate Board Members will be celebrated today for their many years of service to Greater Toronto Area homebuyers and sellers.

TREB Follows-Up on City LTT Presentation

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:12:15 -0400

REALTORS® are following-up on their presentation to the City's Executive Committee, earlier this week, by providing additional information on why they believe that the Toronto Land Transfer Tax is not part of the solution to the City's financial challenges.

City Council Being Told to Target Waste, Not Home Buyers

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:04:33 -0400

With the City of Toronto's Executive Committee meeting today to consider options for getting the City's finances in order, REALTORS® are joining Torontonians in saying no to the status quo at City Hall.

GTA REALTORS® Release Rental Market Figures

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:04:19 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 6,933 apartment lease transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in the May through August 2011 period. This represented an 11 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2010. The number of units listed during the period was also up, but by a lesser rate of four per cent compared to 2010.

GTA REALTORS® Release Mid-Month Resale House Figures

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:19:44 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORSÂ® reported 3,149 transactions during the first 14 days of September, representing an increase of more than 25 per cent in comparison to the first two weeks of September 2010. New listings over the same period, at 6,890, were up by 14 per cent compared to last year.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Tell City Hall to Target Waste, Not Home Buyers

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:05:04 -0400

Next week is an important time for our City and for property buyers. Some key City of Toronto Councillors will be making decisions on how to get the City's finances in order so that City Hall can live within its means. What they decide can directly impact your property buying decisions because their actions may be an important step towards keeping Mayor Ford's promise to repeal the Toronto Land Transfer Tax, which costs the average Toronto home buyer a whopping $6,000, up front.

GTA REALTORS® Report August Resale Housing Market Figures

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:40:08 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,542 sales through the TorontoMLS® system in August - a 24 per cent increase over 6,083 sales in August 2010. New listings, at 12,509, were up by 20 per cent compared to August 2010. Market conditions remained tight as sales growth outstripped growth in new listings.

GTA Commercial REALTORS® Report August Commercial Figures

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:39:48 -0400

Last month, TREB Commercial Members reported 561,994 square feet of leased space, down 36.7 per cent from the 887,434 leased square feet recorded in August 2010.

GTA REALTORS® Say No to Status Quo at Toronto City Hall

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:39:27 -0400

With Toronto City Council expected to make important decisions on City services and finances soon, REALTORS® are calling on Council to move ahead with getting the City's finances in order and repealing the Toronto Land Transfer Tax.

August Housing Market Charts Available

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:38:15 -0400

August Housing Market Charts Available

President's Toronto SUN Column: Realtors ride for a great cause

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:25:27 -0400

One of the many things I enjoy about being a REALTOR® is that there’s never a dull day. Thanks to our varied professional backgrounds and range of special interests, even after 32 years in the business, I learn something new virtually every time I chat with another GTA REALTOR® Member.

TREB Continues To Fight For Privacy Rights And The Highest Quality Greater Toronto Real Estate System

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:11:04 -0400

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) today responded to the latest reply made by the Competition Bureau, regarding TREB's development of a Virtual Office Website (VOW) policy.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Strong economy sees numbers boosted

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:49:45 -0400

As one of the world’s most diverse cities, Toronto welcomes nearly 100,000 newcomers to Canada each year. These people have chosen Toronto to begin building a better life. A report released recently by CIBC World Markets confirmed that the reasons for embracing Toronto are well founded.

VOW Policy Approved

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:16:16 -0400

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors today approved a Virtual Office Website (VOW) Policy.

President's Toronto Star Column: Termites are a hidden problem

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:47:13 -0400

As President, one of my goals this year is to provide consumers with as much information as possible about the homeownership experience. After all information is key, so the more knowledge you have when it comes to making one of the largest financial decisions the better informed your decision will be.

TREB Official Response to Competition Commissioner -- TREB Continues to Fight for Consumers' Privacy Rights

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:14:00 -0400

For the first time since being challenged by the Competition Commissioner, The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) today was able to officially reinforce its commitment to protect consumers by filing its Response to the Amended Notice of Application to the Competition Tribunal.

New Website and Features for Consumers on TorontoRealEstateBoard.com

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:41:43 -0400

After redefining its 86 Multiple Listing Service ® districts into communities and neighbourhoods, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) has taken another step to offer clear, easily accessible information to consumers by unveiling a newly redesigned public website.

Greater Toronto REALTORS® Release Mid-Month Resale Market Figures

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:40:42 -0400

There were 3,214 sales through the TorontoMLS® system during the first
14 days of August, representing more than a 22.5 per cent increase compared to the same period in
August 2010. Year-to-date sales through the 14th of August were all but caught up to last year’s total –
down by half a per cent compared to 2010.

Learn to Keep Termites at Bay

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:18:03 -0400

If you’re considering the purchase of your next home, you already know that a number of considerations are involved in the decision making process like schools, transportation and local amenities. Often though, the factors that you can’t see are the ones that require the most attention.

July Housing Market Charts Available

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:42:07 -0400

July Housing Market Charts Available

GTA REALTORS® Report July Resale Housing Market Figures

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:39:42 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,922 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in July 2011, representing a 23 per cent increase over July 2010. Total sales through the first seven months of this year amounted to 55,863 – down by 1.3 per cent compared to the same period in 2010. After adjusting for seasonal fluctuations, the July figure continued to point to an annual sales result close to 90,000 – in line with results from the previous six months.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Know when it’s time to renovate

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:42:59 -0400

Living in Toronto and renovating homes seem to go hand in hand. One of the major ways we build equity in our homes is by adding a new bathroom, kitchen or family room. Families grow, space must be maximized, and keeping parents close to work and children in their favourite schools often means, "Honey, It is time to renovate...again!"

GTA REALTORS® Release Mid-July Resale Market Figures

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:44:55 -0400

During the first 14 days of July, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported an increase in sales and the average selling price compared to the first two weeks of July 2010. The number of sales through the TorontoMLS® system was up 35 per cent to 3,609, compared to 2,672 last year.

TREB Holds Firm in Order to Protect Consumers

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:01:20 -0400

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) today responded to more legal and publicity manoeuvres by the Commissioner of the Competition Bureau.

President's Toronto SUN Column: Treat first-time buyers fairly

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:47:34 -0400

I am excited to begin my term as President of the Toronto Real Estate Board, and so for my first column I would like to take the opportunity to discuss with you the issue of home ownership.

GTA REALTORS® Report June Resale Housing Market Figures

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:48:42 -0400

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,230 home sales through the TorontoMLS® system in June 2011 – up 21 per cent compared to June 2010. This number represented the third best June result on record behind 2007 and 2009. The number of transactions during the first six months of 2011 amounted to 48,189 – down by 4.5 per cent compared to the first half of 2010.

GTA Commercial REALTORS® Report June Commercial Figures

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:49:08 -0400

In June, TREB Commercial Members reported 537,793 square feet of leased space – a 46 per cent decline from the 1,004,651 leased square feet recorded in June 2010

TREB hosts REALTORS Care Foundation Annual Motorcycle Ride for Charity

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:50:21 -0400

The Toronto Real Estate Board will play host to the Ontario REALTORS Care Foundation's annual Motorcycle Ride for Charity July 13th to 15th as it sets out to reach a key milestone this year. See details.