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Real Estate News
The Ontario housing market experienced a dip in home prices during January 2024, with the average home price decreasing by 3.8% compared to December 2023. Nevertheless, the market is still up by 2.9% annually. While the average home sold price in the GTA was $1,026,703 for January 2024, which represents a decrease of 1.2% YoY and a larger decrease of 5.3% MoM, the number of home sales in the GTA increased...
Statistics Canada released surprisingly strong labor numbers on Friday, with a jump in employment of 37,000 that more than doubled expectations and prompting some economists who predicted a first Bank of Canada interest rate cut in April to wait until June. "Even though the jump in employment in January suggests a more robust labor market than the headline numbers suggest, the Bank will continue to be...
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Make this season Savvy- In Christmas Giving Style This year Operation Sharing has over 250 families in need. This is a totally local charity and the money stays in our community. Consider a donation of a new toy or a monetary donation. If you are unable to give financially this season consider volunteering your time for this great cause. DONATE TO OPERATIONS SHARING HERE WOODSTOCK -...
The numbers are in and it seems the upward trend in pricing is continuing despite some predictions that they would begin to level off. While they may not be rising as rapidly they are still rising. Real Estate continues to be a great investment regardless if you are purchasing commercial property or residential. Woodstock and Ingersoll continue to be great investment options for investors from the GTA...
Santa Returns to the Parade Circut for 2021 I truly love Woodstock and nothing brings our community together more than our annual Santa Claus Parade. A return to community celebrations is so exciting after a break last year. The Woodstock BIA has spearheaded the parade for 2021 and it is scheduled to return on December 12th at 2pm. The route is the same traditional route from the fairgrounds to Dundas...
As the Ontario government continues with plans to open back up we see a light on the horizon. Is this finally over? The conversation seems to be is, how ready are YOU personally? Are you ready to attend a packed concert hall again? What about watching or participating in a parade? Are you ready to view an open house or furthermore would you be willing for one to occur at a home you...
I love Halloween. It's such a fun time of year when you can eat lots of candy, get creative and weird, and share a ghost story or two. And boy could I tell you some truly horrifying real estate stories from private buyers and sellers.! From chilling tales of conditional offers that never worked out, to blood curdling stories of financing woes that fell through the list goes on. Don't let these things...
The road to economic recovery is all about supporting local! What is your favourite local business or service!? The pandemic has taught us all the value of shopping local but sometimes services are overlooked in this category. You local financial advisor, travel agent and of course realtor are all local businesses that help your community thrive. A local realtor is one of the most valuable...