by Jeff Belisowski | May 1, 2023 | Monthly Real Estate Newsletter
Did you know that major customer review sites get hundreds of millions of views each month? It’s hardly surprising when you think about it. After all, when most people are looking to buy something, or hire someone, they tend to trust a recommendation more than an...
by Jeff Belisowski | Apr 10, 2023 | Market Statistics
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market conditions tightened in March 2023. Sales accounted for an increased share of listings in comparison to March 2022, suggesting that competition between buyers is on the rise. The average sale price was above the average list...
by Jeff Belisowski | Apr 10, 2023 | Monthly Real Estate Newsletter
We all know people who have attended a webinar or meeting and wanted to raise their hand to ask a question — but didn’t. Why didn’t they? It was probably because they worried their question would sound silly, or they were embarrassed. But as many teachers have told...
by Jeff Belisowski | Mar 14, 2023 | Market Statistics
February sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were down substantially from the pre-rate hike levels of early 2022. However, the number of new listings also dropped substantially year-over-year. The result was that the average selling price and MLS® HPI continued to...
by Jeff Belisowski | Mar 10, 2023 | Monthly Real Estate Newsletter
You probably know, intuitively, that there’s a crucial difference between information and advice. Gathering information is like finding puzzle pieces — not much good until you know how to put those pieces together. Getting advice is like finding someone...
by Jeff Belisowski | Feb 25, 2023 | Caledon Real Estate
I am truly honoured and very proud to share the news about this achievement as I have earned the award of ᴅɪᴀᴍᴏɴᴅ at iPro Realty. I want to sincerely thank all of my friends, family, and clients for your continued trust and support in us both now and in the past. A...
by Jeff Belisowski | Feb 22, 2023 | Monthly Real Estate Newsletter
Imagine you’re chatting with your neighbours, and they ask, “Hey, do you happen to know a good dentist?” How would you respond? Well, you wouldn’t recommend just anyone, would you? Instead, you’d probably only recommend a dentist worthy of that recommendation… someone...
by Jeff Belisowski | Jan 13, 2023 | Market Statistics
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market experienced a marked adjustment in 2022 compared to record levels in 2021. Existing affordability issues brought about by a lack of housing supply were exacerbated by sustained interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada....
by Jeff Belisowski | Jan 13, 2023 | Monthly Real Estate Newsletter
If you needed advice regarding your investments, taxes, or even a plumbing issue, what would you do? Your first instinct might be to do a Google search. That’s quick and easy. But, the problem is, Google doesn’t know you or your situation. A much better idea would be...
by Jeff Belisowski | Dec 14, 2022 | Market Statistics, Uncategorized
Homeownership market activity in November continued to be influenced by the impact of higher borrowing costs on affordability. Sales were down markedly compared to the same period last year, following the trend that unfolded since the commencement of interest rate...
by Jeff Belisowski | Dec 13, 2022 | Monthly Real Estate Newsletter
December is definitely the most popular month for making plans!If you’re like most homeowners, you’re looking ahead to the new year with hopes and dreams — and perhaps even a few specific goals. There are likely things you’d like to get done. You may have milestones...
by Jeff Belisowski | Nov 8, 2022 | Market Statistics
Despite the continued housing market transition to a higher borrowing cost environment, the average selling price in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) found some support near $1.1 million since the late summer. GTA home sales continued to adjust to substantially higher...
by Jeff Belisowski | Nov 5, 2022 | Monthly Real Estate Newsletter, Uncategorized
The ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, said, “Change is the only constant in life.” Well, that’s certainly true. Things change. Often! Kids get older. People take on new hobbies. Careers evolve. As a result, a house that was perfect when the owners originally...
by Jeff Belisowski | Oct 11, 2022 | Market Statistics
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market continued its adjustment to higher borrowing costs in September 2022. Sales for the month reached 5,038, but were down by 44.1 per cent compared to September 2021. New listings were also down on a year-over-year basis by...
by Jeff Belisowski | Oct 11, 2022 | Monthly Real Estate Newsletter
Here is your GTA Real Estate Update – October 2022. It can be difficult to make a decision, especially if it’s one that will impact many aspects of your life. It’s all too easy to simply not make a choice and stick with the status quo. But, that’s not always the best...
by Jeff Belisowski | Sep 12, 2022 | Market Statistics
There were 5,627 home sales reported through the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) MLS® System in August 2022, representing a year-over-year dip of 34.2 per cent – a lesser annual rate of decline compared to the previous four months. The August...
