(Based on 30 days back)

Active: 5699

Sold: 1380

Average List Price: $468,090

Average Sale Price: $454,213

Average Days on Market: 41 Days

The absorption rate is at 4.12% meaning we are just in that buyers market. 24% of homes on the market today are expected to sell within the next 30 days and sellers are receiving 97% of asking price. 

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(Based on 30 days back)
Active: 360
Sold: 89
Average List Price: $398,324
Average Sale Price: $390,501
Average Days on Market: 52 Days

The absorption rate is at 4.04% meaning we are just in that buyers market. 25% of homes on the market today are expected to sell within the next 30 days and sellers are receiving 98% of asking price. 

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You’ve no doubt noticed the occasional news report about a product being recalled for safety reasons. For example, a car model with a brake problem, or a children’s toy that, under some circumstances, may cause injury.  You may not know that these news reports are merely the tip of the iceberg. For each product recall you hear about in the media, there are dozens that get little, if any, publicity.

 That means there may be products in your home that have been recalled — and you don’t even know about it. It’s a scary thought.  How do you find out about recalled products that may affect you? Here are two tips. 

 1. Always complete the registration that comes with many products. This is typically done by mailing in a registration card or filling out an…

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When you put your home up for sale, you want it to look its best to potential buyers. That’s why you clean, tidy and de-clutter every room. 

 Some sellers, however, miss the backyard. You need to pay just as much attention to that space as you do to the interior of your home. The backyard is as important a living space as the family room. To some buyers, even more.  Buyers want to see an attractive backyard space, with the grass cut and the hedges trimmed. The more neat and tidy you can make it, the better.

 Be sure to sweep walkways and wipe down patio furniture.  Also, watch out for the following things that buyers do not want to see:

• Bags of garage and other waste.

• Doggie do-do. (Be sure to stoop and scoop!)

• Rakes and other tools…

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Active: 5787  

Sold: 1465

3.95 Absorption rate

25% of homes on the market today are expected to sell within the next 30 days

Average List Price: $473,589

Average Sale Price: $461,318

Average Days on Market: 40 Days

Sellers are receiving 98% of asking price. 

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Active: 359

Sold: 120

2.99 Absorption Rate

33% of homes on the market today are expected to sell within the next 30 days

Average List Price: $425,921

Average Sale Price: $416,897

Average Days on Market: 51 Days

Sellers are receiving 98% of asking price. 

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If you take care to price your home correctly — that is, at a price that is in line with what similar properties in the area have sold for recently — then you have a good chance of selling it at or near your asking price.  

That doesn’t mean you won’t get a low-ball offer. You might. So what do you do when that happens? 

First, understand that the buyer may not necessarily be trying to steal away your home at a bargain-basement price. He might simply be mistaken about its true market value. Of course, he might also be coming in at a low price in the hopes he’ll get lucky.  

You may never actually know the buyer’s motives. So it would be a mistake to get angry or dismiss the offer out-of-hand. That low-ball offer might end up being the beginning…

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Active: 5289

Sold: 1637

Average List Price: $477,807

Average Sale Price: $465,598

Average Days on Market: 40 Days

The absorption rate is at 3.23% meaning we are in a balanced market. 31% of homes on the market today are expected to sell within the next 30 days and sellers are receiving 97% of asking price.

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Active: 357

Sold: 134

Average List Price: $387,996

Average Sale Price: $379,239

Average Days on Market: 42 Days

The absorption rate is at 2.66% meaning we are still in a balanced market. 38% of homes on the market today are expected to sell within the next 30 days and sellers are receiving 98% of asking price. 

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There are many reasons why the air quality in your home may not be at its best. A faulty furnace or an aged carpet are just two potential culprits. Until you get those issues addressed, how do you make your indoor air healthier — today? Here are some ideas:

  • Check the furnace filter. This is one of the most overlooked maintenance items in the home. Any furnace repair person can tell you stories about filters they’ve seen caked in dust. Make sure those aren’t yours. Air passes through those filters before circulating throughout your home. Replacing a filter takes less than five minutes. 
  • Clean the drains. Drains are a surprisingly common source of odour in the home. Most people only clean them when they’re clogged, but they should be flushed…

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