🏡 16th Jan 2024 - Royal Lepage Predicts Canadian House Prices Will Climb 5.5 Per Cent This Year!

💥 Tuesday 16th January 2024 💥 Master The Art of For Sale By Owner! Daily GTA Real Estate Buzz: Hot Picks! "Your Blueprint for Home Success: Reports & the Latest, Desirable Listings!" "Daily GTA Real Estate Buzz: Hot Picks" is your daily guide to the most buzzing and sought-after updates in the Greater Toronto Area real estate market. Each day, we curate a collection of hot picks that showcase the most trending topics, market insights, and critical updates delivered directly to your inbox. Whether you're a potential buyer, seller, investor, or a real estate enthusiast, our "Hot Picks" cover a wide range of topics, from buzzing market dynamics to selecting investment opportunities and expert analysis. Stay informed and make well-guided decisions with "Daily GTA Real Estate Buzz: Hot Picks" as your trusted resource for navigating the dynamic GTA real estate landscape. What are some strategies for pricing my property competitively when selling "For Sale By Owner" in Toronto? Selling a property "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO) in Toronto requires careful consideration of pricing strategies to attract potential buyers. Here are some effective strategies for pricing your property competitively: Conduct a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA): Research recent sales of similar properties in your neighborhood. A CMA helps you understand the current market trends and the prices at which comparable properties have sold. Consider Market Conditions: Take into account the current real estate market conditions in Toronto. Is it a buyer's market, seller's market, or a balanced market? Market conditions can impact your pricing strategy. Set a Realistic Listing Price: Avoid overpricing your property. Buyers are likely to ignore listings that are priced significantly higher than comparable properties. Set a realistic and competitive listing price from the start. Factor in Upgrades and Renovations: If your property has undergone significant upgrades or renovations, consider these improvements when determining the listing price. Highlighting these features can justify a slightly higher price. Get a Professional Appraisal: Hiring a professional appraiser can provide an objective and unbiased assessment of your property's value. This can be valuable information when setting a competitive price. Calculate the Cost per Square Foot: Calculate the cost per square foot of your property. This metric helps buyers compare the value of your property with others in the area. Ensure that the cost per square foot aligns with market norms. Be Open to Negotiation: Acknowledge that buyers often expect to negotiate the price. Price your property slightly higher than your minimum acceptable price to allow room for negotiation. Highlight Unique Selling Points: If your property has unique features or amenities, use them to your advantage when pricing. Emphasize these points to make your property stand out in the market. Monitor Comparable Listings: Stay informed about other FSBO and agent-listed properties in your area. Monitoring comparable listings can help you adjust your pricing strategy if needed. Offer Incentives: Consider offering incentives to attract buyers, such as covering closing costs or including certain furnishings. These incentives can make your property more appealing. Be Mindful of Days on Market (DOM): Properties that remain on the market for an extended period may be perceived as overpriced or undesirable. Monitor the days on market and adjust your pricing strategy if necessary. Use Online Tools and Resources: Leverage online tools and resources to gather information about recent sales and market trends. Websites, such as real estate portals and local property databases, can provide valuable insights. Seek Feedback from Potential Buyers: If you're not getting offers, seek feedback from potential buyers. Understanding their concerns or perceptions of value can help you make informed adjustments to your pricing strategy. Consult with Real Estate Professionals: Even if you're selling FSBO, consider consulting with real estate professionals. They can provide guidance on pricing, market conditions, and effective marketing strategies. Remember that pricing is a critical factor in the success of your FSBO sale. By adopting a strategic approach and staying informed about market dynamics, you increase the likelihood of attracting interested buyers and achieving a successful sale in the competitive Toronto real estate market. Royal LePage predicts Canadian house prices will climb 5.5 per cent this year Canadian house prices are expected to climb about 5.5 per cent by the end of the year, a 2024 forecast from real estate firm Royal LePage says. therecord.com READ MORE ... 7 Ways To Save When Hiring a Home Improvement Contractor Done with DIY? Here’s how you can save some cash when it’s time to call in a pro. moneytalksnews.com READ MORE ... Rent in Toronto declines for third month in a row: report The average price to rent an apartment in Toronto has declined for the third month in a row, according to a monthly report by Rentals.ca. cp24.com READ MORE ... House of the Week: $3.1 million for an Etobicoke sanctuary with a saltwater pool The 3,500-square-foot property comes with a game's room for adults, a floating staircase, a theatre and a big backyard torontolife.com READ MORE ... Client still won’t buy? How to avoid the buyer’s emotional roller coaster pitfalls - REM How you manage their stress will be the difference between a successful, transaction and long-term clients who tell their friends about their amazing agent realestatemagazine.ca READ MORE ... Asking rents jump 8.6% in December to hit record $2,178 on average: report A new report says the average asking price in December for a rental unit in Canada was a record $2,178 per month, relatively flat from the previous month but marked an 8.6 per cent jump year-over-year. ctvnews.ca READ MORE ... Need to know: Renting in a rooming house in Ontario Tenants should be aware of how renting in a rooming house differs from having roommates or renting out an entire home. toronto.citynews.ca READ MORE ... Posthaste: Why Canada's housing market could rebound sooner than many expect Buyers will come back before the Bank of Canada cuts rates, says Royal LePage ca.finance.yahoo.com READ MORE ... Canada’s housing market hit an ‘unexpected surge’ heading in 2024. Will it last? - National | Globalnews.ca Canadian home sales picked up steam unexpectedly in December, with one CREA economist saying buyers and sellers came together to get deals done before the end of 2023. globalnews.ca READ MORE ... These cities had biggest new selection of homes for sale in Ontario | insauga With a sluggish market, house-hunters haven't had as many new places to choose from in cities across Ontario. insauga.com READ MORE ... Home sales expected to rebound as rate cuts begin in 2024, but experts urge caution With interest rate cuts likely on the horizon, the Canadian Real Estate Association expects the number of homes changing hands this year to grow following a slowdown in 2023. ctvnews.ca READ MORE ... Canadian house prices ended 2023 higher despite weaker activity Royal LePage believes a market rebound will occur in the current quarter wealthprofessional.ca READ MORE ... Home prices from last quarter rise 4.3% YoY, anticipation for market shift amid potential rate cuts: Royal LePage - REM Buyers in the wings will likely start looking this quarter before expected Bank of Canada interest rate cuts happen realestatemagazine.ca READ MORE ... Relisting at a Higher Price – Does It Work? Selling a home can be tough due to pricing or higher costs. In a balanced market, relisting is more common. blog.remax.ca READ MORE ... Toronto skyscraper makes list of most exciting projects set to complete in 2024 The world is taking notice of the development boom reshaping Toronto's skyline, with one local skyscraper under construction now considered among t... blogto.com READ MORE ... Year-over-year Ontario real estate prices are stable Average prices for single-family homes in Ontario were up 0.9 per cent in December, compared to December of 2022, figures released by the Canadian Real Estate Association Monday show stratfordtoday.ca READ MORE ... Home sales expected to rebound as rate cuts begin in 2024, but experts urge caution With interest rate cuts likely on the horizon, the Canadian Real Estate Association expects the number of homes changing hands this year to grow following a slowdown in 2023. However, experts say they remain cautious about the timing and scale of a potential rebound. CREA updated its 2024 housing forecast on Monday as it also […] toronto.citynews.ca READ MORE ... Canadian home sales jump in December; 2023 sales fall 11.1% Canadian home sales rose in December to end the year on an upbeat note after the market was buffeted by higher borrowing costs in 2023, data from the Canadian Real Estate Association showed on Monday. "While December did offer up a bit of a surprise in sales numbers to cap the year, the real test of the markets’ resilience will be in the spring," Larry Cerqua, chair of CREA, said in a statement. The Bank of Canada has said it could start lowering rates from a 22-year high of 5% this year if core inflation comes down as predicted. ca.finance.yahoo.com READ MORE ... Complaints soar as Enbridge customers face catch-up bills in the thousands | CBC News It wasn't the Christmas gift Karim Guirguis was hoping for. On Dec. 27, the Ajax, Ont., man woke up to a surprise bill from Enbridge Gas for more than $1,600. He's one of a growing number of Ontarians raising concerns about infrequent meter readings and inaccurate billing. cbc.ca READ MORE ... Canadian Real Estate Markets Improved, But Price Are Still Falling: BMO - Better Dwelling Cheaper financing and talk of the end of rate hikes improved markets across the country. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows rising home sales in December. Diving into the data revealed a much more mixed picture though, with perceived improvements masking further erosion from last year. The conditions have economists at BMO warning investors […] betterdwelling.com READ MORE ... Home sales expected to rebound as rate cuts begin, but experts urge caution | Advisor.ca Meanwhile, asking rents jumped 8.6% in December to hit record $2,178 advisor.ca READ MORE ... National home sales see first monthly increase since June Is the market about to heat up? mpamag.com READ MORE ... Here's how much an average Toronto home will cost by the end of 2024 After a dismal year of sales, realtors at at least one major brokerage are still maintaining faith that Toronto's housing market (and its prices) w... blogto.com READ MORE ... Canada real estate: Home prices up 4.3% in Q4, with higher prices expected in 2024 "It's quite remarkable that we could have the volume of sales drop by some 20%, and yet home prices have stayed essentially flat," says Royal LePage. ca.finance.yahoo.com READ MORE ... Editor's Note "Welcome to my Newsletter Page! 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