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POPPING THE TORONTO HOUSING BUBBLE MYTH It seems to be in everyone’s conversations: the Toronto housing bubble. Many speak of it in hushed tones and worried glances, yet when pressed about it they cannot explain why. One reason for this is because they may not have taken the time to read the research. I am here to quell any concerns and pop the Toronto housing bubble myth. Is the Toronto Housing Bubble Real?  Many people will read a headline such as “property transactions are at their lowest level since the 2009 recession”. This is, indeed, a true statement but it is not an accurate barometer for the health of the housing market. We need to look at relative comparisons and more specific indicators. For example, there were positive signs in the Toronto housing market this summer when it came to average selling prices of homes, as well as the number of homes for sale.  If we zoom in on sales in July 2018 , we can see that sales were up by more than 18% when com...

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5 NEGOTIATING TACTICS THAT KILL A SALE Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers ( and real estate professionals ) should avoid: 1. Lowball offers : Going far below market value when you make an offer damages your credibility as a buyer and can be insulting to the seller. The seller has a range in mind that they’ll accept, and if you’re not even approaching the low end of that range, they won’t even consider the offer. 2. Incremental negotiations : Don’t continue to go back to the seller with small increases in your offer ( $1,000 or less ). The constant back-and-forth can grow tiresome and lead the seller to consider other opportunities. 3. “Take it or leave it” : Try not to draw a line in the sand with your initial offer. The seller can get de...

TREB's MARKET WATCH REPORT for SEPTEMBER 2018 from Shawn Venasse

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