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The August edition of our monthly Voice newsletter which goes out to those in North Toronto interested in real estate, Toronto, the housing market, recipes, history and more.
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M A R K A R N S T E I NnorthtorontoLIVINGVoiceAUGUST 2012 |vol. I issue 7
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Summer Lull Results in Fewer Listings and Less Selection
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,570 sales in July2012, a decline of 1.5 per cent compared to 7,683 sales reported in July 2011. The decline was most pro-nounced in the condominium apartment segment in the City of Toronto. Total sales in the rest of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were up compared to the same period last year.“Very strong annual sales growth in the first half of 2012 and an earlier peak in sales this spring compared to 2011 help explain more moderate sales this summer. New mortgage lending guidelines and the additional upfront cost of the City of Toronto land transfer tax also prompted some households to put their buying deci-sion on hold,” said Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President Ann Hannah.“The GTA housing market became better-supplied in recent months. Buyers benefitted from more choice in the market place, resulting in less upward pressure on the average home price in July,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.“The mix of homes sold in July 2012 versus July 2011 also appears to have changed, further influencing the av-erage selling price. This is evidenced by the different annual rates of growth between the overall average price and the MLS HPI®,” continued Mercer.. (source: TREB)
March MarketACTIVITY REPORT
C10C04 Total Listings
Total SalesAverage Price
Avg. Days on MarketAvg. % of List
8350$574,2642998%
11458$1,074,1382697%
Bring you the Buyers
“I have a buyer for your home.” How many times have you received a phone call or a knock at the door from an agent who says they have a buyer interested in your house? Probably more than you should be getting. Unfortunately this tactic is often employed by newer agents who are told to say such things as a way of getting their foot in the door. That said, they actually just might have a buyer for your home. I know that when we approach you with this pitch it is because we actually do have a buyer who may be interested in your home.
Buyers are selective in choosing the right agent for the job. When you have worked for as long and as hard as I have in this area you develop a reputation for delivering quality service and advice that is sought out by not only sellers but Buyers alike. We have a constant stream of potential buyers who come to us looking for that “perfect house” and it may indeed be yours.
How can we help you? We believe in honesty and having expectations be realistic and achievable. Before you go and sign anything with anyone, talk to us. We may be able to provide you with an experience that goes above and beyond your wildest dreams and if we cannot we’ll be right upfront about that.
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Welcome Lindsay Kostyk to the team
It is our pleasure to introduce a new member to the Mark Arn-stein Experience; Lindsay Kostyk.As a Buyer in today’s competitive real estate market, it has become increasingly important to ensure that you have proper representation. As Lindsay puts it – “Just as you wouldn’t repre-sent yourself in a court case without your own lawyer, or worse, consult with council for the other side, it is essential to have a Realtor you trust that will negotiate solely on your behalf.”Lindsay’s primary focus as a Realtor is to guide her clients through this adversarial process, ensuring that her clients feel comfortable and informed with every step. In addition to be-ing kept abreast of the latest market conditions, clients will be informed of new listings as well as the properties that have recently sold. Clients will also receive up-to-date reports on the properties that are viewed both online and through toursTo set-up a consultation with Lindsay call 416-489-3434
MarketPlacein Mark’sKITCHEN
Boiled and chilled somen (thin wheat noodles) are served with dipping soup and various toppings. It’s a popular cooling summer meal that will add some Japanese style to your alfresco meal.
Cool and FillingJapanese Somen
Somen Salad
Yield: 4 servingsIngredients: 3/4 lb - 1 lb dried somen noodles for dipping sauce 1 1/2 cup kombu and katsuobushi (dried bonito
flakes)dashi 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin for toppings grated ginger, thinly sliced shiso leaves, thinly sliced
myoga ginger, and so on.
Preparation:Put mirin in a sauce pan and heat. Add soy sauce
and dashi soup stock in the pan and bring to a boil.
Stop the heat. Cool the sauce. Boil somen noodles,
following the package instructions. It usually takes a
couple minutes to boil. Drain somen in a colander and
cool them under running water. Wash the noodles with
hands under running water. Serve drained cold somen
in a large serving bowl. Serve dipping sauce in indi-
vidual cups and place some toppings, such as grated
ginger, strips of shiso leaves, and myoga on the side.
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TRIVIAHow well doyou know yourneighbourhood?
toronto
Where the Castlefield Church stands now is on the site of where Captain Price’s estate includ-ing farmhands and stables once was. It was the first concession West of Yonge Street.
Captain Price is notable for being a lawyer, asso-ciate and supporter of William Lyon Mackenzie, provided support for the Reformers (though not rebellion), and in 1834 was appointed to which inaugural position?
answer at bottom of page
answer:City Clerk
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