TREB Reports Strong Growth in October MLS Transactions
TORONTO, November 4, 2009 - In October 2009, Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported
8,476 sales, up 64 per cent from October 2008. The average price for October
transactions was $423,559 – up by 20 per cent compared to the same month last year.
"Strong sales growth has occurred across many property classes – from price ranges
that would attract first-time buyers to luxury properties selling for over one million
dollars," said TREB President Tom Lebour. “The highest rate of sales growth in October
was experienced for properties selling for over $750,000. In contrast, luxury home sales
declined at an above-average rate last year.”
Year-to-date sales, at 74,721, were up nine per cent compared to the first ten months of
2008. Average price, at $392,264 was up by almost three per cent.
"After a short dip in the winter, the average home price in the GTA has rebounded
because sales have been high relative to listings," according to Jason Mercer, TREB's
Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “Watch for listings to rebound in 2010 as home
owners react to the strong sales and price growth experienced in the latter half of this
year.”
Summary Of October Sales And Average Price
October
2009 2008
Sales
Average
Price Sales Average Price
City of Toronto ("416") 3,554 $464,212 2,136 $376,897
Rest of GTA ("905") 4,922 $394,205 3,019 $336,049
GTA 8,476 $423,559 5,155 $352,974
Source: Toronto Real Estate Board
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