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JAMES METCALFE’S REAL ESTATE UPDATE                                                                           AUGUST 2011


           VOLUME, PRICE GROWTH CONTINUES IN JULY
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,922 transactions          The average selling price of a resale home in the GTA in July
through the TorontoMLS® system in July 2011, representing      was $459,122 - up by almost 10 percent compared to the July
a whopping 23 percent increase over July 2010. Total sales     2010 average price of $418,675. Tight market conditions in
through the first seven months of the year amounted to         terms of supply have clearly boosted the annual rate of price
55,863 - down by 1.3 percent compared to the same period       growth to current levels. Having said this, it is widely expected
in 2010. July 2010 sales were negatively impacted by higher    that the listing situation will improve in the back half of 2011
mortgage rates, new lending guidelines and misconceptions      and into 2012. A better supplied market will undoubtedly lead
about the newly introduced HST. With these issues firmly       to a more sustainable rate of price growth in the months ahead.
behind us and with sales momentum clearly building, it is      Homes were on the market for just 26 days on average, down
highly conceivable that 2011 will end up being the second      from 33 days last year. This improvement in “days on market”
best year ever for the TorontoMLS® system (surpassed only by   is yet another indication of an under-supplied inventory
2007 when the record total of 93,193 transactions occurred).   situation relative to demand.

         GTA RESALE HOME SALES (UNITS SOLD) - JULY                     GTA RESALE HOME SALES (AVERAGE PRICE) - JULY


                  2008                                                       2008

                         2009                                                   2009

             2010                                                                   2010

                  2011                                                                      2011

          4,000          6,000    8,000     10,000                       $300,000      $350,000    $400,000   $450,000




                            James Metcalfe                        BROKER

                            416-931-4161                                              Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
                            www.OurHomeToronto.com                                    Johnston & Daniel Division, Brokerage
                            Service@OurHomeToronto.com                              477 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto, ON M4S 2L9



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Pets and condominiums




Condo
Corner
Living in a condominium can be the best of both worlds:                Although the court concluded that it had the right to override
a condo owner has outright title to his or her own unit, but at        the “no pets” prohibition in the declaration, it could only do
the same time can enjoy the benefits of shared responsibility          so in the right combination of circumstances. In particular, the
for the common elements and enjoy the “instant community”              court felt that it had to take into account the overall nature
that condo living can provide.                                         of the specific condominium environment, including the
                                                                       following factors:
For pet lovers, however, the condominium lifestyle can have
its drawbacks. This is because condominium corporations are            1.   The nature of the total development – for example, is it a
entitled by law to set restrictions on a unit owner’s right to keep         high-rise or townhouses?  Does it consist of seniors only
pets – or may prohibit pet ownership outright. The authority                or is it mixed residential?
to do this comes from the new Ontario Condominium Act,                 2.   What are the reasonable expectations of the other
1998, which clearly allows condominium corporations to                      occupants of the development?
include such restrictions or prohibitions in their declarations.       3.   How seriously do other occupants take this particular
                                                                            issue as opposed to other issues?
As with most rules, however, there can be exceptions. The
condominium corporation’s declaration can be amended to                In the end, the court was sympathetic to the fact that the unit
allow for pets, but only if the owners of at least 80 per cent         owner was extremely fond of her dog. Nonetheless, it found
of the units consent in writing. The condominium board must            that she had to abide by the condominium corporation’s
also approve of the amendment, must hold certain meetings,             rules.
and must notify the mortgagees of the proposed change.
                                                                       This may seem like an unusually harsh outcome, and one
Unfortunately, if the declaration has not been amended to              which will no doubt rub pet-lovers the wrong way. However,
allow for pets, there is little that a pet-loving unit owner can do.   the court reasoned that, by allowing the “no pets” prohibition
Several years ago, a unit owner challenged her condominium             to be ignored, the door would be open for other unit owners
corporation’s “no pets” rule in the Ontario courts, on the             to request all kinds of other exemptions. The bottom line is
grounds of unfairness. She wanted her dog “Jazz” to be                 that condo owners must be prepared to live by the rules of
allowed to live with her in her condominium unit, and pointed          the community that they are joining – after all, the rules are
out that there were many other owners who kept pets. She               designed to benefit all owners as a whole.
also relied on the fact that the condominium management
staff had never complained about pets being on the premises,           Adapted from an article contributed by Martin Rumack, a Toronto-based real
and had never tried to enforce the prohibition before.                 estate lawyer. Please visit him online at www.martinrumack.com


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Paint application tips




                                            House Smart
Good painting weather                                                job and the brush will last longer.
What kind of weather can you paint in? The answer varies
with the product and whether you are painting indoors or out.        Using a roller
A general rule is that latex paints and primers should not be        Load the roller by rolling it back and forth in the paint tray
applied below 10°C (unless the product is specifically designed      several times into the “shoreline” of the paint, to saturate it
for low temperature application). Alkyd/oil-based paints             evenly. Then remove the excess paint by rolling it along the
should be applied when the air and surface temperatures              ridges at the shallow end several times. Paint a large “W”
are above 4°C. Do not paint when the temperature is over             (about 2 feet square) on the wall, then cross the roller back
35°C or the relative humidity is above 85%. It is best to paint      and forth to obtain solid coverage. Finish with light, vertical
west or north sides during the morning, east or south in the         strokes to eliminate a “streak” effect. Work the roller at
afternoon. Avoid painting in the hot summer sun. Paint on            moderate speed. Too fast or too heavy pressure causes
the shady side. The paint will be less apt to blister and peel       bubbles or spatters.
– as will you!
                                                                     Maintain a “wet” edge
Brush vs. roller                                                     Whether using a brush or roller, it is very important to maintain
There are rollers available now that do most every kind of           a “wet” edge as you paint to help eliminate lap marks. Always
specialized work, so it is possible to do most of a paint job        brush or roll into the wet edge, not away from it. When you
without a brush. The decision whether to use a brush or roller       stop painting, always stop at a corner. Maintaining a wet
is yours. But remember, with a brush you will get a thicker          edge is even more important when staining, as lap marks are
paint film. With a roller, you will get a more even coating, but     more prominent. If you have to start a new can in the middle
you can also stretch the paint too thin over the surface. You        of a wall, mix some of the new paint with the last of the old
may use either natural bristle or synthetic bristle brushes with     in the old can to ensure blending of colours.
alkyd/oil paints. Use only synthetic bristle brushes with latex
or acrylic paints. (The water in latex or acrylic paints takes the   Clean-up
oils out of natural bristles and they become unmanageable).          Clean your brushes and equipment immediately and store
                                                                     them properly. With latex or acrylic paints, clean your
Using a brush                                                        equipment with warm soapy water and let dry. For alkyd/oil-
Dip the brush about halfway into the paint. Withdraw it and          based paints, clean with thinner, then soap and water. Store
tap it lightly against the inside of the can to remove excess        brushes in the paper or cardboard sleeves that they came in,
paint from both sides of the brush. (“Scraping” the brush on         to maintain their shape. Seal the remaining paint carefully.
the edge removes too much paint). Keep the brush well filled         A sheet of plastic wrap laid across the top of the can before
but not overloaded. Always use the flat side, never the edge         replacing the lid helps seal the can.
of the brush. This will give a better appearance to the paint

                                                                                                                         PAGE 3
TO MY VALUED FRIENDS AND CLIENTS
     Considering a home renovation in the near future? While                                                            from recycled glass, concrete, and steel rather than selecting
     you’re rolling up your sleeves, it may be wise to maximize                                                         non-sustainable materials like granite, quartz or marble.
     your efforts and your investment by “going green.”
                                                                                                                        Visit the Appraisal Institute of Canada’s RENOVA, an
     According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, upgrading                                                          interactive web-based guide to the value of home
     kitchens and bathrooms are a smart choice, potentially                                                             improvements. RENOVA is designed to give consumers a
     offering a 75 to 100 percent return on your investment.                                                            better idea of the return on investment they can expect for
     Energy efficient lighting, appliances, faucets, toilets and                                                        a variety of home improvements. Painting can return 50 to
     shower heads are a few of the options for increasing                                                               100 per cent of your investment and in this case, be sure
     the green factor in these two essential rooms. Making                                                              to consider low VOC paints, which reduce the number of
     environmentally conscious choices with respect to floors,                                                          unstable, carbon-containing compounds that enter the air
     cabinets, and countertops can have an even greater impact.                                                         and react with other elements.
     When it comes to flooring, cork and bamboo are among                                                               Here’s wishing you an excellent summer! As usual, your
     the greenest options, as they are derived from renewable                                                           client referrals are both highly valued and much appreciated.
     resources. While bamboo is also an excellent choice for                                                            Until next time, take care!
     cabinets, wood that is certified by the Forest Stewardship
     Council of Canada is another responsible option. When
     choosing countertops, you may consider surfaces made



                                                                            PEARLS OF WISDOM
     “It doesn’t matter what he does, he will never amount to anything.” – Albert Einstein’s teacher to
     his father, 1895

     “We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out.” – Decca Recording Co. rejecting
     The Beatles, 1962

     “We don’t need you. You haven’t gone through college yet.” – Hewlett Packard’s rejection of
     Steve Jobs, who went on to found Apple Computers


                             “YOUR REFERRALS ARE SINCERELY APPRECIATED! THANK YOU!”

                                                 James Metcalfe                                                              BROKER

                                                 416-931-4161
                                                                                                                                                                Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
                                                 www.OurHomeToronto.com                                                                                         Johnston & Daniel Division, Brokerage
                                                 Service@OurHomeToronto.com                                                                                   477 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto, ON M4S 2L9

In accordance with PIPEDA, to be removed from this mailing list please e-mail or phone this request to the REALTOR ® Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract with a broker. The
information and opinions contained in this newsletter are obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The publishers assume no responsibility for errors and omissions or for damages resulting
from using the published information. This newsletter is provided with the understanding that it does not render legal, accounting or other professional advice. Statistics are courtesy of the Toronto Real Estate Board. Copyright © 2011
Mission Response Inc. 416.236.0543 All Rights Reserved.                                                                                                                                                                                D191


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James Metcalfe's Real Estate Market update for Our Home Toronto 08,11

  • 1. MarketNews JAMES METCALFE’S REAL ESTATE UPDATE AUGUST 2011 VOLUME, PRICE GROWTH CONTINUES IN JULY Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 7,922 transactions The average selling price of a resale home in the GTA in July through the TorontoMLS® system in July 2011, representing was $459,122 - up by almost 10 percent compared to the July a whopping 23 percent increase over July 2010. Total sales 2010 average price of $418,675. Tight market conditions in through the first seven months of the year amounted to terms of supply have clearly boosted the annual rate of price 55,863 - down by 1.3 percent compared to the same period growth to current levels. Having said this, it is widely expected in 2010. July 2010 sales were negatively impacted by higher that the listing situation will improve in the back half of 2011 mortgage rates, new lending guidelines and misconceptions and into 2012. A better supplied market will undoubtedly lead about the newly introduced HST. With these issues firmly to a more sustainable rate of price growth in the months ahead. behind us and with sales momentum clearly building, it is Homes were on the market for just 26 days on average, down highly conceivable that 2011 will end up being the second from 33 days last year. This improvement in “days on market” best year ever for the TorontoMLS® system (surpassed only by is yet another indication of an under-supplied inventory 2007 when the record total of 93,193 transactions occurred). situation relative to demand. GTA RESALE HOME SALES (UNITS SOLD) - JULY GTA RESALE HOME SALES (AVERAGE PRICE) - JULY 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 James Metcalfe BROKER 416-931-4161 Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. www.OurHomeToronto.com Johnston & Daniel Division, Brokerage Service@OurHomeToronto.com 477 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto, ON M4S 2L9 PAGE 1
  • 2. Pets and condominiums Condo Corner Living in a condominium can be the best of both worlds: Although the court concluded that it had the right to override a condo owner has outright title to his or her own unit, but at the “no pets” prohibition in the declaration, it could only do the same time can enjoy the benefits of shared responsibility so in the right combination of circumstances. In particular, the for the common elements and enjoy the “instant community” court felt that it had to take into account the overall nature that condo living can provide. of the specific condominium environment, including the following factors: For pet lovers, however, the condominium lifestyle can have its drawbacks. This is because condominium corporations are 1. The nature of the total development – for example, is it a entitled by law to set restrictions on a unit owner’s right to keep high-rise or townhouses?  Does it consist of seniors only pets – or may prohibit pet ownership outright. The authority or is it mixed residential? to do this comes from the new Ontario Condominium Act, 2. What are the reasonable expectations of the other 1998, which clearly allows condominium corporations to occupants of the development? include such restrictions or prohibitions in their declarations. 3. How seriously do other occupants take this particular issue as opposed to other issues? As with most rules, however, there can be exceptions. The condominium corporation’s declaration can be amended to In the end, the court was sympathetic to the fact that the unit allow for pets, but only if the owners of at least 80 per cent owner was extremely fond of her dog. Nonetheless, it found of the units consent in writing. The condominium board must that she had to abide by the condominium corporation’s also approve of the amendment, must hold certain meetings, rules. and must notify the mortgagees of the proposed change. This may seem like an unusually harsh outcome, and one Unfortunately, if the declaration has not been amended to which will no doubt rub pet-lovers the wrong way. However, allow for pets, there is little that a pet-loving unit owner can do. the court reasoned that, by allowing the “no pets” prohibition Several years ago, a unit owner challenged her condominium to be ignored, the door would be open for other unit owners corporation’s “no pets” rule in the Ontario courts, on the to request all kinds of other exemptions. The bottom line is grounds of unfairness. She wanted her dog “Jazz” to be that condo owners must be prepared to live by the rules of allowed to live with her in her condominium unit, and pointed the community that they are joining – after all, the rules are out that there were many other owners who kept pets. She designed to benefit all owners as a whole. also relied on the fact that the condominium management staff had never complained about pets being on the premises, Adapted from an article contributed by Martin Rumack, a Toronto-based real and had never tried to enforce the prohibition before. estate lawyer. Please visit him online at www.martinrumack.com PAGE 2
  • 3. Paint application tips House Smart Good painting weather job and the brush will last longer. What kind of weather can you paint in? The answer varies with the product and whether you are painting indoors or out. Using a roller A general rule is that latex paints and primers should not be Load the roller by rolling it back and forth in the paint tray applied below 10°C (unless the product is specifically designed several times into the “shoreline” of the paint, to saturate it for low temperature application). Alkyd/oil-based paints evenly. Then remove the excess paint by rolling it along the should be applied when the air and surface temperatures ridges at the shallow end several times. Paint a large “W” are above 4°C. Do not paint when the temperature is over (about 2 feet square) on the wall, then cross the roller back 35°C or the relative humidity is above 85%. It is best to paint and forth to obtain solid coverage. Finish with light, vertical west or north sides during the morning, east or south in the strokes to eliminate a “streak” effect. Work the roller at afternoon. Avoid painting in the hot summer sun. Paint on moderate speed. Too fast or too heavy pressure causes the shady side. The paint will be less apt to blister and peel bubbles or spatters. – as will you! Maintain a “wet” edge Brush vs. roller Whether using a brush or roller, it is very important to maintain There are rollers available now that do most every kind of a “wet” edge as you paint to help eliminate lap marks. Always specialized work, so it is possible to do most of a paint job brush or roll into the wet edge, not away from it. When you without a brush. The decision whether to use a brush or roller stop painting, always stop at a corner. Maintaining a wet is yours. But remember, with a brush you will get a thicker edge is even more important when staining, as lap marks are paint film. With a roller, you will get a more even coating, but more prominent. If you have to start a new can in the middle you can also stretch the paint too thin over the surface. You of a wall, mix some of the new paint with the last of the old may use either natural bristle or synthetic bristle brushes with in the old can to ensure blending of colours. alkyd/oil paints. Use only synthetic bristle brushes with latex or acrylic paints. (The water in latex or acrylic paints takes the Clean-up oils out of natural bristles and they become unmanageable). Clean your brushes and equipment immediately and store them properly. With latex or acrylic paints, clean your Using a brush equipment with warm soapy water and let dry. For alkyd/oil- Dip the brush about halfway into the paint. Withdraw it and based paints, clean with thinner, then soap and water. Store tap it lightly against the inside of the can to remove excess brushes in the paper or cardboard sleeves that they came in, paint from both sides of the brush. (“Scraping” the brush on to maintain their shape. Seal the remaining paint carefully. the edge removes too much paint). Keep the brush well filled A sheet of plastic wrap laid across the top of the can before but not overloaded. Always use the flat side, never the edge replacing the lid helps seal the can. of the brush. This will give a better appearance to the paint PAGE 3
  • 4. TO MY VALUED FRIENDS AND CLIENTS Considering a home renovation in the near future? While from recycled glass, concrete, and steel rather than selecting you’re rolling up your sleeves, it may be wise to maximize non-sustainable materials like granite, quartz or marble. your efforts and your investment by “going green.” Visit the Appraisal Institute of Canada’s RENOVA, an According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, upgrading interactive web-based guide to the value of home kitchens and bathrooms are a smart choice, potentially improvements. RENOVA is designed to give consumers a offering a 75 to 100 percent return on your investment. better idea of the return on investment they can expect for Energy efficient lighting, appliances, faucets, toilets and a variety of home improvements. Painting can return 50 to shower heads are a few of the options for increasing 100 per cent of your investment and in this case, be sure the green factor in these two essential rooms. Making to consider low VOC paints, which reduce the number of environmentally conscious choices with respect to floors, unstable, carbon-containing compounds that enter the air cabinets, and countertops can have an even greater impact. and react with other elements. When it comes to flooring, cork and bamboo are among Here’s wishing you an excellent summer! As usual, your the greenest options, as they are derived from renewable client referrals are both highly valued and much appreciated. resources. While bamboo is also an excellent choice for Until next time, take care! cabinets, wood that is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council of Canada is another responsible option. When choosing countertops, you may consider surfaces made PEARLS OF WISDOM “It doesn’t matter what he does, he will never amount to anything.” – Albert Einstein’s teacher to his father, 1895 “We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out.” – Decca Recording Co. rejecting The Beatles, 1962 “We don’t need you. You haven’t gone through college yet.” – Hewlett Packard’s rejection of Steve Jobs, who went on to found Apple Computers “YOUR REFERRALS ARE SINCERELY APPRECIATED! THANK YOU!” James Metcalfe BROKER 416-931-4161 Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. www.OurHomeToronto.com Johnston & Daniel Division, Brokerage Service@OurHomeToronto.com 477 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto, ON M4S 2L9 In accordance with PIPEDA, to be removed from this mailing list please e-mail or phone this request to the REALTOR ® Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract with a broker. The information and opinions contained in this newsletter are obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The publishers assume no responsibility for errors and omissions or for damages resulting from using the published information. This newsletter is provided with the understanding that it does not render legal, accounting or other professional advice. Statistics are courtesy of the Toronto Real Estate Board. Copyright © 2011 Mission Response Inc. 416.236.0543 All Rights Reserved. D191 PAGE 4