Articles, News, and Announcements

Market Watch ~ July 2010

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 6,564 sales in July - a 34 per cent dip from the record 9,967 sales reported in July 2009. New listings, at 10,825, dropped to the lowest level for the month of July since 2002. Click here to read the full report.

HST Transition Rules

"The provincial government has provided rules/guidance on how it will transition to the implementation of the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax."  Read more

Russell & Ward Realty 2010 Calendar

Russell & Ward has published a 2010 calendar with images by photographer Miriam Davidson.  Download your copy, quarter by quarter and enjoy.  More to come! Read more

Green Insulation From Our Wooly Friends, the Sheep

Wool is not only for wearing anymore.  While wool has always been available through the centuries, it normally went into our garments to keep us warm, as central heating was not always the norm.  However, since we have adopted the idea of warm houses along the way, we have benefited from insulation in our walls and roofs to keep us in cotons even in winter.  Thus freeing up our stock of wool the world over, here enters wool insulation for houses.  It is environmentally friendly, and it lasts a lifetime, possibly forever if properly installed.  Read more

Spring 2009 Newsletter

Houses priced accurately have been selling and being bought on a regular basis over the past months for Russell & Ward Realty clients.  The desirable neighbourhoods, such as the Annex, Riverdale, Rosedale & North Toronto continue to sell well, but also leave room for excellent opportunities for buyers.  Have a look at our latest Newsletter.

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Market News ~ March 2009

Market Watch is a district by district sales report, a breakdown of statistics for the GTA, and published by the Toronto Real Estate Board.  Find the full report here. Read more