GTA REALTORS® Report Sales and Price Growth in September

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GTA REALTORS® Report Sales and Price Growth in September

TORONTO, September 16, 2009 - In the first two weeks of September, Greater Toronto
REALTORS® reported 3,361 sales – up 23 per cent compared to the first two weeks of
September 2008. The average price for these transactions was up eight per cent year-over-year to $393,818.

"An increasing number of positive reports pointing to economic recovery coupled with low interest rates have kept households confident in purchasing a home."

Year-to-date sales, at 61,676 are up three per cent compared to 59,971 in 2008. Average price,at $386,302, is up by one per cent from $383,776.

"Tighter market conditions since May, as evidenced by rising sales relative to listings and declining average days on the market, have resulted in stronger average price growth."


Summary Of September Sales And Average Price
September
2009 2008
Sales Average Price Sales Average Price
City of Toronto ("416") 1,280 $415,126 998 $386,524

Rest of GTA ("905") 2,081 $380,712 1,728 $354,395

GTA 3,361 $393,818 2,726 $366,158

Source: Toronto Real Estate Board

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