Toronto, November 3, 2011 – TorontoMLS®reported 7,642 home sales in October 2011. An increase of 17.5 % over the 6,504 transactions reported in October 2010. This will put us on course for the second best, if not the best, year in Board history. Average transaction price was $478,137 up 8% over the same period last year. An rate of increase slightly below the last 2 months - a good thing, reflecting the increase in active listings. Interest rates remain low and are likely to remain so throughout 2012. Demand remains brisk as affordability remains a sustainable level.
Summary of TorontoMLS® Sales and Average Price
October 1 - 31
2011 2010
Sales Average Price Sales Average Price
City of Toronto ("416") 3,124 $522,606 2,690 $490,660
Rest of GTA ("905" ) 4,518 $447,388 3,814 $409,043
GTA 7,642 $478,137 6,504 $442,799