November of 2008 was a very weak month for sales. The beginning of our very short (thank heavens) market downturn so the 105% increase in volume from 3,640 to 7,446 should be taken with a grain of salt, but all in all a most gratifying result. Although the number of new listings was unchanged at 9,925, the number of active listings was down 49% from 27,037 to13,827 hence the prevalence of multiple offers. If you have a house to sell, now is a good time. Inventory is at an all time low. Average price year to date was $394,464.
We are on track for about 85,000 units sold which would be the second best year ever.
Ajax saw 116 sales on 387 active listings giving a List to Sales ratio of close to 30% which is a closer to a balanced market. So if you are a buyer sick of Toronto's market insanity come to Ajax, get a good deal (average price $314,000) and pay only one Land Transfer Tax.