Toronto, September 16, 2011 – Toronto Real Estate Members reported 3,149 sales for the first half of September, an increase of over 25 % compared to the the same period of September 2010. New listings were up by 14 per cent at 6,890, compared to last year.
The average selling price in the first half of September was $454,194 – an increase of 11 per cent compared to the same period in September 2010. Affordability in the short term is assured by indications that interest rates are not due to rise before the end of 2012 or even in to 2013. 11% price increase is not sustainable in the long term. My fervent hope is that rising prices will tempt more sellers into the market and redress the current imbalance between the numbers of Buyers and Sellers.
TorontoMLS® Sales and Average Price September 1 - 14
2011 2010
Sales Average Price Sales Average Price
City of Toronto ("416") 1,232 $464,825 943 $430,406
Rest of GTA ("905") 1,917 $447,362 1,567 $396,329
GTA 3,149 $454,194 2,510 $409,132
Source: Toronto Real Estate Board