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01/27/2022

The bank expects a strong economic rebound after lockdown measures are lifted, although it revised down its GDP growth projections for the year by half a percentage point, to 4.6 per cent.

The bank continues to place most of the blame for high inflation on rising energy prices and supply chain disruptions, which have pushed up the cost of goods dramatically. The MPR says that nearly 4 percentage points of inflation are tied to energy prices and prices for “components subject to supply constraints.”

The MPR made particular note of food price inflation, which has been driven by drought, labour shortages and higher energy costs. The bank warned that “food price inflation will be above its historical average over 2022.”

The bank ended its government bond buying program, known as quantitative easing, in November. It is now in what it calls the reinvestment phase, where it is only buying bonds to replace ones that it already owns which are maturing.

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https://financialpost.com/news/economy/bank-of-canada-interest-rate-decision-0126-22

Check here for the latest news and analysis as the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve announce decisions today

01/26/2022

My goodness! Can we just take a moment to appreciate the beauty in this post?
Imagine waking up to this? Wow.


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01/19/2022

Congratulations to our clients on a record sale in their neighborhood! Their home sold for $250,000 over asking in just 6 days.

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01/14/2022

FOR SALE - BURLINGTON, ON
2384 Grenallen Dr
$1,149,900
2462 sq ft of total finished above grade living space

Welcome To This Completely Reno'd Raised Bungalow With A Uniquely Designed Open Concept Layout. Upgrades Include Vaulted Ceilings, Hand Scraped Hardwood Floors & Pot Lights Throughout Main Level. Custom Kitchen With Granite Counters, Centre Island, S.S Apps & Undermount Lighting. Every Bedroom Upstairs Comes Complete With Closet Organizers. Above Grade Walk Out Basement Tastefully Finished With 4th Bdrm, Shared Laundry & 1 Bedroom In-Law Suite W/3 Pc Bath.

Large Lot With Pool Sized Yard And Parking for 4 Cars! 2 Fridges, 2 Stoves, OTR Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Main Level TV Armoire, Basement Dressers, All Electrical Light Fixtures & All Window Coverings Included.

Do you want to view this amazing property? It wont be on the market long. Give us a call today!

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01/11/2022

When rustic meets modern. Love the cozy but sleek feel.
What do you think?
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01/10/2022

REALTORS®†RELEASE†DECEMBER†STATS
TORONTO, ONTARIO, January 6, 2022 – A record 121,712 sales were reported through TRREB’s MLS® System in 2021 –
up 7.7 per cent from the previous 2016 high of 113,040 and up 28 per cent compared to 2020. Record demand last year was
up against a constrained supply of listings, with new listings up by 6.2 per cent – a lesser annual rate than sales. The result
was extremely tight market conditions and an all-time high average selling price of $1,095,475 – an increase of 17.8 per cent
compared to the previous 2020 record of $929,636.
“Despite continuing waves of COVID-19, demand for ownership housing sustained a record pace in 2021. Growth in many
sectors of the economy supported job creation, especially in positions supporting above-average earnings. Added to this was
the fact that borrowing costs remained extremely low. These factors supported not only a continuation in demand for groundoriented
homes, but also a resurgence in the condo segment as well,” said TRREB President Kevin Crigger.
One sales trend that stood out in 2021 compared to 2020 was the resurgence in demand for homes within the City of
Toronto. Overall sales in the “416” area code were up by a substantially greater annual rate (+36.8 per cent) compared to
sales growth for the surrounding Greater Toronto Area (GTA) suburbs combined (+23.6 per cent). The marked recovery in
the condominium apartment segment was a key driver of this trend.
“Tight market conditions prevailed throughout the GTA and broader Greater Golden Horseshoe in 2021, with a lack of
inventory noted across all home types. The result was intense competition between buyers, pushing selling prices up by
double digits year-over-year. Looking forward, the only sustainable way to moderate price growth will be to bring on more
supply. History has shown that demand-side policies, such as additional taxation on principal residences, foreign buyers, and
small-scale investors, have not been sustainable long-term solutions to housing affordability or supply constraints,” said
TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer.
In December, GTA REALTORS® reported 6,031 sales – a strong result historically, but still down by more than 1,000
transactions (-15.7 per cent) compared to the record of 7,154 set in December 2020. Over the same period, new listings
were down by 11.9 per cent to 5,174. The MLS® Home Price Index Composite benchmark was up by 31.1 per cent yearover-
year in December. The average selling price was up by 24.2 per cent annually to $1,157,849.

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01/05/2022

We love hearing from our clients - satisfaction with our services is our number one priority.

"Samer is extremely patient and all your needs and concerns are his number 1 priority. I chose him because of his professionalism, very timely response and his understanding of my needs/requirements." - Laurie Chaves - The Vanier Team client

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12/28/2021

The best Christmas gift a home buyer can get right now is the phrase “congratulations, our offer has been accepted!”

It took countless showings, tones of offer presentations, and dozens of competing offers…but we finally found the perfect house to make your own. Congrats to our lovely clients on the purchase of their new family home on a beautiful corner lot!

Buying a home in todays market can be very stressful. Ask us about our proven process to make the journey as painless as possible!

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12/21/2021

Monochromatic design can be pleasing to the eye and mind. Here, one can use light strips to add dimension and a custom pop of color to suit the mood.

When selling a home, keeping color schemes neutral can also help potential buyers imagine themselves in the space.

Do you like monochromatic design? Tell us your thoughts.

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11/30/2021

Tips for a wintertime home sale

Spruce up your online listing

When the weather’s bad, more house hunting happens online. Show your home in its best light by adding a 3D home tour and a floor plan, and write a listing description that is engaging and complete.

Invest in professional photography

Making a home’s interior seem light and bright during the winter takes a professional. When selecting a photo of a home’s exterior, consider one of the tried-and-true tricks to selling a house: Use a picture from the previous spring or summer.

Hire the right agent

When interviewing agents, ask about their experience with winter sales or in slow markets. Find out how they plan to market the home to reach buyers. Start your agent search here.

Price to sell

A well-priced home can sell quickly no matter the season. Using recently sold comparables from the neighborhood, have your agent help you price the home to attract the biggest pool of potential buyers.

Staging tips for selling your home during the holidays

Keep decorations simple

There’s something about the holiday season that makes a house feel like home. But don’t go overboard with holiday decorations. Shoppers want to imagine themselves in your home. Give them the visual space to picture themselves there.

Make it smell good

Holiday scents such as fresh baked cookies, cinnamon or apple cider can make touring a complete sensory experience.

Make it cozy

Winter is the perfect time to emphasize cozy features. Turn the fireplace on, decorate with warm colors, and add a few throw blankets around the home.

Add some (winter) curb appeal

When selling property in winter, curb appeal takes on a different look. Shovel snow, offer umbrellas, illuminate pathways, and make sure there’s a doormat for visitors to wipe their wet feet.

Turn the lights on

Daylight hours are limited during winter months, so maximize light whenever possible. Install higher wattage light bulbs and turn on additional lights, both to make a home’s interior look its best, and to create a warm glow from the street.

Turn the heat on

Drafts are less noticeable with the heat on, so make sure that potential buyers are welcomed inside with warmth. If it’s been a while since examining the HVAC system, now is the time. Affordable fixes like adding insulation, replacing weather stripping, and servicing the furnace also can eliminate drafts and assure buyers that the systems are working.

Clean the gutters

Overflowing or broken gutters can be one of the first (negative) things buyers notice. Once fall ends, clear out all those leftover leaves.

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11/25/2021

Another testimonial from satisfied clients. We love helping people on their real estate journey and making them feel confident and calm when making some very important life decisions.

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"When Sa'ad asked me to write a testimonial on his services I honestly didn't know where to start. From the first call I made to speak to Sa'ad about our interest in Selling our Home, and Purchasing another, he filled us with the utmost confidence. His knowledge and communication were incredibly helpful in navigating us through the sale and purchase process. We knew that Sa'ad would be looking out for our Best Interest First and Foremost.

What we thought would be a Stressful Time Actually Ended up being a Very Exciting and Rewarding Adventure. We got a Record Price for The Sale of Our Home in Less than a Week and In this Extremely Difficult market Sa'ad guided us to Success in the Purchase of our Wonderful home. Let's Just Say That the Competition Was NO Competition."
- Hamzeh & Michelle

11/24/2021

We love making our clients happy. Customer service is very important to us and we pride ourselves on our friendly, professional and experienced approach.

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✅TESTIMONIAL

"I was a very specific and picky client and Samer never gave up or
ever got frustrated.

His customer service is outstanding, I am in the customer service industry myself so I can recognize the type of people that go above and beyond, and he is that person.

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