Jim Stanton Broker : Broker : Archived blog posts for : 2022

SUTTON AWARDS FOR 2021

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Jim Stanton Broker

Feeling grateful to be part of such an amazing brokerage at #SuttonGroupHeritage and to be recognized for our achievements in 2021.

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Canada real estate: Ontario mayors give their take on soaring home prices

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Jim Stanton Broker

Winter has been a record period for Canada real estate

Here is a great article from

Jessy Bains

Mon., February 14, 2022, 11:32 a.m.·5 min read

Homebuyers are used to Canada's real estate prices being led higher by big cities like Toronto, but few anticipated what would unfold in smaller cities and towns when COVID-19 hit.

The pandemic made many rethink their living situation. Working from home while being cooped up in a small condo wasn’t working, and big-city living was expensive.

So, buyers sought out more space and decided to drive until they qualify, especially in Ontario where prices have risen the most since the start of the pandemic. Low-interest rates also helped drive people into ownership.

Many ended up hours away from Toronto in places like Bancroft, the country’s leader in year-over-year average price gains of an astonishing 48 per cent.............Read More

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Choosing a Realtor

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Ben Stanton Broker

Here are 3 things to consider when choosing a Realtor®

Will they make you a priority? Are you their primary client or just one of several they are trying to service right now? You want an experienced Realtor® or team on your side working in your best interests. If they can’t put you first, it’s time to interview another agent.

Will they explain the process? It’s great to get down to brass tax but you need to know what to expect so there aren’t any surprises.

How well do they know the local market? Whether buying or selling you need a partner who’s familiar with home values in your market.

As a family-run business, our team’s focus has always been on service. Focusing on your unique needs is a priority for us. We want your real estate experience stress free so we explain the process and connect you to the resources you need. Finally, we study the market we serve every day so you can feel confident on offer day.

Call us today for a free no-obligation home buying and selling consultation.

Jim Direct: 905-409-9967

Ben Direct: 905-995-3372

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January 2022 Market Watch

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Jim Stanton Broker

#trrebmarketstats are in for January.

The sellers market continues in January 2022, with lots of demand throughout the GTA and surrounding areas and extremely low inventory.

Expect demand to continue in 2022 with some buyers leaving the market when interest rates increase, but a lack of inventory will persist keeping market conditions tight.

TRREB is predicting a dip in the total number of homes sold through TRREB in 2022 with 110,000 sales and price increases of 12% putting the average price of a home to 1.2M.

Wondering how to take advantage of these market conditions or have a real estate question? Just ask.

905-995-3372