Mississauga Real Estate BLOG

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From an investment perspective those who had the bulk of their investments in the stock market had a very topsy turvey month in October. The debt crisis in Europe dominated the evening news (and still is) and stocks were loosing value more then gaining. However, real estate in Mississauga, Toronto, Etobicoke, Oakville and Brampton just kept on climbing both in numbers of sales and prices.

During the month of October total sales reported in the greater Toronto Area amount to 7, 642 an increase of 16.4% over the number of sales at the same time last year. The average selling price in October was up 8% to $478, 137.

With respect to the Mississauga real estate market total home sales were 916 with an average price of $429,033. The number of new listings on the market during the month was 1430 and active listings at the end of the month 1823. The average days a home was on the market was 24 days.

Although the inventory of homes has increased since the spring and summer the market remains a Seller’s market meaning the number of buyers looking for a home surpasses the number of homes available.

The Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation recently released their quarterly housing market outlook which predicts that sales for the remainder of the year will remain at the same pacing with a continued edging towards a balanced market. Predictions in this report also indicate that the total number of sales and prices for 2012 will stabilize with modest increases.

One problem many people have when they set out to find homes for sale in Mississauga is that they aren’t sure of what their needs are. Or, they think they have an idea, but really haven’t thought it through. This is the most important purchase of your life, so it’s absolutely key to do you due diligence to find a home that perfectly suits you.

That doesn’t mean you have to go it alone, however. You definitely need a professional and highly experienced REALTOR on your side. You see, it’s not at all uncommon for home buyers to not be sure of what type of homes they should be looking for. It can seem so confusing with all of the options out there. That’s not even to mention budget and size constraints!

When you work with a professional real estate agent like Lea Jensen, she’ll be able to point you in the right direction and give you clarity about what it is you want.

It’s a true shame, but there are some people who buy their homes without really thinking about their options or the future. For example, do you plan on expanding your family? You’ll want to factor that in when you consider what size home you will need. Do you need room for the kids to run around safety outside? You’ll want to consider getting a home that has a yard and is in a safe location.

You might think that you’ll just know the right home when you see it, but it’s really important to narrow things down first. That way, you’ll avoid wasting your time by looking at homes that aren’t really going to do it for you. You’ll be much happier throughout the process by narrowing things down.

That doesn’t meant that you won’t get that special feeling when you do find the right home! Even if the other homes you visit have everything you want, there is just something special that happens the first time you set foot in what will become your home.

Finding homes for sale in Mississauga is such a big step. Take the time to evaluate what type of home you want to end up in. Lea Jensen can certainly point you in the right direction so you end up in a home that is  perfect for you and your family.

There are many wonderful locations in and around the Toronto area, but there are an incredible number of reasons to live in Mississauga! Residents of this great city agree that Mississauga simply can’t be matched.

1. Mississauga is close to many great destinations in Canada and the US
2. Pearson airport can be found here
3. Mississauga is rich in history
4. Wonderful historical attractions
5. The city is debt free
6. It is rich in multicultural tradition
7. There are wonderful educational programs
8. There is plenty of strong sports tradition
9. Beautiful waterways abound
10. There are amazingly affordable homes!

That’s right — people are moving to Mississauga in record numbers for a reason. It’s in a great location, and the residents are generally very fond to name this as their home. It’s time to find YOUR home in Mississauga today. Let Lea Jensen find the perfect Mississauga home for you and your family.