What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving Toronto?

Here we are just a few scant weeks away from Halloween and approaching Thanksgiving this long weekend. This year, we have a new mouth to feed in my household. http://twitpic.com/2sa485

Canada has many things to be grateful for; We have seemingly avoided the housing crisis that plagues the United States, Retailers are expecting a banner year for new electronic gadgets, Auto sales are up! Homes Sales and renovation construction are still driving forces in our economy, Apple and iPAD sales are through the roof!

I am a believer that Toronto is a Top 10 City in North America. If you agree go out and Vote.

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Have a Condo with a Balcony? The fall colours are magnificent! DOT furniture put together a wrought iron bistro set for me. http://twitpic.com/2q3409

The real estate market has not collapsed as has been proposed by so many, people are simply withdrawing to see what will happen and accordingly there is less for sale. Less for Sale means that a 3 – 4 month supply of houses keeps us in a balanced market and some product choices (select neighbourhoods and price ranges) still enjoy bidding wars. We are up about 2% over the rate of inflation from last year.

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The Competition Bureau says that discount brokers are permitted on the MLS system and agents are rushing to be first offering flat fee mls programs. A la carte may mean you answer your own sign calls and do your own showings and negotiate your own offers or as one agent posted $150.00 per property showing. The a la carte menu could run you more for the appetizers. OH, counter offer? That will be an extra $400.00, please.

A mechanic is a mechanic because [he] has all the necessary tools; the garage, the lift, the compressed air and the knowledge to use them. The mechanic is not a financing specialist or home stager or home inspector/ mechanic. But If you are aware of someone looking to buy or sell, please send me an email david@DavidPylyp.com with how best to reach them with their contact information. If you are considering a change, tell me about your dream home http://Bit.Ly/GetDave I can be their housing mechanic.

As always, stay well and enjoy each moment you can. Drop something off at the Food Bank.