Hello & thanks for coming back to visit my blog!

Something that I really want to touch on in this update is the fact that GTA Realtors just reported a record breaking 10,955 sales this past June! That is up 27% from June 2008, which is not only unbelievable, but further proof that the market is on the rise. Another interesting point is that the district of Markham/Unionville (out of the 99 GTA districts) is in the top 4 for number of sales in June! This statistic really displays the strength and stability of our area.

As usual, there is so much going on in the area. On Unionville Main Street alone, there are several events going on in July. This past Saturday the 11th was the Celtic festival which featured Celtic music and various entertainment all weekend. Not to mention, weekends and holidays ALL SUMMER LONG feature outdoor concerts like jazz, big band, swing, and more. All in all, summer is the best time to experience Unionville...so get out there!

Be sure to tune in later this week as I will be posting a new video featuring one of our new hot listings.

Thanks again,
Stephen

Hello everyone, thanks so much for coming back to visit my blog. This is my first official update, and today I want to talk about the market, focusing on prospective sellers. As we all know, the economy is tough right now, but the real estate market is not nearly as affected as many people think. In fact, sales this past April were only down 7% from April of 2008. The numbers are increasing by the month, and we are expecting good things for the summer ahead.

One of my buyer agents, Graham, thinks “It’s a good time to sell. In fact, we are often coming across multiple-offer situations. Since the interest rate is low, people can afford to buy right now, so likewise, no one should be afraid to sell”. My advice to prospective sellers is not to hold back, don’t be afraid to enter this heated market. In fact Team Tar is sitting at an average of 26 days on the market! That is well above industry averages (currently at 43), and the summertime is a great time to list.

There is so much going on in the community right now. In fact, this past weekend was the Unionville Festival. I judged and sponsored the Pondapalooza Krazy Kraft race on Saturday, and winners took a total of $1000 in prize money! I hope everyone was able to make it out to the Festival this year, it was bigger and better than ever. If you’re from out of town, the various Main Street festivals and events are a great time to experience Unionville/Markham. I will keep the blog updated with what's going on with the community every couple weeks.

Thanks again for visiting my blog, don’t forget to check out my Feature Listing slideshow at the bottom of the page, or visit www.StephenTar.com for further information.

-Stephen

Welcome to Stephen Tar’s Weekly Real Estate Blog!

Drop by weekly and get the scoop on buying/selling a home, information on the Unionville/Markham area, market updates, current feature listing information, and more! Not to mention, I will also be posting some of our feature videos and photos for your reference. I will personally post these updates, including feedback and advice from my team, Team Tar.

Please call us at 905.475.2100 for further information or visit my website at http://www.stephentar.com/

Thanks for following my new blog!
Stephen