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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLOG!
 

1. 
TORONTO MARKET STATS FOR MARCH 2020 
 



I 
WAS GOING TO FORGO THE MARKET STATS THIS MONTH .......

But then I thought, with all the dramatic changes in each of our lives, regardless of the state of financial health, people still want to KNOW the status of one of their most important assets, and so I am including the infograph to help you understand where we are in the housing market right now, and I will, as usual, add my interpretation of these numbers for you.

March's market results can not be viewed as a whole.  The first half of the month pre-COVID-19 was very different from the last half.  We use the date of March 15th, to differentiate the Pre-C from the Post C data periods.

Sales, average sale prices, and new listings coming to market were substantially higher Pre-C, while plummeting in the Post-C weeks.  These declines are expected to continue and in fact, be even MORE pronounced in April and probably May.  Supply is still very tight compared to demand (total listings for the month of March were down by 32% compared to March of last year); however, Days on Market were a mere THIRTEEN DAYS! in the city. That is faster than the speed of light in Real Estate terms.

PS: many condo corporations have now banned short term rentals in their buildings, (like Air BnB), which could mean that, since most of these units were bought purely for investments purposes, we may see more product come to market than "normal" in April and May.  I'll watch for it...but if it does, it is product that will likely be snapped up because people still need a place to live.  Some units listed by Chestnut Park have already sold VIRTUALLY.  The buyers knew the building, had "faith" in the unit's condition, pictures and descriptions on the listing and decided to purchase now, physically sight unseen.

Connect with me, if you need me to assist you in any way in the ensuing months; however, my over arching advice right now is, 

If you have a home, STAY home.  For now. 
 Be well and be safe.                 For Ever.


COVID 19 MESSAGE:
There are 4 rules.  Learn them.  Practise them.  Save lives.  Including your own.



I have posted many videos and shared them with you over the years, and you have "voted" in terms of the number of "click throughs" these videos generated.  I expect that this video should be NUMBER ONE in terms of interest.  This may just be the most important 45 minutes of your "C-19" life, so please listen.  Learn.  Practice.  Save lives. 
Prove that you care to do your share.

NYC FRONT LINES DOCTOR EXPLAINS HOW EASY IT IS TO NOT GET INFECTED AND STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
NYC FRONT LINES DOCTOR EXPLAINS HOW EASY IT IS TO NOT GET INFECTED AND STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19


The balance of my letter this month will be a reflection of what is getting me through these very sombre times.  Some photographic snippets of what "sparks joy" for me and keeps me mentally sane and emotionally optimistic.  
I hope they do the same for you.
       
          5.  JILL'S "BOUQUETS " OF THE MONTH
   
I bought  this poinsettia in November 2018 and she is still surTHIVING!
    





My double tulips this week....
My "Ode to Spring"

Above, my tulips and Alstramaria are showing off in my living room. To the right my wee Christmas trees are casting protective shade onto these mini hydrangeas in my sunroom.  Amidst all of our global woes regarding health, political strife, gender bias, wage gaps for females etc etc, do yourself a favour.  Make a bouquet of your own.  "Heal thyself".  
It works.
Your environment must support your passions and pursuits.
#minedoes #stayhealthy #staysafe







This is the brother to my pink poinsettia, and has also kept me company since November 2018.
















6.   And finally, Jill's  "ORANGE CRUSH"  of the Month.




I DO have a beautiful new listing to showcase.  I do so in the event that you may know someone who is actually in NEED of a home, either because they have already sold their home, or because they may be in re-location mode.  The house has been vacant since October 2019 so there is no resident family being upended during these very difficult times.

 Buyers may request a visit securely, while safely following Chestnut Park's Covid 19 protocols, or I can walk someone in need through virtually, as I walk through myself and take a video of the interior. 

That said, if you have a home, STAY HOME, for now.
 




 
 
166 Stibbard Ave branded
166 Stibbard Ave branded

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HOME Advantage!"


Jill Lubinski CNE, MCNE, SRES
Sales Representative
Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd
Tel:  416.925.9191  Cell: 416.473.6996
jill@jilllubinski.com
www.jilllubinski.com
   
    
       Vice Chairman's, President's
        & Director's Awards for
        Outstanding Sales Performance
                        2009-2019


                
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