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Royal LePage Canada Real Estate Services: Press Releases and News Releases
Royal LePage Predicts Further Home Price Appreciation Contrary to Recent Talk of Decline (January 12, 2012)	1/1/0001 12:00 AM
The Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast released today showed the average price of a home in Canada increased between 3.6 and 6.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to the previous year. Royal LePage expects average price growth to continue...
Heat Waves And Snow Storms Both Have Cooling Effect On Home Sales, According To Royal LePage Survey (August 22, 2011)	1/1/0001 12:00 AM
An unusually snowy winter, a prolonged rainy spring, or a blistering hot summer – such as the recent heat wave in central Canada – can have a significant near-term impact on home sales, according to a national survey of real estate agents conducted by Royal LePage Real Estate Services. ...
Royal LePage Launches My Great Neighbourhood Contest (August 8, 2011)	1/1/0001 12:00 AM
What makes your neighbourhood great? Is it the big trees? The friendly people down the street? Kids playing outside? Or the great coffee shop only a block away? Now in its second year, Royal LePage is pleased to announce its My Great Neighbourhood contest. Canadians are asked to submit an entry online explaining why they love where they live. Winners are selected based on how creative, original, informative, and compelling their entry is. The number of Facebook votes the entry receives is also considered. ...
High Second Quarter House Prices Conceal Early Signs of A Moderating Market (July 7, 2011)	1/1/0001 12:00 AM
Canada’s residential real estate market saw sizable year-over-year price increases in the second quarter of 2011, but high house prices are concealing early signs of a moderating market, according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast released today. The market has seen its near-term peak in house price appreciation, and a slower second half of the year is expected. Still, by the end of 2011, the national average house price is expected to be 7.7 per cent higher than it was at the end of 2010. ...
National Garage Sale for Shelter Raises More than $400,000 in Support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation (May 26, 2011)	1/1/0001 12:00 AM
Who could have imagined that selling old dishes, unwanted furniture and outgrown toys could save a woman’s life and give a young person the chance for a brighter future?Yet on May 14, 2011, Royal LePage offices across the country hosted the 3rd Annual National Garage Sale for Shelter and did just that. Thanks to their dedication, creativity and hard work, and the support of local community members, the event set a new record by raising more than $400,000 in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. ...
Canadians Confident in the Investment Potential of Recreational Properties: Survey (May 20, 2011)	1/1/0001 12:00 AM
An overwhelming majority of Canadians who have either purchased or who intend to buy recreational property in the next 24 months believe that buying a vacation home is a good long-term investment, according to a nationwide survey of Canadian attitudes towards recreational property ownership commissioned by Royal LePage Real Estate Services and run on the Angus Reid Forum. Overall, the survey found that 89 per cent of current owners and prospective buyers agree that recreational properties are a good long-term investment. Broken down by region, this included 92 per cent of respondents from Alberta, 91 per cent of Ontarians, 87 per cent of BC residents and 81 per cent of people surveyed in Quebec. ...
Royal LePage: Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Home This Spring (May 11, 2011)	1/1/0001 12:00 AM
Spring is upon us and the housing market is set to enter its busiest time of the year. With winter a mere memory and lots of sunshine on the way, many potential homebuyers will be out and about looking for the perfect home to suit their needs and budget. If you’re preparing to put your home on the market this spring, there are a number of things you can do to erase signs of winter wear and improve your home’s appeal.“Whether you’re in a buyer’s market or seller’s market, simple, cost-effective improvements like applying a fresh coat of paint to your home’s interior or exterior can transform your home and help attract greater interest from potential buyers,” said, Dianne Usher, Vice President and Division Manager, Royal LePage Real Estate Services, Johnston & Daniel Division. “Larger-scale improvements like renovations can also enhance a home’s appeal while some houses might require repairs after a long and harsh Canadian winter.” ...
De-Clutter For a Cause: Royal LePage National Garage Sale for Shelter to Take Place May 14, 2011 (May 4, 2011)	1/1/0001 12:00 AM
On Saturday, May 14, more than 115 Royal LePage offices across Canada will host the National Garage Sale for Shelter, a one-day charitable garage sale in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation – an organization committed to supporting women’s shelters and ending violence against women and children.Now in its third year, the event brings local residents together with Royal LePage REALTORS® to raise much-needed funds and awareness to help break the cycle of family violence. Since 2009, the National Garage Sale for Shelter has raised more than $435,000 to support women’s shelters across the country and help fund long-term solutions to end violence in Canada’s homes. ...
Royal LePage Meadowtowne Launches Mobile App for iPhone and iPad (May 4, 2011)	1/1/0001 12:00 AM
Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty launched a mobile application today that enables consumers to conveniently search real estate listings on their iPhone or iPad devices. The app can be downloaded for free from iTunes and allows users to view all of Royal LePage Meadowtowne’s listings anytime and from anywhere.The Meadowtowne app offers benefits to both sellers listed with Royal LePage Meadowtowne as well as potential homebuyers looking for homes in Mississauga, Milton or Georgetown. Sellers benefit from having their homes featured on one of the largest and most popular mobile platforms in the world while homebuyers with iPhones or iPads benefit from the convenience of having mobile access to all of Meadowtowne’s current listings, including interior photos, Walkscores and GPS mapping. ...
Annual Public Relations Award Gala Celebrates Best PR Campaigns (April 28, 2011)	1/1/0001 12:00 AM
Last night the Canadian Public Relations Society Toronto (CPRS Toronto) honoured the best and brightest of Toronto's public relations community at the annual Achieving Communications Excellence (ACE) Awards gala. For the winners, the benefits of winning an ACE Award go well beyond the trophies and a short appearance on stage."The value of these awards comes from the nature of the judging process," said Martin Waxman, President, CPRS Toronto. "The ACE Awards are judged by experienced professional communicators. Being scored by industry peers adds a level of credibility and validation to the ACE Award brand that the winners can benefit from, especially in today's competitive market." ...