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Latest blog now live on my website. Check it out:

Latest blog now live on my website. Check it out:

https://tristansquiresmith.com/the-expiry-date-time-for-some-lateral-thinking/

Questions? Comments? Interested to learn more about the local residential real estate landscape? Reach out anytime.

tristan@therealtyfirm.ca
519-868-6119
www.tristansquiresmith.com

Here's the latest local residential real estate da

Here's the latest local residential real estate data for London & St Thomas -- for January, 2023.

For those wanting to sift through all the data, you can download the entire LSTAR stats package on my website's homepage.

www.tristansquiresmith.com

Remember that local prices peaked in February 2022 so it's hardly surprising to see such a difference in average price.

Still, we're ahead of what prices were pre-pandemic.

... If you think long-term, you might conclude that now is a very strategic time to acquire property. Just saying.

Questions? Reach out anytime.

Mailed out yesterday: February's post card. Switc

Mailed out yesterday: February's post card.

Switching it up a little this month; will more or fewer end up in the recycling bin?! We'll have to wait and see. They should arrive today or by Monday at the latest.

Every month, I mail out a new/different advertisement in the form of a post card (thick paper stock!) to every unit in 2 different condo buildings.

In a world of mass junk emails, this old school, physical touch point has proven to be really effective.

Sometimes, the old ways are the best.

If you're looking to buy or sell, or just have questions, please reach out. Happy to discuss what the data show and, more importantly, what they mean.

519-868-6119
tristan@therealtyfirm.ca
www.tristansquiresmith.com

Hot off the press (although widely anticipated).

Hot off the press (although widely anticipated).

Will this be the last rate increase for the foreseeable future?

Will there be increased divergence between our overnight rate and that in the US?

How will this interplay affect the value of our dollar and subsequent influence on our rate of inflation?

Next BoC rate announcement is scheduled for March 8th.

Check back here & read my blogs for more real estate info and insights.

www.tristansquiresmith.com

Came across this interesting article and thought t

Came across this interesting article and thought to share it.

I've been recommending to my buyer clients that NOW is the best time to invest in the market and buy -- I'm confident they will thank me in the near future as market fundamentals (which really never changed) will push prices upwards once again.

... Just goes to show that not everyone is buying into the doom and gloom, so pervasive in the news.

Remember: "Be greedy when others are fearful, and fearful when others are greedy."

Want to discuss more? Let's grab coffee and chat. Call/text or DM anytime.

519-868-6119
www.tristansquiresmith.com

In advance of this year's first rate announcement

In advance of this year's first rate announcement by the @nationalbankofcanada on Wednesday, I thought I would share the following.

Now, you can mark these in your calendar and keep abreast of the latest stance and forward guidance on the economy and monetary policy. What's communicated on these dates affects everyone, in one way or another -- not least by bearing direct influence on lending rates your financial institution will charge.

... Heck, these might just be the sorts of things a clever and strategic Realtor/consultant should have a strong handle on. An MBA doesn't hurt, either.

Just saying.

Questions? Call, email, DM or text anytime.

519-868-6119
www.tristansquiresmith.com

The DiPasquale-Wheaton model demonstrates graphica

The DiPasquale-Wheaton model demonstrates graphically the relationship between rental price, asset price, newly constructed (housing) inventory and total (housing) inventory on the market.

... Funny, I never saw this discussed on Selling Sunset?! Must have missed it.

Understanding this model will help you understand why property - rental or for sale - is priced the way it is.

To learn more, here's a helpful article:

https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Appraisal-of-the-Fischer-DiPasquale-Wheaton-(FDW)-Toit-Cloete/81baef4554d3f829db33b1fdb7c8f43edc22ff10

And, for those more visually adept, here's an instructional video:

https://youtu.be/kVwHvliV1pA

Questions? Call, text, DM or email anytime.

tristan@therealtyfirm.ca
519-868-6119
www.tristansquiresmith.com

Here's the latest monthly data from the Canadian R

Here's the latest monthly data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), comparing Dec 2022 vs Dec 2021.

“The bulk of the downward adjustment to sales reacting to the sharp rise in borrowing costs may be in the rearview mirror,” says Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s Senior Economist, as home sales were up 1.3% on a month-over-month basis in December 2022.

New listings were down 9.5% across Ontario, with 9,501 new listings added in December 2022, compared to 10,494 in December 2021.

Latest blog post now live on my website: www.tris

Latest blog post now live on my website:

www.tristansquiresmith.com

Want to understand a Realtor's perspective on things as they stand at the moment? Then this quick read is for you.

Just uploaded to the UWO off-campus housing FB pag

Just uploaded to the UWO off-campus housing FB page.

As an alumnus & former varsity athlete, and native Londoner, I'm your ideal choice to consult when considering purchasing a student rental/income property near campus.

I believe we're getting very close to the cyclical bottom of the market; in a few weeks, more inventory will hit and buyers will abound. Why pay rent for years when you can own (and buy-in at incredible value)?!

Call, text or email anytime. We should get our ducks in a row and start our search as soon as possible.

tristan@therealtyfirm.ca
519-868-6119
www.tristansquiresmith.com

New year, new business cards. I really love the t

New year, new business cards.

I really love the thick card stock & velvet finish employed in the printing of this latest batch - impeccable, high quality feel!

... but don't take my word for it.

Check them out for yourselves. Just ask for one next time you see me.

In the meantime, be sure to check out my website for all of your real estate needs and curiosities. New content uploaded weekly.

www.tristansquiresmith.com
tristan@therealtyfirm.ca
519-868-6119

Friday food for thought. Tired of all the doom &

Friday food for thought.

Tired of all the doom & gloom in the land of real estate news?

Check out this recent article:

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/royal-lepage-home-prices-flatten-out-2023

If you are thinking of buying and/or selling this year, let's start the conversation as early as possible. Call, text, email or DM me anytime.

In the meantime, bookmark my website for all sorts of handy real estate news & tools.

www.tristansquiresmith.com
tristan@therealtyfirm.ca
519-868-6119

Nothing like recreating one of your favourite scen

Nothing like recreating one of your favourite scenes as a parody of your working life.

https://youtu.be/bU6m5UqLx9M

A little background on our 6th billboard. ... So

A little background on our 6th billboard.

... So now you know!

2023's first monthly post card mail-out campaign h

2023's first monthly post card mail-out campaign has landed.

At the start of each month, I send out a highly targeted mail-based advertisement. This lets everyone know who I am, what I do and the unique value I can provide to my clients.

I have found that consistency is key to ensuring success -- so much so that, despite so many ending up in the recycling, people have started asking: "When's the next one going to arrive?"

If you have any questions about the logistics of running such a promo - or actually want to talk real estate, reach out anytime.

tristan@therealtyfirm.ca
519-868-6119
www.tristansquiresmith.com

Latest local residential real estate sales' data (

Latest local residential real estate sales' data (for London & St. Thomas) for December 2022 now available.

Much has changed compared to the same month in 2021.

To download the full LSTAR statistical package, simply click on the banner on my website's homepage:

www.tristansquiresmith.com

Keen observers will spot I have an entire page chocked full of previous months' stats reports, too... and so much more fun real estate stuff on my site. Bookmark it now and check back often - new content uploaded all the time.

First blog post of 2023 is now live on my website,

First blog post of 2023 is now live on my website, here:

https://tristansquiresmith.com/move-forward/

I upload a new article q2wks so make sure to bookmark my site and to check back often - you'll learn about our local residential real estate landscape and be entertained in equal measure.

Questions? Reach out anytime:

tristan@therealtyfirm.ca
www.tristansquiresmith.com

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Quiet at work? Bored? Check out the latest articl

Quiet at work? Bored?

Check out the latest article uploaded to my blog.

https://tristansquiresmith.com/blog/

If you're starting to consider a move in the new year, shoot me a message. Planning should start sooner than later - let's do that together.

tristan@therealtyfirm.ca
519-868-6119

ps: happy holidays & best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous new year.

Here's the latest monthly snapshot from the Canadi

Here's the latest monthly snapshot from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA):

“November’s housing data from across Canada came in as expected – still pretty quiet – and that is unlikely to improve this winter with the Bank of Canada raising rates again,” said Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s Senior Economist.

In November 2022, Ontario home prices averaged $829,934, down 10% from $921,819 in November 2021.

For local sales' data of London Ontario & surrounding area, visit my website:

www.tristansquiresmith.com
tristan@therealtyfirm.ca

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