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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF GIVING CELEBRATING NETWORK-WIDE PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS
Global Brand Kicks Off Celebration with Major League Soccer All-Star Game Spotlight Moment with Easterseals MADISON, N.J., July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Century 21 Real Estate LLC, a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), today announced the launch of its fourth annual International Week of Giving, a global initiative that unites the CENTURY 21® System in a shared mission to give back to the communities they serve. Leveraging the brand's multiyear Major League Soccer (MLS) partnership, this year's campaign kicks off with a special charity spotlight moment during halftime of the 2025 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 23 in Austin, TX, highlighting the brand's enduring commitment to philanthropy and community impact. During the week of July 28 – August 1, the global real estate brand will showcase CENTURY 21 independent brokerages from around the globe and their fundraising events and service activities to support causes that matter most to affiliated agents and local communities — including housing access, food insecurity, disaster relief, education, health, and environmental sustainability. The CENTURY 21 International Week of Giving will be highlighted via #C21WithYou social media campaign across the brand's owned channels and those of its franchisees throughout the week. "Real estate is about more than just property — it's about people," said Mike Miedler, President and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. "The International Week of Giving is a powerful reflection of our network's dedication to making a difference. Whether it's through work with Easterseals, a national nonprofit organization, local food drives or charity events, the brokers and agents affiliated with the CENTURY 21 brand continue to show up for their communities in meaningful ways." A Legacy of Impact with Easterseals A cornerstone of the brand's philanthropic efforts is its 46-year relationship with Easterseals, one of the nation's leading disability and community services organizations. In 2024 alone, the CENTURY 21 System raised more than $2.6 million for Easterseals, bringing its lifetime total to $141 million. "Through our network of Affiliates, Easterseals provides disability and community services across the country, from early childhood education to job training for veterans," said Kendra Davenport, President and CEO, Easterseals. "Our 46-year relationship with the CENTURY 21 brand helps make this work possible, leveraging their global network of affiliated real estate brokers and agents to raise millions of dollars for community-based services supporting people with disabilities. This kind of long-term commitment makes a real difference – for Easterseals and the communities we serve." "This collaboration is more than a tradition — it's a testament to the values we share," said Greg Sexton, COO of Century 21 Real Estate and a member of the Easterseals National Board of Directors. "I am so proud of the dedicated efforts of the CENTURY 21 Network's members as they not only raise money but drive awareness for the important work of this remarkable organization. Over the last few years, I have had the privilege of working more closely with the Easterseals team to create synergies that elevate the organization's impact to more than 1.5 million people served by Easterseals each year. Together, we're helping to build a more inclusive world where people of all abilities can thrive." MLS All-Star Game: A New Stage for Giving This year, the CENTURY 21 brand will elevate its message of giving on a national stage by hosting a special charity moment during halftime at the 2025 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 23rd at Q2 Stadium. One special match attendee will have the chance to score a goal on the All-Star pitch and help the CENTURY 21 brand deliver a $50,000 donation to Easterseals. Greg Sexton will be accompanied on the field by Easterseals President and CEO Kendra Davenport and local Easterseals program beneficiaries whose lives have been impacted through Easterseals services. Those looking to support the CENTURY 21 brand's mission of giving can donate directly to Easterseals at About Century 21 Real Estate LLCBuilt on a legacy of trust and client-first service, the 130,000-plus independent CENTURY 21® sales professionals in approximately 11,000 offices across 79 countries and territories are committed to guiding clients along every step of their real estate journey. The CENTURY 21 brand equips its system members with the industry-leading tools, resources, and marketing assets that help take their business to new heights. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They include and Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation, and settlement services. ©2025 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21®, the CENTURY 21 Logo and C21® are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated. About EastersealsEasterseals empowers people to live independent, full lives. The organization makes a lasting difference in the lives of 1.5 million people each year by providing essential services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families. Its national network of 70 Affiliates is trusted to provide programs customized to meet the needs of each community they serve from coast-to-coast—trust earned for more than 100 years. They positively shape perceptions and address the evolving needs of more than one in four Americans with disabilities through public education, policy, and advocacy. That's their impact. In thousands of communities across America. To learn more, visit or follow the organization's social media accounts. About Major League SoccerHeadquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer -- celebrating its 30th season in 2025 -- features 30 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. All MLS, Leagues Cup, and select MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches can be watched through MLS Season Pass, available on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, and the web at MLS Season Pass features the most expansive and accessible lineup of programming ever for MLS fans. For more information about MLS, visit For more information about the Apple TV app, visit Media Contacts: Erin SiegelCentury 21 Real Estate Cindy MetzgerEastersealscmetzger@ Peter O'BrienMajor League View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Globe and Mail
02-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
More sellers than buyers in Ontario's prized holiday region
House hunters in Ontario's Prince Edward County have plenty of choice: Victorian-era farmhouses, waterfront estates and modern stacked townhouses are currently listed for sale. For entrepreneurs, an artisanal cheese factory, a distillery, a boutique hotel, a marina and a handful of wineries are among the live-work opportunities. As June wound down, more than 300 listings were active on the peninsula about two hours east of Toronto and surrounded by the waters of Lake Ontario. 'There are definitely more sellers than buyers,' says Tammy Noyes, real estate agent with Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate in Picton, Ont. Ms. Noyes says more homeowners are getting ready to list as the area known for small towns, rolling farmland and Sandbanks Provincial Park prepares for a rush of summer visitors. Many out-of-towners are also drawn to the arts scene and farm-to-table dining. In May, Prince Edward County recorded 31 sales and 134 new listings, according to the Central Lakes Association of Realtors (CLAR). The average number of 'days on market' stood at 53. 'Even when you're well-priced, you're still sitting for almost two months,' says Ms. Noyes. About half of the buyers she deals with are from out of town, Ms. Noyes says, with many coming from Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and Quebec. In many cases, city dwellers are looking for a second home with a plan to make it their principal residence when they retire. Ms. Noyes also deals with first-time buyers who work in Belleville, Ont., and other nearby cities. She has noticed an uptick in offers in recent weeks. 'Some aren't going anywhere,' she says of the negotiations. 'Buyers are very patient. They wait a few weeks, then go back and try again.' The dynamic has changed dramatically from the early years of the COVID pandemic, when Prince Edward County saw an influx of urban dwellers seeking a small-town or rural lifestyle. Bidding contests were frenzied and the average price soared above $1-million. But sales and prices were in retreat by 2023 as interest rates climbed. More stringent rules around short-term rentals also cooled investor demand. At the end of May, the average price in PEC stood at $727,981, according to CLAR. Gail Forcht, broker with Chestnut Park Real Estate, says sellers today damage their prospects by insisting on prices achieved during the pandemic, when interest rates were at historic lows. 'We had insanity,' she says of the years between 2020 and 2022. 'We were too popular, and money was cheap.' Ms. Forcht says she prefers not to take on listings when sellers are hanging on to prices achieved at the peak. 'Those are tough because they become stale, they become stigmatized,' she says. In some cases, properties have been listed at the same price since the pandemic era. 'People say, 'Why would I pay that? It's been on the market for four years.'' One property that was listed with an asking price of $2.25-million in 2022 has gone through a series of price reductions and still hasn't sold. 'Now it's at $1.799-million with agent number three,' she says. Earlier this year, Ms. Forcht had interested buyers for a home that had been sitting for two years with an asking price of $1.895-million. The house was well-designed, with water views from every window, but it was very dated, she says. The clients submitted a conditional offer, but another buyer came to the table with a bid that had no conditions. The property sold for $1.2-million. 'You're kind of a sitting duck when you've been sitting for so long,' she says of the sellers. Ms. Forcht is currently working with a couple from British Columbia who would like to be closer to their grandchildren who live in the eastern part of the country. The clients are flexible about the location, but they do want a well-renovated home, she says, adding that buyers at that stage of life typically don't want to undertake a major project. Although PEC has plenty of listings, many renovations are now dated, she says, or recent facelifts have been cheaply done. Ms. Forcht points to one couple from Alberta who purchased a house on the water in June in the $2.395-million range. They chose that one over some others in the area because the finishes were more classic, she says. Younger buyers, meanwhile, also want a turnkey home, but they are looking for the most contemporary finishes. 'They walk in and it's perfect because it's white, grey and black.' She says her clients from the West Coast have little pressure because they are not committed to PEC – they are also considering Collingwood, Ont., and the Maritimes. Sellers, she advises, need to recognize that buyers are feeling little urgency. If a house is languishing, she recommends listening to the buyer feedback from showings. That could mean either updating the kitchens and bathrooms or cutting the price. 'You need to meet the market head-on,' she says. 'Just don't drag your heels on it.' Ms. Forcht adds that another factor slowing down some purchasers is that they need to sell an existing property first. 'I have a number of interested buyers. They have come to a halt because they have a condo to sell in Toronto.' Anita Springate-Renaud, broker with Engel & Volkers, has listed a family member's three-bedroom home with a new dock on the Bay of Quinte. The house with 116 feet of waterfront at 131 Peats Point Rd. has an asking price of $2.295-million. At that price point, Ms. Springate-Renaud says, the house will likely appeal to someone from Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal looking for a full-time residence in retirement or a recreational property. 'Mine is a four-season. It will also appeal to those crazy people who do ice fishing,' she says with a laugh. Ms. Springate-Renaud is seeing similar market trends at her firm's offices in Collingwood, Muskoka and Owen Sound. The areas around Georgian Bay and Muskoka saw a dramatic run-up in sales and prices at the start of the pandemic. 'Buyers are more cautious about the second home market,' she says of the current mood. Ms. Springate-Renaud believes sellers are listing now because they are optimistic that sales will pick up if interest rates fall further and Canada successfully negotiates a new trade deal with the United States. 'They're getting tons of listings – more than they normally get at this time of year.' Ms. Forcht is not anticipating that an increase in holiday makers will lead to a bump in real estate sales. Serious buyers circulate in the late winter and early spring, she says, so they can pick up the keys by the time warm weather arrives. 'Summer is generally wishers, dreamers and 'it's raining at Sandbanks – let's go look at houses.''
Globe and Mail
25-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Dog days come early for Toronto homesellers
Sellers in the Toronto-area real estate market are facing a slow and stifling summer as buyers take their time and negotiations drag on. Inventory ballooned in May from the same month last year, and sales remained historically low for a month that typically marks the height of the spring market. In the condo segment, buyers feel empowered by an abundance of listings, says Christopher Bibby, broker with Re/Max Hallmark Bibby Group Realty. Some can be ruthless in their negotiating tactics. In May, the average price for a condo apartment in central Toronto, where Mr. Bibby concentrates much of his business, was $758,214. That marks an 8 per cent slide from May of last year. 'That is a significant number,' says Mr. Bibby of the drop. Crunch time for Toronto home sellers as spring market heralds burst of activity 'Every deal has a story' in Toronto real estate Condo sales fell 21 per cent in the same period in central Toronto and active listings increased 14 per cent. As a result, units sometimes sit so long between showings that owners call to ask if their notifications are still active. 'This is the most active number of price reductions I've seen in my entire career,' says Mr. Bibby, who was selling real estate through the 2008 financial crisis. In some cases, condo owners who purchased in 2019 are looking at selling for less than they paid. Pritesh Parekh, real estate agent with Century 21 Legacy Ltd., says he has never experienced a market so steeply tilted in favour of buyers. Still, he says, prices have held up fairly well given the amount of supply. He points to data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board which shows the average price of a detached house dipped 5.4 per cent in the Greater Toronto Area last month from May, 2024 to stand at $1,425,264. Sales of all home types in the GTA dropped 13.3 per cent in May compared with the same month last year while active listings swelled by 41.5 per cent. Daren King, economist at National Bank of Canada, says market conditions in the GTA are at their softest since 2008-2009. Mr. King notes that overall sales rose 8.4 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis in May from April, but remained 29 per cent below their most recent peak in November. The sharp deterioration of the labour market in the GTA will limit the extent of any potential recovery in the market, Mr. King cautions in a note to clients. Mr. Parekh points out that many of the conditions that buyers were wishing for during the market frenzy – including more listings to choose from and cooler competition – are here, but buyers are still hesitant. He remembers taking buyers to newly listed properties and urging them to let him know right away if they wanted to make an offer. 'It's so vivid,' he says, recalling the fast pace. 'I would say, 'I'm going to sit in my car and draft an offer.' I didn't want to risk driving home.' Now Mr. Parekh is working with some first-time buyers who have their financing lined up and plenty of time to make decisions, but they are still fearful of how economic and political turmoil might affect them. Many buyers are also anticipating that interest rates will continue to fall, he says. Others are worried about unemployment. In one case, Mr. Parekh was working with a house hunter who had been looking for many, many months but always remained cautious. 'Then they actually lost their job. It actually happened in the GTA,' Mr. Parekh says of the moment the hypothetical became real. When word spreads amongst friends and family about a lost income, it undermines the confidence of other potential buyers. 'People start to think about their own security with their jobs.' Mr. Parekh says some buyers who do have steady employment may be able to take advantage of the current downturn in the market if they are planning to own the property for the medium to long-term. He doesn't see a quick turnaround any time soon. 'It feels like this time, it will be a slow transition to a different market,' he says. In the condo segment, Mr. Bibby has recently been stickhandling offers for eight of his listings. Only two so far have resulted in signed deals. In some cases, the two sides sign offers back and forth until they are close to an agreement, then the potential buyer walks away. The same buyer will return a day later with an offer $20,000 below their previous one. A week later, they reduce their offer to $50,000 below that. Mr. Bibby says the buyers playing hardball believe sellers are in distress, but for owners who bought their units years ago, that's often not the case. 'None of those eight people had to take what was in front of them,' he says. 'The buyers are looking for blood, but the sellers will decide what they're willing to accept.' He adds that high-pressure manoeuvres can backfire because they turn off sellers. 'They could do it with a little more dignity,' he says of buyers pushing for a deal. 'We don't want to sour the negotiation.' Mr. Bibby says some people planning to sell still contact him believing that they can achieve a 2021 price because their building, finishes or view is superior to the competition. 'I think the numbers that a lot of people have in their minds – those numbers are long gone.' It's important for potential sellers to understand that their ambitious price can quickly be undercut if a unit in the same building comes on the market with an asking price five per cent below that, he adds. When the lower price results in a sale, that becomes the new benchmark. Over the summer, the stream of new listings may slow in the condo segment, Mr. Bibby predicts. But he is already receiving calls from sellers who are looking optimistically towards the fall market. If positive signals emerge, such as the Bank of Canada cutting its key interest rate, or good news coming out of trade talks, the market may stabilize as prices come down and supply flattens out, he says. But Mr. Bibby doesn't see the basis for a strong rebound in the fall. 'Even if we recover, are we going to be better off in a year? I don't think so.' Mr. Bibby believes the current malaise is partly the unwinding of the unharnessed run-up in prices during 2020 and 2021. It will take time to work through the bloated inventory. 'Where we are today doesn't surprise me,' he says. 'The ingredients have been there for a long time.'
Daily Telegraph
07-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Bowral real estate: The latest auction and sales results for week ending June 7
Don't miss out on the headlines from Hyperlocal. Followed categories will be added to My News. A four-bedroom house in Exeter was the most expensive sale reported in Bowral last week. The property at 522 Ellsmore Road sold for $2.5 million by private sale. data division Proptrack has reported 37 local auction and private sale results in the past seven days. Guide to reading auction and private sale results PI - Passed in PT - Sold by private treaty S - Sold at auction SA - Sold after auction SB - Sold before auction VB - Passed in on vendor bid W - Withdrawn from auction Auction and private sale results in Bowral Click on the address to know more. Balmoral 59 Railway Parade, 4-bedroom house, PT, $1,460,000 Agency - Century 21 - Picton 87 Railway Parade, 4-bedroom house, PT, $906,500 Agency - Exclusive Estate Agents - MACARTHUR Berrima 20 Argyle Street, 4-bedroom house, PT, Undisclosed Agency - Dunne Real Estate southern highlands - BOWRAL 3 Wilshire Street, 3-bedroom house, PT, Undisclosed Agency - Ray White Mittagong - MITTAGONG Bowral 53 Purcell Street, 3-bedroom house, PI, Undisclosed Agency - Duncan Hill Property 6 Wycliffe Place, 5-bedroom house, PT, $2,410,000 Agency - Stone Real Estate Southern Highlands 6/51 Robinia Drive, 5-bedroom house, PT, $1,775,000 Agency - Ray White - Bowral 81 Merrigang Street, 3-bedroom house, PT, $1,750,000 Agency - Duncan Hill Property 43 Mount Road, 4-bedroom house, PT, $1,370,000 Agency - Bruce White Real Estate - MOSS VALE 4/24-26 Purcell Street, 3-bedroom unit, PT, $1,100,000 Agency - McGrath Southern Highlands 5 Rowan Place, 4-bedroom house, PT, Undisclosed Agency - CARLTON REAL ESTATE - MITTAGONG 13/2 Cypress Parade, 2-bedroom unit, PT, Undisclosed Agency - Colliers - SYDNEY Burradoo 15 Patchway Place, 6-bedroom house, PT, Undisclosed Agency - Dunne Real Estate southern highlands - BOWRAL Colo Vale 20 Banksia Street, 5-bedroom house, PT, Undisclosed Agency - Campbell Jones Property - Bowral Exeter 522 Ellsmore Road, 4-bedroom house, PT, $2,450,000 Agency - Ray White - Bowral Hill Top 10 Rocky Waterholes Road, 4-bedroom house, PT, Undisclosed Agency - Ray White Mittagong - MITTAGONG 2-4 Raglan Street, 3-bedroom house, W, Undisclosed Agency - Ray White Mittagong - MITTAGONG 11 Pirrillie Street, 3-bedroom house, PT, $890,000 Agency - Gerard Smith First National - Picton Mittagong 187 Oxley Drive, 4-bedroom house, PT, Undisclosed Agency - CARLTON REAL ESTATE - MITTAGONG Moss Vale 10 Cooke Place, 4-bedroom house, PT, Undisclosed Agency - Highlands Property - BOWRAL 7 Roe Street, 3-bedroom house, PT, $800,000 Agency - LJ Hooker Bowral 7 Bellevue Avenue, 3-bedroom house, PT, $745,000 Agency - Highlands Property - BOWRAL 12/35-41 Watson Road, 3-bedroom unit, PT, $785,000 Agency - First National Real Estate Bowral - BOWRAL 34 Narellan Road, 4-bedroom house, PT, Undisclosed Agency - Raine & Horne - Southern Highlands 194 Argyle Street, 5-bedroom house, PT, $1,250,000 Agency - Ray White - Moss Vale 7/61 Kirkham Street, 2-bedroom unit, PT, $637,750 Agency - Ray White - Moss Vale 11 Throsby Street, 2-bedroom house, PT, Undisclosed Agency - Hindmarsh & Walsh Property - Moss Vale Renwick 6 Roty Avenue, 4-bedroom house, PT, $1,095,000 Agency - McGrath Southern Highlands 8 Bold Street, 4-bedroom house, PT, $1,250,000 Agency - Belle Property Southern Highlands Robertson 2-4 Swan Street, 4-bedroom house, PT, $1,000,000 Agency - Ray White - Bowral Welby 12 Joadja Street, 3-bedroom house, PT, $850,000 Agency - Highlands Property - BOWRAL Wingello 45-49 Marulan Street, 4-bedroom house, PT, $1,135,000 Agency - The Agency - Southern Highlands Woodlands 80 Woodlands Road, 3-bedroom house, W, Undisclosed Agency - Ray White Mittagong - MITTAGONG Yerrinbool 17B Kent Street, 4-bedroom house, PT, $1,195,000 Agency - Gibraltar Real Estate Track the value of your home today.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Mobile mole check truck visits Barrie and Orillia
A dermatologist checks moles on a person's back in this undated file image. 'You should have that mole checked.' If you've heard that line before, Saturday or Sunday might be the day to quell those fears. Across Canada, May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Melanoma and skin cancer are one of the few cancers on the rise in Canada and worldwide. In 2016, CDC Statistics reported that incidence rates for new melanoma cases have been rising on average by 1.4% each year over the last ten years. One in three cancers diagnosed is skin cancer. Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men over 49 years of age and are among the most common cancers diagnosed in youth and young adults. If detected, early melanoma and skin cancers are largely treatable Both Barrie and Orillia are scheduled to have two dermatologists visits on Saturday and Sunday respectively, to check attendees' moles at no charge. A Mole Mobile will make its tour stop on Saturday at Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty - 355 Bayfield Street in Barrie from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 at Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty at 450 West Street North in Orillia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The skin checks are open to the public and no appointment is required.
