Even tough there were less listing and sales, when compared to February of 2012, the average sale price in Feb 2013 is 4.9% higher – according to the report by the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB). RAHB CEO Ross Godsoe said that “last February had one extra day thanks to being in a leap year, so we expected […]
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There are numerous people that want to give up renting for home ownership, but they stand on edge wondering if they are potentially making the worse mistake ever. It is true that buying a home is one of the most important decisions a person will ever make. It is important to be well informed about
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Supported by serious upward appreciation over the past decade, value-conscious homebuyers continue to drive demand for move-up product in the Burlington Area. The greatest trade-up activity is occurring between the $450,000 to $600,000 price point in Burlington. Last year, sales in that segment of the market represented 23 per cent (705 units). The figures are
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We spend a lot of time in our homes, and the state of our homes can have a direct impact on our health. That is why the “mould issue” should never be overlooked. Nobody wants to buy a home and then find out it has a mould issue. It can be time consuming and costly to fix, not
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“Emerging from the survey are some very real indications that Canadian homebuyers—and their attitudes—have changed,” says Gurinder Sandhu, Executive Vice President and Regional Director, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada. “Purchasing patterns have evolved, with a more conservative, fiscally-responsible purchaser moving to the forefront. While tighter mortgage rules implemented last July played a role in the transition, the
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With the Christmas holidays quickly approaching people ask me every year: Is it a good idea to list and sell my home in the month of December? Typically, I would suggest to my clients to wait until the new year if they can, because a lot of potential buyers have their minds on other things
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Canadian real estate markets demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2012—with home sales up or on par in 65 per cent of major centres—despite considerable headwinds in terms of tighter financing and economic uncertainty abroad. The trend is expected to continue, with home-buying activity propped-up by low interest rates and an improved economic picture in 2013, according
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Actual residential sales overall were down by 0.8% in October 2012 compared to last year but the average sale price saw an 8.3% increase and the average days on market was lower than last year. “The steady increase in residential prices over last year continues,” said Nolan. “We are also seeing less of a difference
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Unless you have a wad of cash just sitting around, chances are you’re going to need to borrow money from a lender to buy a house in Burlington. Getting a mortgage pre-approval is usually the first step and is very beneficial because it shines light on how much you can afford, ensuring that you’re not getting into
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Most of us are living a hectic lifestyle full of schedules, responsibilities, demanding job or business and it can get pretty stressful at times, which is why it’s good to consider some ways to make your home at least, stress-free. After all, that is where you start and end every day. Organize your home – de-clutter your
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