The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported 1079 property sales processed through it’s MLS® system in February 2015. This represents a 13.9 per cent increase in sales compared to February of last year. There were 1450 properties listed in February, an increase of 2.6 per cent compared to the same month the year prior. End-of-month […]
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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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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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