Buying a home can be a very overwhelming experience, but if you are prepared and have contracted the right advisors, it can be a smooth and enjoyable process. What to do when you’re a first-time home-buyer: 1. Get pre-approved. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is an important first step in the home-buying process. You don’t want to start house-hunting and …

5 Ways to Keep Your House Warm During the Cold Days of Winter

With the cold weather set to continue for the next few months, it’s important to know how to keep your house warm when the temperatures drop. Here are five simple ways to keep your house warm in winter without racking up extra costs. 1. Seal drafts Even the smallest draft can cause the temperature inside your house to drop drastically …

Good Neighbour Practices

Its summer! Time to embark on those outdoor projects that you have been thinking about over the winter, from simple trimming the hedges, putting in a pool, landscaping your yard or replacing the roof. No matter what your plans are for home improvement, be sure to take your neighbours into consideration and follow good neighbour etiquette practices. Here are a …

Too Late! – SOLD – Burlington Bungalow for Sale – 1352 Dequincy Cres.

This 3 +1 bedroom bungalow is located on a quiet crescent. Professionally landscaped with plenty of green space for the kids or pets to run around. Fully finished basement with large rec room (25’8” x 12’9”) and renovated full bathroom with glass shower and granite top vanity (2010). Room for 4 cars in the driveway! Roof (2009). Close to schools, …

2 Deals in 3 hours! – Who said it was a slow market?

What a day! Started off with a list of agents to call informing them that they will be in a multiple offer presentation at 4428 Vallence Drive in Burlington. I arrived at the client’s home for the 6:00pm presentation and fortunately one of the three offers was head and shoulders above the rest and fortunately for my client, the accepted …

SOLD in 24 Hours and Over Asking Price! – 4428 Vallence Drive, Burlington

South Burlington Freehold 3 bed/4 bath townhouse located on a quiet family friendly street. Updated kitchen with breakfast bar. From the kitchen, walk out to the back deck to enjoy the privacy of the backyard. The upper level boasts a master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in closet. Professionally finished basement with rec room and 4th bathroom! Room for 2 cars …

Orchard Open House at 5806 Page Crescent Today – 2:00pm – 4:00pm

This beautifully maintained 4 bedroom home is located on a quiet crescent in the family friendly Orchard. At $599,000 this gem won’t be around long! OPEN HOUSE TODAY from 2:00pm – 4:00pm The spacious front foyer leads you to the large living and dining rooms. Kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry and countertop space with lovely views of the backyard. …

No more 30-year amortizations! – Ottawa tightening mortgage rules again!

The federal government is moving again to tighten the rules on mortgage lending in Canada amid growing concerns that the housing market is overheated and household debt levels are climbing to perilous levels, according to the Globe and Mail. As debt levels continue to reach record levels and the housing market has showed no signs of slowing down, the government …

SOLD for 99% of Asking! – 5806 Page Crescent, Burlington

This beautifully maintained 4 bedroom home is located on a quiet crescent in the family friendly Orchard. At $599,000 this gem won’t be around long! The spacious front foyer leads you to the large living and dining rooms. Kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry and countertop space with lovely views of the backyard. The upper level boasts a family room …