5 “Emergencies” That Are Actually Normal When Selling Your Home

If there’s a mantra every first-time seller should memorize, it’s this: Expect the unexpected. While your realtor is going to educate you about the process of selling your home and share their thoughts about how the sale could go based on what’s going on in your market right now, no two sales are exactly alike. That’s because there is any …

What Is A Mortgage Deposit?

Only Half of Canadians Know! Many Canadians have a good understanding of financial services terms. A recent Angus Reid survey revealed that 51 percent of respondents were confident they knew what a mortgage deposit was, with 48 percent admitting they were “not very confident” or “not at all confident” they understood the term. It’s easy to see why there’s some …

Is Selling Your Home Right Now A Mistake?

Ask any real estate agent how the market is, and you’re almost sure to get the same answer: “Great!” Even if the market is great, it still may not be a great time for you to sell. Many real estate agents will tell you that NOW is the right time to sell your home when in reality, they can’t know that without …

6 Signs a Home Might Be “The One”

You might have heard that saying about the number of fish there are in the sea – the sea of prospective dates and mates. The same goes for homes on the market. Even when the market heats up, it’s not uncommon for a buyer to visit 10, 20 or even more homes before finding the property they want to make …

February Market Stats for Hamilton-Burlington

The Realtors® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported 735 sales of residential properties located within the RAHB market area were processed through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System in February 2019. This is a 4 percent drop from February last year; but, a 24 percent increase over January 2019. The average price was up from February 2018 by 1.9 percent to …

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 …

Start Your Christmas Shopping this Weekend at a Holiday Market or Bazaar

BURLINGTON Burlington Made Holiday Craft Market Saturday, November 24, 2018 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Ron Joyce Centre | 4350 South Service Road | Burlington Meet 55+ of the best local makers. Shop thousands of unique gifts. Enjoy live music and gourmet food and drinks. Support local. $5 cash at the door. Parking is free. BURLINGTON MADE HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET …

Must-Do Home Repairs Before Selling

It’s important to take a step back and have a critical eye when getting your home ready for sale. Buyers are looking for as close to “move-in ready” as possible. You want them to walk in and feel like your home has been well-maintained and won’t be a money pit. By making necessary home repairs before listing, potential buyers will feel confident …

7 Common Mistakes Sellers Make

1. Your property won’t sell because it’s overpriced. It is very difficult to accept that your house may not be worth as much as you think it is worth. A house is only worth as much as the last sale, of similar structure, in your neighbourhood OR what a buyer is willing to pay for a home. It is a …

Recreation Homes in Demand for a New Demographic

Canada’s recreational home market is growing thanks to a new group of homebuyers claiming their piece of the cottage and vacation homes market. As more Canadians work remotely, they are shunning the city life for a more relaxed home-working environment. Sotheby’s International president and CEO Brad Henderson says that he has seen a growing trend for people leaving Montreal or …