Looking for a New Location for a Family-Friendly Skate?

Visit the quaint village of Waterdown and try out the outdoor skating loop right in the centre of Memorial Park. This unique outdoor skating venue features a 230 meter ice loop. There are family-friendly restaurants to enjoy across the street and a Tim Hortons to grab a hot chocolate and warm up. Plenty of free parking! The Facts: • Location …

This is Ontario’s Most Promising and Consistent Market

When media outlets talk about Canadian real estate and where the largest increases in property value are, Hamilton is often overlooked. However, when you look at housing price increases across the country for the past 5 years, Hamilton has increased in value more steadily than any area in Canada.. Data from the Canadian Real Estate Association pointed to one of …

Catch the Last Total Lunar Eclipse Until 2021

During the late evening of January 20, 2019, don’t miss this year’s first and only total lunar eclipse. What is a Total Lunar Eclipse? A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth’s shadow completely covers the moon, according to Space.com. This phenomenon occurs when “some light from the sun passes through Earth’s atmosphere and is bent toward the moon” during the totality portion of …

Winter Fun

Tobogganing is a popular winter activity that promotes active living and family fun in the community. The City of Burlington has designated six locations that are safe for tobogganing. BURLINGTON LaSalle Park Location: 50 North Shore Boulevard, Burlington – East of the parking lot A small hill great for a quick bit of outdoor play for toddlers and preschoolers. Tyandaga Golf Course Location: …

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 …

Interest Rate Decision Announced by Bank of Canada

The Bank of Canada left its interest rate unchanged at 1.75% on Wednesday, January 9th, as the sharp decline in oil prices temporarily dims its economic outlook for the coming months. “The drop in global oil prices has a material impact on the Canadian outlook, resulting in lower terms of trade and national income,” the bank said in a statement. …

2018 Annual Statistics

Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) President Garry Bhaura announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported a total of 77,426 residential transactions through TREB’s MLS® System in 2018. This result represented a 16.1 per cent decline compared to 92,263 sales reported in 2017. Total new listings entered into TREB’s MLS® System were down by 12.7 per cent over the same period …

Canadians Want to Cut Their Debts in 2019

According to a CIBC poll, 1 in 4 Canadians are focussing on paying down their debts in 2019 as interest rates rise. Results of the survey found that 29% of respondents increased their amount of debt in 2018. This increase was due to the following: Day-to-day Items – 34% Purchasing a New Vehicle – 24% Paying for a Home Repair …

“My husband and I will always recommend Sean and Leo …”

We first met Sean at an open house in 2015 and we clicked instantly. He was a genuinely down to earth, great guy — professional, funny and bonus, a Leafs fan like my husband. Sean helped us sell our first home and his expertise and knowledge helped to make it such an uncomplicated and wonderful experience. During such an emotional …