It’s the end of January and something is happening in the Burlington housing market. A house lists in an afternoon and is sold by night fall. A private evening showing with my client is attended by 5 other realtors and their clients also. No offers until Tuesday! “I must inform you, you will be one … Continued
How can we say this with such certainty? There are at least 3 solid indicators: #1 2019 is Ending Very Strongly All property types in Burlington have seen gains in 2019. But the “condo apartment” market has experienced the most dramatic increase in value this year: a remarkable 20%, with a 12% bump in October alone. … Continued
Check out the article for some sneak peeks of this year’s elaborate Christmas displays around the city. Wondering if a drive around Burlington is worth it during this hectic time of year? After spending some time appreciating the “WOW” factor some Burlington residents put into their holiday displays, my family’s vote is a resounding YES! … Continued
Yes, it is possible for Millennials to buy a home… provided they live with their parents for a while. Annoyances aside, this can actually be a fairly sound financial decision as you live rent-free in exchange for troubleshooting every device in the house. It’s also a very popular choice, with about a third of the GTA’s … Continued
The idea that you need a down payment of 20% is nonsense and could actually end up costing you more money. Oh, that got your attention, didn’t it? The world of real estate is a fascinating place. It’s absolutely full of experts. If you’ve ever bought or sold a house in your lifetime, you may … Continued
As Realtors®, we get asked over and over again: So, how’s the market? On any given day, there are a variety of ways to answer this question. We put this video together for you to take a closer look at some trends we’ve noticed. What’s the #1 question we get asked as Realtors®? Hands down: … Continued
Do you like a little fright in your Halloween night? If you can brave the rainy weather in the forecast, I went on a neighbourhood scavenger hunt to find you some truly awesome houses that go all out for Halloween. (Disclaimer: I know I didn’t find all the great houses in Burlington to go check out. … Continued
Worried you don’t know what’s happening around Burlington this Halloween? You can relax because I have found lots of places for kids to wear their costumes and collect all the candy they can handle! If your house is anything like mine, you have one kid who has about three costumes she needs to wear over … Continued
October 21st is a huge day in Canada. It marks the end of god-awful election ads. Oh, and the federal election too, I suppose. Housing is a massive issue going into this federal election. We’re living in a time where many homebuyers have been sidelined by new regulations and stress tests, while most of a generation … Continued
Ok so I obviously didn’t know when I settled in Burlington 12 years ago that someday Maclean’s Magazine was going to name this city the best place in Canada to raise a family. I moved here for the typical reasons people do: it was close enough to commute to Toronto and not as expensive as Oakville. That said, having … Continued