If you grew up in a neighbourhood that had kids learning to ride bikes and doing cartwheels in the streets, or shooting hoops in each other’s driveways, you’re going to feel at home in Aldershot before you even buy a house here. You will see the mature trees and the friendly people and say to … Continued
The leaves are falling, but are the real estate prices in Burlington? Lord, I feel sick after that pun. I apologize. Those of you who have been tracking the real estate market for the last few months have seen what’s been called the “return to sanity.” It’s been a departure from the break-neck speed and increases … Continued
If you’re selling a home, we probably scared the hell out of you last month when we hinted at a possible decline in the Burlington area’s real estate market. Or maybe we caused a slight fist pump if you’re looking to buy a home in Burlington. Now we have the stats to back that up. … Continued
… A drop in prices over the last month or so. You may be asking yourself, “Has the price of homes in Burlington finally calmed the heck down?” Maybe, but it’s still too early to tell. If you’ve been following our blog, or trying to buy a house in Burlington, you know we’ve seen some … Continued
We don’t have to tell you that homes in Toronto are more expensive than homes in Burlington. We’ve covered this issue before and you already knew that Toronto’s cost-of-everything is higher. But, here’s something you probably didn’t know: Burlington’s land transfer tax is A LOT lower. It can literally save you thousands of dollars before you’ve even booked … Continued
It’s difficult not to hear about the ever increasing housing prices in the GTA. It’s equally difficult not experience shock at the way outskirt communities like Burlington and Oakville are catching up or surpassing the average house price in The City of Toronto. The numbers, however, are a bit deceiving. You see the average cost … Continued
You would be amazed how many people choose their house based on things like its proximity to the local rink. People choose their neighbourhood based on the childhood they had, and the childhood they want to give their kids. They remember what it was like to have dad tie their skates. Or to have mom … Continued
If you have been following the local real estate market at all, these numbers are probably not terribly surprising, but they still jump out at you. REMAX released their 2017 housing numbers and reported that the average property for sale in Burlington went for $535,520 in 2016, a 20% increase compared to $446,961 in 2015. … Continued
We know it sounds crazy, but hear us out on this one. The holiday season is the most underrated time to buy a home. But, we don’t want everyone else to know that, so let’s keep this information between the two of us. It’s true! If you play your cards right in December and January, … Continued
Be sure to add an extra $60 a month to your estimated mortgage payment. How do RBC’s new mortgage rates affect you if you’re looking to buy a home in Burlington, or any other city in Ontario? It’s significant enough to raise your monthly payments by $60.00 on a $400,000 mortgage amortized over 25 years, … Continued