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
You’re buying your first home and stressing over every penny you own. So how does an extra couple of thousand dollars sound? We thought so. We’re so excited to announce that, earlier this week, the government confirmed that first-time buyers in Ontario are now eligible for a rebate of up to $4,000 to buy their … Continued
Are we about to see housing prices go up in Canada, because thousands of Americans will flee their country in a Jerry McGuire-like storm out? That’s not likely. But (shudders typing the words) President Trump’s politics and plan will spill into Canada’s real estate scene. If you’re planning on buying or selling a home in … Continued
Sometimes all you can say is wow. We’re always praising Burlington and saying it’s the best place in the world to live. But until you see the community come together for a great cause, you don’t know exactly how great it is. We just ran our Second Pumpkin Food Drive in the Orchard, this time … Continued
The Liberal government is implementing new rules for Canada’s housing market, to protect people from taking on more mortgage than they can handle, and keep us from being the inspiration for The Big Short 2. There is always lots to discuss whenever there is any change to the housing rules, and today we’ve got 4 … Continued