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…. Read More…
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Why Buying a Home Over the Holidays is a Secretly Genius Idea
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,… Read More…
RBC Clients Looking at Homes For Sale in Burlington?
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,… Read More…
Buying Your First Home in Burlington? Finally, A Break For You… A Four Thousand Dollar Break!
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… Read More…
OMG, He Won. Now What Impact Will Trump Have on Canadian Real Estate
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… Read More…
We Offered Orchard Neighbours Pumpkins for Food Donations, and the Results Made Us Proud to Live in Burlington
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… Read More…
Four Big Changes to Canada’s Housing Rules and How They Affect You
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… Read More…
Which Burlington Neighbourhoods Have the Best Schools?
Looking to move to Burlington for back to school next year? You’ll be pleased to hear that we have over 45 elementary schools and 12 high schools spread across the city. In fact, our schools are recognised for their academic excellence. Seven of our elementary schools received a score of 8 or higher, according to… Read More…
Burlington Housing Report: You Can No Longer Afford to Be Tentative
Being conservative in negotiations for a property in this market could cost you more than your dream home. Judging by the latest numbers coming out of the Burlington housing market, trying to save 5-10k could end up costing you many thousands more if the next house you’re interested in doesn’t come on the market for… Read More…