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Balancing the Emotional and Practical Sides of Buying a Home
Feb 01 2021
Imagine this scenario… You’re shopping for a new home. You drive to visit a recent listing. As you walk through the front door, you’re impressed. Every room looks fantastic. You see yourself relaxing on the spacious patio, cooking in the modern kitchen, and enjoying evenings with the family in the cozy living room. Your emotions […]
Think this is a Housing Crisis? Think Again…
Sep 22 2020
Real Estate Market Update in Hamilton – Burlington What’s Happening in the Real Estate Industry? The Average Home Price in Canada is now $637,000, as per CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association) My Message to Buyers and Sellers: Don’t be afraid to enter the market right now! We are in an inventory shortage in the area. […]
How CMHC’s New Mortgage Underwriting Rules will Affect Home Buyers
Sep 21 2020
Realtor.ca The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has implemented new underwriting criteria (eligibility requirements) to apply for homeowner transactional and portfolio mortgage insurance. Introduced earlier this summer, these new adjustments from CMHC come as a precaution while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact consumers in the real estate market and many other aspects of day-to-day life. The following […]
New First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
Jul 12 2019
On July 10, 2019, Jean-Yves Duclos, Federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced the new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive. Here is detailed list of criteria and conditions for this new Incentive, which can be found below, provided by the REALTORS Association of Hamilton-Burlington. The Federal Government is also offering the opportunity to stay up-to-date […]
What not to do after applying for a Mortgage
May 26 2019
This is it. After countless hours of online searches and numerous showings, you have found the perfect home and are ready to buy it. As such, you have just applied for a mortgage. In order to make sure you mortgage process goes smoothly, there are a few don’ts you should keep in mind. Keep your […]
3 Tips for Making your Home Buying Dreams Come True!
Feb 22 2019
Things to Know Before Buying an Older Home
Jan 25 2019
I LOVE working in Hamilton because of the beautiful architecture and gorgeous, charming features in older homes. There are so many warm, historic homes that I have been lucky to visit in showings and open houses, and I appreciate the character and qualities of each of them. Pocket Doors, Original Trim, Tall Ceilings, Crown Moulding, […]
2019 Housing Market Outlook
Jan 07 2019
If you’re thinking about moving in the next 12 months, here’s a bit of inside info to help you decide if it’s the right time for you. There were some big changes in the 2018 housing market, with prices finally starting to damper from record highs. Should we expect the same tumultuous market it’s been […]
Home-Buying Goals? 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Keep
Dec 20 2018
If home buying is on your to-do list next year, there are some tasks to tackle before you hit the streets. Admittedly, many of these New Year’s Resolutions relate to finances, and rightly so. A home is likely the biggest investment you’ll make in your lifetime, so here are five New Year’s Resolutions that you’ll […]