Sales, Listings and Average Price, 2003-2012
Ancaster
Grimsby
Burlington
Hamilton Centre
Caledonia
Hamilton East
Dundas
Hamilton Mountain
Dunnville
Hamilton West
Flamborough
Stoney Creek
Glanbrook
Waterdown
Source: RAHB
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Posted by Todd Fryer
on January 21, 2013
Protecting Your Home While You're Away This Season
Cold winters often prompt many to head for sunshine, sandy beaches and warmer climates. In the excitement of exotic locales and getaways, finding your bathing suit and making sure to pack your sunscreen typically takes priority over residential maintenance issues. However, these areas are important.
1. Turn Down Your Water Heater: Changing ...
Posted by Todd Fryer
on January 11, 2013
Advice for Home Buyers
Finding the perfect home doesn't happen in one day. It takes careful planning and lots of work. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to simplify the process.
1. THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE STARTING YOUR SEARCH
What Features Do You Need?
Do you need an extra bathroom, a garage, a fenced backyard, or lower utility bills? Do you want ...
Posted by Todd Fryer
on December 20, 2012
The time to sell your home is whenever you are ready to show it at its best and when you're emotionally able to move on. The fact that the mercury is dipping matters little. Homebuyers are not bears, they don't hibernate in winter.
According to the U.S.-based National Association of Realtors, nine out of 10 homebuyers search for homes online at their workplaces, on their smart phones, and from the ...
Posted by Miguel Lima
on December 6, 2012
Student rentals: Five ways to avoid problems
Student rentals: Five ways to avoid problems
When investing in property near universities, chances are students will be its inhabitants. While there are some pros to this kind of investment (such as high demand, for example), there can be some drawbacks and other things to consider, Animal House ...
Posted by Todd Fryer
on November 27, 2012
Taxes
Here’s how you might be able to trim your property tax bill
Bloomberg/Andrew HarrerEvery province has a mechanism whereby you can lower the assessment on your home and ultimately the amount of property taxes you owe.
There’s no question there is something appealing about lowering your taxes.
What if somebody told you a little ...
Posted by Todd Fryer
on November 11, 2012
Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is promising that he will be transparent about any moves the bank makes to raise interest rates in the future.
In a speech delivered in Nanaimo, B.C., Monday, Carney told a Vancouver Island economic summit that Canadians will know exactly what the bank is doing and why.
He said the bank is preparing to release its Monetary Policy Report within the ...
Posted by Todd Fryer
on October 29, 2012
Winterizing your house from top to bottom
The Roof – Now is the best time to inspect the roof for missing or worn shingles to prevent roof leaks. If it is not possible to safely check the roof yourself, consult a professional to have a look. While you have the ladder out, have a look at the gutters. Scoop out any debris, clean the drains and downspouts. You may also want to consider ...
Posted by Todd Fryer
on October 18, 2012
I got a chance to attend the 2012 Fall Home Show in Toronto and I want to share my thoughts with you about this year's show.
The big theme this year is Eco-Living and being environmentally friendly. This is not the first time this trend has appeared at any home show, but has been so over the past few years. It is important that we consider the environment in order to help with renewal and to continue ...
Posted by Miguel Lima
on October 2, 2012
With Canadians entering the housing market in greater numbers than ever before, it wouldn’t be surprising to find that many suffer buyers’ regrets.
A recent survey commissioned by TD Canada Trust found the two biggest regrets — reported by 60 per cent of the 1,002 respondents — have to do with finances; not making a bigger down payment and not doing enough research ...
Posted by Todd Fryer
on August 27, 2012