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  1. TREES FOR KIDS
    TREES FOR KIDS

        Saturday December 7, 2013   10:00am - 2:00pm CENTURY 21 Miller Real Estate Ltd, 467 Speers Rd, Oakville               Trees for Kids is a non-profit event where donated Christmas Trees are given away, free, to the first 60 people donating an unwrapped toy or gift for a good cause.  The focus is on gifts ...

  2. Dream Homes Vary by Generation
    Dream Homes Vary by Generation

    When you were born says a lot about your idea of the perfect home. Here is a review of the features that appeal most to the baby boomer generation, Gen X and Gen Y, plus tips on how to sell to homebuyers in each generation. When you envision your dream home, what does it look like? A trendy looking house in downtown Oakville? A condo in downtown Toronto? Or do you envision having two homes? One someplace ...

  3. Kick off the Festival of Lights!
    Kick off the Festival of Lights!

    Candlelit Stroll             When: Nov 29, 2013 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm              Where: Civic Square, 426 Brant Street   The Lakeside Festival of Lights is Burlington’s longest running festival, lighting up the waterfront from dusk to dawn for 40 days over the ...

    • November 28, 2013
    • The Hisey-McDermott Team
  4. What is Hanukkah or Chanukah?
    What is Hanukkah or Chanukah?

                    Hanukkah or Chanukah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. Also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which usually falls in late November to January on the secular calendar.  In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means "dedication."    Chanukah ...

  5. Markham’s Santa Claus Parade on This Weekend!
    Markham’s Santa Claus Parade on This Weekend!

    For over 40 years Santa has made his way up Markham's Main Street "ho, ho, ho-ing" and waving at hundreds of eager children.  For me, this truly marks the arrival of the holiday season! This Saturday, November 30, the tradition continues!  The parade begins at 11 a.m. with over 100 floats and marching bands traveling up Main Street (Hwy 48) beginning at Hwy 7 and finishing ...

  6. Renovating and Flipping...Where to Start.
    Renovating and Flipping...Where to Start.

    Definitely, there is a market for renovating distressed properties and returning an investment by returning the house to a proud structure and creating a home for potential buyers for 'pride of ownership.' The questions arise as to where, how and what the costs are into realizing a profit...the idea is to have a 'win/win' situation for the 'flipper' and the prospective buyer. Each community in the ...

  7. Beach Canal Lighthouse Group
    Beach Canal Lighthouse Group

        1155 Beach Boulevard, Hamilton, ON. Beach Canal Lighthouse Group           A 1959 Frank Panabaker painting. Steel, steel everywhere..   I recently had the opportunity to meet with Gloria Pffeferle, Membership Coordinator for the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group.  The group's desire is to restore the Lighthouse and ...

  8. Mortgage Monday: November 25th-December 1st
    Mortgage Monday: November 25th-December 1st

    Here are the best rates for the week of November 25th-December 1st Mortgage  Intelligence.     Call Bryan Guertin to get pre-approved early! phone: 905-842-4320 email: bryan.guertin@migroup.ca For unpublished rate specials, and for your personalized rate and mortgage plan, call: Bryan Guertin Mortgage Agent 905-842-4320 Mobile: 1-877-303-3313 Fax: 905-844-9699 bryan.guertin@migroup.ca ...

  9. A Collection of my Favourite Real Estate Quotes

    Famous quotations from some of the leaders in investing, business, and finance. These quotes give excellent insight into real estate, investing in real estate, property development,  and the values of owning real estate or buildings: “Owning a home is a keystone of wealth.. both financial affluence and emotional security”. –Suze Orman “It’s tangible, it’s ...

    • November 21, 2013
    • Gabriella Barillari
  10. Toronto with the celebration of the 47th annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Great Gulf.
    Toronto with the celebration of the 47th annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Great Gulf.

    Cavalcade of Lights presented by Great Gulf    The official start to the holiday season in Toronto with the celebration of the 47th annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Great Gulf. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with performances by pop favourite Tyler Shaw, rising star Cold Specks, award winning R&B singer Divine Brown and Grammy Award winner Carvin Winans. The ...

  11. Get your Home Ready For Winter- Window & Door Advice

    Winterizing Windows and Doors As temperatures are beginning to drop, heating bills may be on the rise as this chilly season approaches. Here are some tips on winterizing the windows and doors of your home to lower your heating bills, promote regular maintenance and awareness on getting your home ready for winter. Checking windows and doors is a good first step to ensuring that your home is receiving ...

  12. Online Office REV2 Beta Launches Today!
    Online Office REV2 Beta Launches Today!

      Use on any device: Mobile phone, tablet, or PC Social, interactive Newsfeed Fresh design that's intuitive to use To access OnlineOffice REV2 Beta today, visit your usual login page (onlineoffice.century21.ca) and click on the banner link for the new OnlineOffice REV2 Beta. Attend these webinars for a LIVE introduction and tutorial on the new features you've been waiting for! Thursday, ...

  13. Calling C21 Heritage Group Ltd. Realtors Shop to Win a Merry Shopping Spree!
    Calling C21 Heritage Group Ltd. Realtors Shop to Win a Merry Shopping Spree!

    Shop with our Business Benefits partners below from November 25th until December 6th, receive special discounts, and you could WIN! Participating Business Benefits Partners: Endless Vacation Rentals®: Resort vacation certificates MFS Supply: Personalized, branded lockboxes Teldon: Custom promotional calendars  Market Connections: Real estate marketing materials CarCostCanada: ...

  14. Dream Homes Vary by Generation
    Dream Homes Vary by Generation

    When you were born says a lot about your idea of the perfect home. Here is a review of the features that appeal most to the baby boomer generation, Gen X and Gen Y, plus tips on how to sell to homebuyers in each generation. When you envision your dream home, what does it look like? A trendy looking house in downtown Oakville? A condo in downtown Toronto? Or do you envision having two homes? One someplace ...

  15. Don't Leave the Leaves Any Longer...
    Don't Leave the Leaves Any Longer...

    Bagged Leaf and Yard Waste Collection As a Homeowner, you have undoubtedly discovered that the privilege of having a beautiful yard around your property comes with the unenviable job of raking and removing the fallen leaves and yard waste. This is a job that needs to be done around this time of year because very soon the snow and ice will make it more difficult, if not impossible to accomplish. ...

    • November 18, 2013
    • The Hisey-McDermott Team
  16. Buffini & Niego Training For Realtors
    Buffini & Niego Training For Realtors

    November 19 - 20, 2013 Toronto, ON Uncover the marketing strategies that agents earning over $150,000 per year are using Industry expert Brian Buffini and top producer Joe Niego coach this all new, 2-day Turning Point event. Discover how to work by referral and take your business to the next level! The secret to generating more listings in today's market 7 financial lessons designed ...

  17. Lights Out York Region!
    Lights Out York Region!

    Lights Out York Region   Last night 50,000 were left with no power in parts of York Region and Simcoe County. The power outage affected the areas of Aurora, Newmarket, Bradford, Georgina and Stouffville.   Strong winds sent high voltage power lines together causing problems at Hydro One’s Armitage Transformer Station in Newmarket.   At 5:49AM November 18, 2013 ...

  18. Cookies Aren’t Just For Santa
    Cookies Aren’t Just For Santa

    Bradford Santa Claus Parade 2013 The Santa Claus Parade Bradford was well attended this past Saturday November 16, 2013. It was wonderful weather for a parade Saturday night as creative, brightly lit floats and festive music moved along Holland Street in Bradford. The parade commenced promptly at 6:30PM from Bradford High School and carried South on Holland Street to Simcoe Road into the downtown ...

  19. COLLINGWOOD SANTA CLAUS PARADE
    COLLINGWOOD SANTA CLAUS PARADE

    "Christmas Around the World" is the theme of Collingwood's Annual Santa Claus parade. The parade will begin at 5 pm on Saturday, November 23rd. Please join the CENTURY 21 Millennium Inc. family, at 72 Hurontario St., Collingwood corner of Second St. to mark the official start of the holiday season. Bring your family and friends to be entertained by CCI's award winning band accompanied ...

  20. CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION RELEASES OCTOBER 2013 MLS® STATISTICS
    CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION RELEASES OCTOBER 2013 MLS® STATISTICS

    The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released the national home sales activity results for October 2013 as reported through the MLS® and co-operative listing systems. Sales decreased slightly from September 2013. Please click here for all the details.

  21. The New or Resale purchase dilema

    Excellent article by Ricky Chada in the Globe and Mail: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-garden/real-estate/new-or-resale-which-home-is-the-better-deal/article15462023/

  22. Christmas Candles for Ian Anderson House
    Christmas Candles for Ian Anderson House

    The Hisey-McDermott Team would like to highlight a very special organization that is close to our hearts, especially this year. We would like to introduce you to The Ian Anderson House Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization, right here in Oakville, that is making a difference in the lives of many people living with cancer, across the Peel and Halton Regions.  In the ...

    • November 17, 2013
    • The Hisey-McDermott Team
  23. NEW PRICE !!!!!!!!!!!!

    New Price for 144 Burnet Street  check it out. www.144burnetstreet4sale.com

    • November 15, 2013
    • Salil Joshi
  24. It's time to get Festive!!
    It's time to get Festive!!

    Don't MissThe Oakville Santa Claus Parade HO HO HO! Guess what time it is? It's the time of year when we wonder, how far away is Christmas really?? There's no snow on the ground, the sun is shining and the leaves are STILL falling off some of the trees, so Christmas HAS to be MONTHS away right? Wrong. Christmas is exactly 42 days away!!! Where's the proof you ask? Well.....this ...

  25. A Waldorf Christmas Fair
    A Waldorf Christmas Fair

    A Waldorf Christmas Fair   Sunday November 24 12pm - 4pm   Please Join us in celebrating this holiday season.  

  26. Leigh Anne and Rod Murdy are the newest Team at Century 21 Future!!

    After enjoying our own separate successes in Real Estate,we have now fulfilled another goal...to work together as a Team. With over 30 years of combined experience, we are so excited to finally join forces under the banner of Century 21 and we couldnt have made a better decision.  We invite everyone to contact us at 905-875-2100 or by email at murdyteam@century21.ca  We can't wait ...

  27. WINTERIZING YOUR HOME

      As the seasons change, so do the things around your home. Here is Lorynne Lofsky-Cadman’s guide to help keep your home in top shape by preparing it for the cold.       WINTERIZING YOUR HOME     Get your mind INTO the gutters. Your roof's drainage system annually diverts thousands of gallons of water from your house's exterior and foundation walls. ...

    • November 14, 2013
    • Lorynne Cadman
  28. 5 Ways to lower your heating costs

      5 Ways to lower your heating costs Lower energy bills are great for your wallet this winter and impress buyers, who are increasingly concerned with past utility costs, when it’s time to sell. 1) Don’t let heat escape through the doors and windows! Put new seals around old windows frames and panes. Also, slide draft stoppers under doors within your home and attach draft guards ...

  29. Proper Fall Lawn Care Is Important
    Proper Fall Lawn Care Is Important

    As the last of the leaves fall, the flowers die and the grass becomes dormant; you may feel a giant sigh of relief. After all, cold weather and the winter season means you don’t have to bother with your garden or grass right? Not exactly, the truth is that there are still some considerations that homeowners should be aware of as you prepare for the colder months. Put Away The Lawn Mower. Make ...

    • November 13, 2013
    • The Hisey-McDermott Team
  30. Survey focuses on two generations of buyers By Jean Sorensen
    Survey focuses on two generations of buyers By Jean Sorensen

      The millennials (known also as the children of baby boomers born between 1972-1992) and the post Second World War baby boomers (born 1946-1965) are making the greatest impact on the real estate industry today. “Both the boomers and the millennials want move-in ready homes,” says Century 21 Real Estate Canada president Don Lawby. His company, in conjunction with Rona, recently ...

  31. The average Canadian can build wealth with investment property.
    The average Canadian can build wealth with investment property.

    The average Canadian can build wealth with investment property. As Bryan Guertin, mortgage broker, says: “Investment property is being increasingly viewed as a pension plan for the future … an investment property can be a great source of retirement funds.” – (Your Home & Mortgage). One of the most important financial decisions you make if you are thinking about building ...

    • November 12, 2013
    • Marcia Cordero
  32. 5 Key Things To Consider When Buying A Resale Home
    5 Key Things To Consider When Buying A Resale Home

    5 key things to consider when buying a resale home The decision to buy a house is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make.   The more information a home buyer has in advance, the more informed the purchase decision will be. The decision to buy a house is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. Here are five key things to keep in mind: 1. ...

    • November 12, 2013
    • Denise Dawes
  33. The cost of life in the suburbs
    The cost of life in the suburbs

    Canada's housing price keeps moving up quickly year by year, which cause a lot of people to move to suburbs or plan to move to suburbs to reduce their costs. Usually we tend to think that the housing price in suburbs are cheaper and  will save us more money. However, there are some major expenses that we may not been thinking about. Here Stefania Moretti from MoneySense Magazine shows ...

  34. Sales and prices rise
    Sales and prices rise

    Real Estate sales in GTA continue to bounce back after taking a short pause last year. Sales in September were uo 30 per cent compared year ago. Analysts say that people have been pre-approved for a mortgage and now jumping into the market before interest rates go up. While the rates have been creeping up, major increases are not expected for several months. The global economic outlook is still uncertain, ...

  35. WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
    WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE

           Nothing beats the ambience of a wood burning fireplace - cozy heat, beauty, and that familiar, inviting crackle. However, traditional wood burning fireplaces require specialized masonry construction, a fair amount of space, and often additional structural support due to the heavy weight of materials used. For new construction ...

  36. INDOOR AIR QUALITY
    INDOOR AIR QUALITY

      Green Real Estate: Indoor air quality As temperatures drop and the autumn leaves begin to blanket the earth we collectively embark on our migration to the warmth, comfort and protection of our indoor spaces. According to Health Canada, we spend about 90 per cent of our time indoors at home, at work or in recreational settings such as shopping malls, restaurants and gyms. We often talk ...

  37. A Jacket With No Medals - Lest We Not Forget our Allied Veterans

    I recently had the opportunity to meet with Mary Feric from SNAPD Burlington. During our meeting while discussing the November Issue of Snapd, Mary mentioned a man she met while doing one of the Veteran Profiles for the Remembrance Day section. This man's name is Paul Watley. Paul is an Allied Veteran, he immigrated to Canada in 1948 after he took leave of the Belgian Army, he and his wife are residents ...

  38. October market sees gradual gains

      According to figures released today by The Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board (OMDREB), the number of sales were up 2.1 per cent in October compared to the same period in 2012. Monthly sales totaled 630 compared to 617 in October 2012. The number of year-to-date sales increased by 3.6 per cent. “The October real estate market was relatively sluggish as we saw only a small ...

    • November 11, 2013
    • Trevor Ross
  39. Renovating? What Will Your Return Be
    Renovating? What Will Your Return Be

    The thought of home renovation may be a daunting one, but in reality, it can be the best move a homeowner can make. Investing in your home can dramatically increase the value when it’s time to sell. Gutting the kitchen, expanding the master bedroom, or even updating carpet to hardwood, can make your home more appealing to potential buyers. Kitchens and bathrooms are among the top projects that ...

  40. Habitat for Humanity Halton - Fall Newsletter
    Habitat for Humanity Halton - Fall Newsletter

    Fall Newsletter   EXCITEMENT OF PARTNER FAMILIES EVIDENT AT GROUND BREAKING   Two families couldn't hide their enthusiasm on Oct. 3 as Habitat Halton broke ground on its second Milton build since inception in 1999. The Milton project will ...

    • November 9, 2013
    • Lynn Timson
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