Come visit us at 2240 Greening Lane on Saturday, November 8th between 2:00pm and 4:00pm to view this Bronte Woods beauty! 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom freehold townhouse located near Appleby Line and Upper Middle Road.Ensuite bathroom, single car garage, main floor laundry and eat-in kitchen.Get there early as the recent price drop will have it sold quickly!For more information on this great property, ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on November 4, 2008
Come visit us at 4177 Rawlins Common on Sunday, November 2nd between 2:00pm and 4:00pm to view this North Burlington beauty! 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom freehold, end unit townhouse located just off Dundas street between Walkers Line and Appleby. Get there early as the recent price drop will have it sold quickly!For more information on this great property, call me at 905-220-9198 or send me an ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on November 1, 2008
The number of properties listed in some of Canada's major markets was down this quarter. This shift can be interpreted as a shift towards a more balanced sales-to-new-listings ratio. To achieve what would be considered a "balanced market", we look for the number of sales to equate to the number of houses put on the market for sale. Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Montreal have all shown slight ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on October 29, 2008
Burlington, Ontario: Although there is a lot of news permeating our print and airways regarding a softening real estate market, Burlington still seems to be holding strong. Burlington is still experiencing an increase in average housing prices for the month of September from last year to this year. Average prices were $329,416 in September 2007 to $370,479 in September 2008 representing a 12.47% ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on October 15, 2008
Oakville, Ontario: Although there is a lot of news permeating our print and airways regarding a softening real estate market, Oakville seems to be showing some resistance. Oakville is still experiencing an increase in average housing prices for the month of September from last year to this year. $466,802 in September 2007 to $479,853 in September 2008 representing a 2.8% increase. Housing prices ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on October 14, 2008
For those of us concerned about how the much publicized American financial meltdown will permeate north of the border, we should all take some relief in knowing that a World Economic Forum Report on global competitiveness has rated Canada's banking system as the soundest system in the world.These statistics were released to quell the panic due to the global financial crisis and bank failures. To help ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on October 10, 2008
Recent popular belief is that Canada will fall into the disastrous economic situation that has crippled the U.S. economy. As our economy is affected by what happens south of the boarder, it is important to understand that we have been able to maintain a solvent banking system (where the U.S. has failed) and our government has implemented measures to prevent a collapse of our real estate market (no ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on October 10, 2008
As of October 15, 2008, people interested in buying homes or refinancing mortgages should be aware of some significant changes that will affect HOW MUCH you can borrow and HOW LONG can you borrow it for.
To avoid the sub-prime lending meltdown that occurred in the U.S. and to maintain a strong Canadian housing market, CMHC (Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation), a body of the federal government ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008
If you are looking to increase the value of your home but just don't know what you can do, head to the Home Show. You can ask experts about improvements, discover the lastest innovations and save money when you make purchases at the show! Save on everything from window coverings to vacuums, from heating and air conditioning units to home security systems. If you are thinking about ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008
Shopping for your new home should be an exciting, enjoyable and relatively stress free experience. I have listed some tips on what to look for when you begin your search.
• Talk to your bank or mortgage broker before you begin so you can focus on what is a realistic option for you. Once your financial boundaries are established, it makes the search much easier.• Always consider your proximity to ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008