Have you been looking for a safe place to buy a house to raise your kids? Have you been looking to retire in a community you will feel most comfortable living in? Are you thinking of purchasing in an area where everyone wants to live. Halton region is your best choice.
According to Maclean's magazine's 2009 ranking of crime in Canada, for the second year in a row, Halton was named the safest ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on March 11, 2009
Open house at 23 East Bend Avenue South in Hamilton on Sunday March 15th between 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
Great family home located steps from Gage Park. Freshly updated 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 storey beauty. Loads of character with original hardwood throughout first floor and new carpet on staircase. Recently upgraded kitchen w/ceramics with walkout onto large deck and fenced in yard. Separate dining ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on March 10, 2009
Bargain basement borrowing costs are prompting many Canadians to opt for fixed mortgages even though variable products continue to be a money-winning option for the foreseeable future, industry observers say.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's chief economist Benjamin Tal says variable rate mortgages should produce the greater benefit for the next two to 2.5 years, but be a wash over five years. ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on March 10, 2009
When you pair falling housing prices with record low interest rates, both variable and fixed, many financial experts have deemed a home purchase in this market "a no-brainer."
Even though the financial experts have labelled a home purchase a "no brainer", consumers' fear is keeping them from taking advantage of the great opportunities out on the market today. As prices for most consumer goods, cars ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on March 10, 2009
Canada's housing industry is thrilled with the government's new budget, which provides up to $7.8 billion in tax relief and funding for everything from home renovations to housing for low-income seniors. From First Nations housing to first-time buyers' incentives, there's something for almost everyone.
The Conservative government came through on its election promise to help first-time buyers with ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on March 7, 2009
4886 Verdi Street, Burlington, L7M 0H4
Upscale Alton Village corner lot beauty with 1900 ft2 of living space. 3 bedroom + Den and 2.5 bathrooms. Oversized Master bedroom with ensuite including Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and large walk-in closet. Eat-in kitchen with walkout to the fenced in yard. Separate dining room, bedroom level laundry and high end upgrades throughout. Inside garage ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on March 4, 2009
Term Rate 6 Months 5.00% 1 Year 3.90% 2 Years 3.90% 3 Years 4.00% 4 Years 4.09% 5 Years 4.19% 7 Years 5.70% 10 Years 6.05% Prime 3.00% ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on February 28, 2009
Guess which country, alone in the industrialized world, has not faced a single bank failure, calls for bailouts or government intervention in the financial or mortgage sectors. Yup, it's Canada. In 2008, the World Economic Forum ranked Canada's banking system the healthiest in the world. America's ranked 40th, Britain's 44th.
Canada has done more than survive this financial crisis. The country is ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on February 22, 2009
"Sean was able to list our property, show it to multiple parties, and sell it for what we wanted - in 36 days, over the Christmas holidays, and while we were on our honeymoon!" - Brent Fraser.
The above excerpt was taken from a testimonial of a client that recently benefitted from a professional home staging consultation. If you are thinking of selling your property and want to ensure it gets sold ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on February 20, 2009
Market Watch
2,670 Resale Housing Transactions in January
Toronto Real Estate Board Members reported 2,670 sales in January from the 5,075 sales reported in the first month of 2008. Of these, 1,106 transactions took place in the City of Toronto compared to 2,128 in January 2008. In the surrounding "905" area, 1,564 sales were recorded, from 2,947 last year.
The GTA housing market has not been ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on February 17, 2009