Last year ended stronger than expected for Canadian real estate and shed some hope for the industry and the Canadian economy as a whole. Many in the real estate industry predicted that 2009 would continue to post a decline in both units sold and average prices. MLS sales for 2009, however, were reported at approximately 465,000 which represents a 7% increase over 2008 and the average housing ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on January 22, 2010
Sean Kavanagh, Sales Representative, was the winner of the third Annual Rookie of the Year Award for CENTURY 21 Miller Real Estate. The announcement was made at the company's Christmas Lunch on Friday, December 18, 2009. Broker of Record Bill Miller presented Sean with the trophy.
Bill Miller and Sean Kavanagh
The Rookie of the Year Award
The objective of this award is ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on January 21, 2010
Canada and more specifically Ontario appears to have avoided any lasting impact from the collapse of the US housing market and the subprime mortgage market meltdown. What we have seen over the past 18 months was fear versus demand and fair market values relative to the true economic environment in Ontario. From the price stability we have seen, I would say we are on great footing going forward. The ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on January 14, 2010
2227 Viking Crescent, Burlington – In the Orchard for only $439,900
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Stunning Orchard Home! Beautiful hardwood throughout main floor in this 2200ft2 home. A spacious Master with upgraded ensuite and walk-in closet. 3 bed/3 bath. Kitchen with island, upgraded ceramic floors and stainless steel ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on December 16, 2009
Halton Region is considering a bold plan that would declare even more of its land off limits to development. 6,000 hectares, now mostly covered by fields and woodlots, is what could be affected by this historic ruling set for December 16th. The plan is to protect Halton’s natural assets from urban sprawl by formally declaring the land a "natural heritage system."
“To determine the ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on December 14, 2009
Burlington Real Estate:
Sales in November = 248
Average Sale Price = $385,904
Days on the Market = 39
List to Sale Price Ratio = 98%
Oakville Real Estate:
Sales in November = 259
Average Sale Price = $594,494
Days on the Market = 32
Milton Real Estate:
Sales in November = 137
Average Sale Price = $363,264
Days on the Market = 23
If you would like ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on December 14, 2009
There's no need for the Ontario government to hold public hearings on its plan to harmonize the provincial sales tax with the GST next July, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Wednesday, adding that voters can pass judgment on the issue in the 2011 provincial election.
Basically, McGuinty is telling the public he plans to ram this tax down your throat whether you like it or not and it doesn’t matter ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on November 18, 2009
Sales Stats for October Sales Volume Average Days on Market Burlington 138 $57,001,040 ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on November 16, 2009
Effective July 1, 2010, home buyers and sellers will pay 8 per cent more on legal fees, appraisals, real estate commissions, home inspection fees, and moving costs, adding about $1,500 in new taxes to the average residential real estate transaction in Ontario.
For homeowners the HST will also add hundreds of dollars in additional tax on utility bills, such as gas, electricity and home heating fuel, ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on November 16, 2009
SOLD - 2101 NOVIS WAY
Just put up the SOLD stickers on this great property in Burlington, Ontario. If you are thinking about getting some SOLD stickers put up on your property, all you have to do is give me a call!
LIST WITH ME AND GET HOME STAGING FOR FREE!!!
As part of my full service listing package to my clients, I will offer you a FREE consultation with a professional home ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on November 8, 2009