Sean Kavanagh - Blog

Prices Up & Inventory Down: Get the most $$$ for your home by selling now!

sean.kavanagh@century21.ca — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Hamilton‐Burlington real estate board has just reported 819 property sales through the MLS for the month of January. This represents almost an 11 per cent increase in sales over the same month last year. They have also reported that 7.7 per cent fewer listings were taken in January 2012 compared to January of last year. The average sale price of a property has also risen 4.2% over last year’s average, yet the inventory of available properties has dropped by almost 12%

“The story for the month of January,” said RAHB President Cameron Nolan, “is that while sales have edged up compared to last year, we are seeing significantly fewer listings than normal. Our listing inventory is the lowest it has been in some time.”

What does this mean for you?

I hate to sound cliché, but now is a great time to sell. We are seeing a flood of buyers hitting the market right now. The most obvious reason would be the record low mortgage rates lenders are able to offer, but I think the weather also has something to do with it. Historically, people didn’t buy in January/February because who wants to go running from home to home in 3 feet of snow with temps in the minuses. The grass is green and the temps are up causing an early start to the spring market.

Buyers are out and ready to purchase, but there isn’t anything to buy right now. Everything that is in relatively good condition and priced well is selling after only a few days on the market. This has resulted in an upward pressure on prices. If you are considering selling your home this year, you may want to do it sooner than later. Once the spring hits and everybody starts putting their homes up for sale, the market will become more balanced causing a downward pressure on pricing.

Get into the market while inventory is low and you will get more money for your home.

Considering Buying or Selling Your Home?

For more information on buying or selling real estate in Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, or Toronto, or if you have questions about current market trends, staging properties or mortgage interest rate information, I'd be happy to answer all of your questions to accommodate all of your real estate needs.

Sean Kavanagh

Sales Representative

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Day 19 of 365 Things to do in Burlington - Shoeless Joe's Sports Bar and Restaurant

sean.kavanagh@century21.ca — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The worst thing about selling your house is you have to eat out a lot more than you normally would to accommodate showing requests. But the best part of selling your house is that you get to eat out a lot more than you normally would! Last night we had to accommodate a showing and decided to try Shoeless Joe's at Appleby and Upper Middle in Burlington. For the full menu, CLICK HERE

It is a great place for the kids as each booth had its own TV. Without having to ask, the Manager came over and switched our set to Looney Tunes to keep our little 2 1/2 year old occupied so the parents could enjoy a great meal.

If you are a fight fan, this would be an awesome place to watch the fights as you could watch everything from the comfort of your booth. Food was good and the service was friendly.

If there is a place or an event in Burlington that has left an impression on you and you would like to share it with my audience, please do not hesitate to drop me a line with your story and I will be sure to add it as on of the 365 Things To Do In Burlington.

Stunning South Burlington Home - Open House - Sunday January 29th - 2pm-4pm

sean.kavanagh@century21.ca — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Drop by 609 Thornwood Avenue, Burlington, L7N 3B9 this weekend to see this professionally updated family home.

Completely renovated open concept 3 bed/2 full bath home on quiet street in south Burlington. New kitchen (10)w/maple cabinets, island, ceramic floors and s/s appliances. Lower level w/large family room w/stone fireplace and full bathroom w/glass shower. Professionally landscaped, Freshly painted, Hardwood throughout, roof (11), main floor windows (11), and custom window coverings (11). Seller is RREA. RSA.

Open house: Sunday January 29th – 2:00pm – 4:00pm

For more photos – CLICK HERE

For a YouTube video of the property – CLICK HERE

46th Annual Winter Carnival

sean.kavanagh@century21.ca — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

If you are looking for something to do with the family this weekend, take part in the 46th Annual Burlington Winter Carnival January 22 to February 4, 2012. This weekend there are lots of activities planned for the entire family...so take your pick!

Saturday, January 28

5th Annual Bur Bear Bowling Family Fun Day

Burlington Bowl – 4065 Harvester Road (Harvester Road – East of Walkers Line)

Fee : $ 9.00 / Adults - $ 8.00 / Kids (14 and Under) [shoes Included in bowling fee] 2 PM to 4 PM - 2 games guaranteed bowling, prizes, and much more

Contact : Don at 289.208.3319 or email : burbearbowling@gmail.com

Sunday, January 29

Bur Bear Curling & Open House

Learn to Curl at the Burlington Curling Club 2295 New Street 2:00 to 4:00 PM

To register please Contact : Brian Moore 905.634.0014

AND...don’t forget about the

Lowville Winter Games: Sunday, January 29, 2012

11 AM to 4 PM - Many Outdoor Activities and Fun For All

DATE: Sunday, January 29th, 2012
TIME: 11am - 4pm
LOCATION: Lowville Park
(Guelph Line - North of Britannia Road)

The Games are a GO with or without Snow!*

2012 activities:

NEW! Body Zorbs and Human Gyroscope by Elephant Thoughts
try out the Bur Bear Adventure Challenge
log sawing competition
horse-drawn wagon rides
Conservation Halton birds of prey show
winter activities with Mountain Equipment Co-op
tasty treats from Lowville United Church
funnel cakes
Cupcake Diner truck
Gorilla Cheese food truck
parent & tot obstacle course with Momstown
sport medal ceramic painting with Art Glazed Over
Larry MacDonald will emcee the main stage program
juggling performances by Johnny Toronto
Zumba with Cedar Springs Health Raquet & Sportsclub