State of Emergency & Real Estate
The State of Emergency does not significantly impact real estate, as it continues to be an essential service. Live/in-person public open houses are prohibited, but Realtors may continue to help clients sell and buy homes. Impacts on Real Estate Short-term rentals for recreational purposes are effectively closed. If a booking was made prior to January […]
Helping Clients Win in a Competitive Market
Here’s what one of our recent buyers had to say about his experience: “That without the guidance and advice from Scott and Sue Masterson, I would not have been successful in purchasing my home. The work they put in and suggestions they made are what put me in the position to have the best offer […]
Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit
On November 5, the 2020 Ontario Budget addressed the well-being of seniors. The Province committed to creating a Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit. This fully refundable credit for the 2021 tax year aims to keep seniors safe, create jobs, and generate economic activity. The credit will be worth 25% of up to $10,000 in expenses […]
In 2020 Expect a Vibrant Spring Real Estate Market
Royal LePage’s Home Price Survey reveals that GTA home prices heat up as demand outstrips supply. To read more about this, go to: Royal LePage Home Price Survey Living in the GTA to Niagara corridor and thinking of selling? Call Scott, Susan or Leslie to arrange for your free market evaluation.* *Not intended to solicit […]
2019 Year-End Statistics from Realtors® Association of Hamilton-Burlington
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported 12,866 sales of residential properties located within the RAHB market area were processed through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System in 2019. This is 10.1 per cent more sales than in 2018. The average price of a residential property in 2019 was $587,745. This is up 4.9 per cent […]