Understanding Ontario’s Real Estate Boom – Presentation by Craig Alexander
On Wednesday, September 27th, we had the privilege of attending a presentation given by Craig Alexander, the Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist at the Conference Board of Canada. For a bit more insight into the Conference Board and Mr. Alexander’s background, click here. The subject of the presentation was ‘Understanding Ontario’s Real Estate Boom.’ We […]
Real Estate Market Update – What’s Happening Around the GTA?
On May 1st, Team Masterson attended a real estate market update session with guest speaker Phil Soper, President & CEO of Royal LePage and Brookfield Real Estate Services Inc. Before I share his insights, you might want to know a bit about the man behind the presentation and the company behind the man. Phil Soper […]
Three Pillars of Protection when Buying or Selling with a Registered Real Estate Professional
All real estate brokers and salespersons in Ontario are registered with, and regulated by, Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). That’s why working with a real estate professional provides buyers and sellers with three pillars of protection: Knowledge, Professional Standards and Insurance. KnowledgeReal estate professionals must complete courses before they can enter the real estate […]
Wondering about updates before listing your home?
When you’re getting ready to sell your home, you begin to consider all of the things that might make it attractive to potential buyers. Should you renovate the kitchen? Update the bathrooms? Trade the carpets for hardwood? Throw on a fresh coat of paint? For some home owners the idea of spending time or money […]
Statistics Canada information helps us understand potential housing trends and opportunities…
Have a look at these two graphs. You will note that the lion’s share of the Baby Boomer generation is still a number of years away from downsizing out of their family home, while those in their mid 20s to mid 30s are starting to have families and will be looking for more space. This […]
Eight Ontario Real Estate Boards Form Regional MLS® System!
This is exciting news for our clients! Eight Ontario real estate associations have joined together to create a regional shared MLS® data system. This represents MLS® based listings and sales data from more than 7,000 Realtors belonging to the following local boards: Brantford Regional Real Estate Association (BRREA) Cambridge Association of REALTORS® Inc. (CARI) Guelph […]