Understanding the 2024 Federal Budget
The 2024 Federal budget was the highlight in April. Along with the government spending plan were several proposed policy decisions with direct impacts on Canadian Real Estate. In this special edition of our newsletter, we want to highlight some of these policy decisions and their impact on the market, their benefits, and how to mitigate […]
Best Home Renovations for Maximizing your Return on Investment
When it comes to owning a home, it’s important to consider not only your immediate needs but also the long-term value. One way to increase the value of your property is through strategic renovations. By focusing on specific areas that offer a high return on investment (ROI), you can enhance your home’s appeal and attract […]
Best Neighbourhoods in Hamilton For First Time Home Buyers
As a first-time home buyer, finding the best neighbourhoods in Hamilton for you, Ontario can be overwhelming. You want a location that is safe, affordable, and has plenty of amenities nearby. Luckily, Hamilton has many great neighbourhoods that meet these criteria. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the best neighbourhoods in Hamilton, […]
Why You Should Move to Hamilton
Why you should move to Hamilton – maybe it’s a question as to why shouldn’t you move to Hamilton? There are so many great things about Hamilton. Hamilton, Ontario is a city that is rapidly gaining popularity as a great place to live, work, and play. Located on the western end of Lake Ontario, Hamilton […]
6 Things to Know About the Offer Process
Buying a home is not as simple as it looks on HGTV. Navigating the sales process can be challenging for both buyers and sellers, often involving many steps and quick decisions. We all know the market is challenging for first-time home buyers right now. That being said, we are seeing a bit of a lull […]
A Guide to Cash Offers
We all know the market is super competitive right now! Inventory continues to remain low and buyer demand is high. If you’re asking yourself what this means and what it could lead to, you’re not alone. When this happens, the likelihood of you receiving a cash offer. This is a promise to purchase your property […]
What to Look For When Buying a House In The Winter
When we think of real estate and the idea of buying a house, spring and summer automatically come to mind. However, buying a house in the winter and more specifically over the holidays can actually be an advantageous time for both buyers and sellers. Over the winter and the holiday season, there is a smaller […]
Things to do in Dundas
Hamilton is a big city; Downtown Hamilton certainly has that big city feel. However, the truth is we know that maybe everyone is not a fan of that “big city” feel. Welcome to Dundas, Ontario! Dundas offers something for everyone, it is a beautiful historic downtown that is surrounded by nature and more. Also known […]
The New Stress Test – How Does it Affect You?
Today is the day, the Government of Canada has raised the bar that anyone must meet when applying for a mortgage. You’re probably wondering, how does this affect me or what is the stress test anyways? In 2017, the federal government introduced a mortgage stress test for anyone who is applying for a mortgage or […]
Buying a Home in a Hot Market & the Conditions
Are you looking at buying a home in this market right now? We already know what you’re going to say… It’s impossible. We sympathize with every first-time homebuyer right now. It is a whirlwind of emotions that has left us all feeling fatigued about purchasing a home. The truth is if you’re looking to buy […]
