Duelling reports on housing

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:00:00 +0100

A U.S.-style housing crash is unlikely in Canada, says a study by the C.D. Howe Institute.

A decline in underwriting standards played an essential role in the American housing boom and subsequent bust. That has not been the case in Canada, says the study released Tuesday.

It comes on the heels of another study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, which said the Canadian housing market is a bubble ready to burst. It also shows the debate that economists are having over [...]

How to find the perfect home

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:00:00 +0100

To help you find your perfect home, one of the questions to ask yourself is what kind of neighbourhood you want to live in.

Looking for a home can be an exciting and exhilarating experience. But before you start your search, you first need to figure out where you want to live and what your housing needs will be both now and in the future.

To help you find the home that's right for you, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) suggests you ask yourself the following que [...]

OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND JULY 17TH AND 18TH

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

362 PEPPER DRIVE, BURLINGTON

SUNDAY JULY 18th 2:00 - 4:00pm

$424,900.

Well cared for and maintained bungalow in premium central location. Updated windows, furnace, A/C, roof re-shingled, chimney rebuilt, and 100 amp breaker panel. Reverse Osmosis water system. Kitchen cabinets have slide out organizers. The patio is covered and nicely manicured with gas hook-up for BBQ.

Baby it's hot out there! But what are the costs?

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

It is really not so bad, we love summer and all the fun things that comes with it. We love the sights of summer, the smells of summer and the tastes of summer, but not the electric bills that comes with keeping us cool in the heat of summer.

Here is some information about the new tiered pricing system for your electricity that was implemented on May 1, 2010

Tiered Prices

6.5 cents

per kilowatt hour (kWh)

energy use up to and including 600 kWh per m [...]

OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND - JUNE 12th AND 13th

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

2253 HANBURY COURT

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY JUNE 12TH &

SUNDAY JUNE 13TH, 2010.

2-4 pm

Brant Hills Semi in court location with pie shaped lot. Main floor family room addition with walk out to rear yard. Gleaming hardwood floor in dining room. Updated kitchen, windows and furnace. Freshly painted and new carpeting. $264,900.

& [...]

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 30, 2010

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

2253 HANBURY COURT
Sunday May 30th, 2010 2 -4 pm

Brant Hills semi-detached. COURT LOCATION. Pie shaped lot. Main floor family room addition with walkout to rear yard. Updated windows and furnace. New carpeting and freshly painted. Hardwood floor in dining room. Updated Kitchen. $274,900.

Visit with Vicky Mason-Espin, Sales [...]

Kathryn Nestor joins HEARTH & HOME REALTY INC.

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Thu, 27 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Kathryn Nestor has joined the HEARTH & HOME REALTY INC. team, and we couldn't be more pleased!

Kathryn has a vast resume in sales and customer service. As a long time resident of Burlington, Kathryn has chosen to work in her own community! Let Kathryn put her professional skills to work for you, whether buying or selling. You can reach Kathryn [...]

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2010

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0100

2-4 pm Saturday April 17, 2010

676 Ardleigh Crecent, Burlington

$339,900.

South East Burlington. 3 bedrooms. Hardwood flooring in living room and dining room and bedrooms. Inground pool. Eat in kitchen. Large foyer. Recreation room with fireplace. Visit with VICKY MASON-ESPIN, Sales Representative 905-333-5000 ext 505

Demand and supply coming into balance in resale market

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

OTTAWA - March 15th, 2010 - With rising activity in Toronto offset by lower activity in Vancouver, the number of homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards edged lower in February. In recent months, national sales activity has slowed while new listings continue to rise, resulting in a more balanced national resale housing market.

According to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), seasonally [...]

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 21, 2010

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

UNIT 1016- 700 DYNES ROAD, BURLINGTON

Sunday March 21, 2010 2:00pm to 4:00 pm

Spacious and bright, one bedroom unit with GREAT SOUTH WESTERN VIEW! Super lifestyle with many building amenities, underground parking, inground salt water pool, entertaining room, library and more! Rare to find living room with fireplace, eat in kitchen, in suite laundry [...]

OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2010

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

1016-700 DYNES ROAD

SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2010 2:00-4:00PM

Spacious 1 bedroom condo apartment with great south-western views. Rarely found wood burning fireplace. Bright eat-in kitchen. In suite laundry. 1 underground parking space. Building offers inground salt water pool, recreation room with pool table, sauna, exercise and m... [...]

Corinnne Byggdin welcomed by Hearth & Home Realty Inc., Brokerage

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Tamer Fahmi, Broker of Record and Hearth & Home Realty Inc., Brokerage are pleased to welcome Corinne Byggdin as a Sales Representative. Corinne herself has relocated from Manitoba, where she was active in the real estate industry. Corinne is experienced helping her clients in new and resale homes and looks forwarding to putting her negotiating skills to work for you.

Corinne Byggdin

Sharon Wise, Sales Representative joins HEARTH & HOME REALTY

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

We are pleased to welcome Sharon Wise, Sales Representative to Hearth & Home Realty Inc. Brokerage.

Real estate is more than just a transaction as it chronicles life's needs and highlights your accomplishments. Sharon's versatile business and management background has honed her skills of negotiating and making things happen. As you prepare to make changes in yo [...]

The Christmas Spirit is joined by Olympic Fever as the torch passes through Burlington!

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Next Saturday: December 19, the Olympic Torch route travels through Burlington

ROUTE NOTES:

4:16 p.m.

Olympic Torch Relay route travels west on Fairview Street, then makes its way south on Brant Street.

5:08 p.m.

Community Stop at Burlington City Hall: 426 Brant Street.

The Torch relay will then travel south on Brant, west along Lakeshore, and continue west along North Shore Blvd. E.

Olympic Torch Relay [...]

List my home during the holidays? Are you crazy?

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

With all the insanity of social engagements, gift buying, wrapping, cooking cleaning and the general stress of the holidays, why would I list my home for sale NOW?

Imagine a perfect storm... a low listing supply, serious buyers, a home that smells of freshly baked gingerbread and is all tidy and vacuumed with stockings hung by the fireplace with care! Get the picture... it is the perfect time to list your home!

People who look for a home during the Holidays are more seri [...]

Welcome to Vicky Mason-Espin

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

We are pleased that Vicky Mason-Espin, Sales Representative has joined HEARTH & HOME REALTY INC., Brokerage. Vicky is committed to making the process of buying or selling your home a rewarding experience. Your real estate needs will be handled with care, integrity, knowledge, honesty, patience, and persistence. Vicky's focus is commitment to exceptional customer Vicky Mason - Espin Every homebuyer faces the age-old question of whether to choose a fixed or variable rate mortgage. A new report by BMO's Economics Department provides valuable insights to help consumers make the right choice.

"The question of whether to lock in to a longer-term fixed mortgage rate or stay in a variable rate has become an increasingly complex and important issue," said Doug Porter, Deputy Chief Economist, BMO Capital Markets. "Short-term rates ar [...]

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