Blog Entries tagged 'Sales'

It's been a good year so far

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:00:00 +0100

The Greater Hamilton-Burlington area resale market reported a total of 1021 units sold in August, indicating a decrease of 9.5 per cent from the same month last year but an increase of almost 2 per cent over July of this year, according to Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) statistics released by the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB). Total unit sales for the first eight months of 2010 are being reported at 8.1 per cent higher than the same period last year, whi [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

BMO 2009 Top Sales Award goes to...

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Recently Glenn MacLaren, Mortgage Development Specialist with Bank of Montreal, was awarded the Top Sales Award for 2009. Glenn was one of the highest producers across Canada.

Glenn's success is no surprise. He always treats our clients with respect and possesses the knowledge to determine the correct financing product. It is fo [...]

Are Canadians better to go Fixed or Variable? BMO Mortgage Report

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

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 [...]

Hamilton - Burlington real estate market one of the healthiest in the country.

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

(October 5, 2009 - Hamilton, Ontario) The Hamilton-Burlington area resale market reported a total of 1,216 units sold in September, indicating an increase of 20 per cent over the same month last year. The total unit sales for the first three quarters of 2009 are being reported at 2.6 per cent lower for the same period last year, while new units listed are 8.8 per cent lower for the year-to-date, according to Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) statistics released by the REAL [...]

June marks highest sales on record

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

"June marked the sixth straight month of increased sales, and had the highest number of residential sales on record, surpassing the record number sold in May 2007 during that year's scorching market."

Bruce King, President RAHB - Read more

Spring market shows positive signs.

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:00:00 +0100

(June 4, 2009 - Hamilton, Ontario) The Hamilton-Burlington area resale market reported a total of 1,342 units sold in May, indicating a decrease of 8.2 per cent over the same month last year, but an increase of 9.4 per cent over April. The total unit sales for the first four months of 2009 are being reported at 17 per cent lower for the same period last year, while new units listed are 7.6 per cent lower for the year-to-date, according to Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) statist [...]

Great news for 2009...REAL ESTATE IS ON SALE!

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100

After a good run of a buoyant Sellers' real estate market the pendulum and power has just shifted to the Buyers' side!

If you are a first time Buyer it is a great time to negotiate your way into home ownership. Just like Boxing Day sales, the deals are better now than they have been through good economic times. So instead of buying that big screen plasma TV, computer or new sofa, it's time to invest in a piece of real estate right now! The added bonus for you is th [...]

Carol Franko Joins Hearth & Home Realty Inc.

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0100

We at Hearth & Home Realty are thrilled to announce the recent appointment of CAROL FRANKO, Broker. Carol has joined us in our downtown Burlington location, she is a real joy to have in the office, her experience and wisdom will greatly contribute to all clients and friends of HEARTH & HOME REALTY.

July In the Market...

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Unit sales remain strong in Burlington

As we conclude the first half of 2008, the Burlington area real estate market is still showing customer confidence and enthusiasm, adding 350 unit sales in the month of June, this brings the monthly average year-to-date to 298 units sold per month or a total of 1,788 residential homes sold. This is slightly above the monthly average for 2007, which was recorded at 291 units sold per month. Average home prices are currently sitting at $352,274, agai [...]

National Summary 2007

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100

National MLS® resale housing activity in October 2007 reached its highest level on record for the month of October and sales remain on track for a new annual record, according to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

Seasonally adjusted sales climbed 1.3 per cent compared to the previous month to 41,871 units in October 2007. The monthly increase resulted from strengthened activity in Ontario and Quebec, which more than offset fewer sales in British Co [...]