Blog Entries tagged 'burlington real estate in 2009'

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 [...]

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 [...]

Real estate recession over, new stats show

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Meredith Macleod
The Hamilton Spectator
(Sep 25, 2009)

Bidding wars are back for homes in Hamilton and Burlington.

Local realtors say houses are being snatched up quickly. A survey released yesterday by ReMax suggests home prices are ahead of the record levels of 2008 in seven of 11 markets across Canada.

Tamer Fahmi, broker at Hearth and Home Realty in Burlington, says there is strong activity across all price ranges and housing types.

A well-priced, [...]

MLS® home sales forecast revised

admin@tamerfahmi.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Have you noticed that the pace in the real estate market has regained momentum lately? Well your observations are accurate, according to the latest REALTORLink® News Release by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

Mr. Dale Ripplinger

2009/10 CREA President

It is clear that the real estate market has nationally shifted to a "Buyers' Market" a long overdue relief for many buyers who are looking to enter into the home ownership club.

While news releases are usually too generic in nature, it is most important that you analyze the specific market that you are considering to participate in.

Having primarily served the Burlington and surrounding area since 1989, at Hearth & Home we believe tha [...]

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 [...]