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Interest rates may be on the riseIf you have been considering buying a house, refinancing to see if it you can save money by lowering your monthly payments, or are interested in taking some equity out to pay for some renovations, pay for some upcoming large purchases, or even just to use that money to go on that much needed vacation, then now is the time to consult a mortgage broker and find out whether now is the right time for you ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 30, 2009
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Many Losing their Property Virginity this Spring!First-time homebuyers are being lured into the real-estate market this spring by falling prices, lower interest rates, a large selection of homes to choose from and new government incentives. Century 21 Miller Real Estate has shown a drastic increase in the number of real estate transactions since the beginning of the year and much of that can be attributed to the number of first timers not wanting ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 27, 2009
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First Time Home Buyers – Be Prepared!If you have been following my blogs, you will know that a flood of buyers have come on the market hoping to take advantage of lower prices and record low interest rates. The mistake many new home buyers make is forgetting to calculate the additional cost associated with real estate purchases and sales.
There are many things a first time home buyer should consider well before they start searching ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 27, 2009
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Hamilton Mountain Beauty priced to sell at $189,000!!!
JUST REDUCED to $189,000 - 21 East 16th Street on the mountain in Hamilton
Great family home located in a prime central mountain neighbourhood. This recently updated detached 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2.5 storey beauty offers a separate dining room and living room, main floor den, with a large eat-in kitchen with walk-out to large deck and private backyard. Recently painted and updated. Up on the ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 22, 2009
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Sunday Open House –Alton Village Corner Lot Freehold Beauty!
JUST REDUCED to $333,900
Open house at 4886 Verdi Street in Burlington on Sunday May 24th between 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
Upscale Alton Village corner lot beauty with 1900 ft2 of living space. 3 bedroom + Den and 2.5 bathrooms. Oversized Master bedroom with ensuite including soaker tub, separate shower and large walk-in closet. Eat-in kitchen with walkout to the fenced in yard. Separate dining room, ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 20, 2009
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Interest Rate Watch – May 15, 2009Term Rate 6 Months 4.25% 1 Year 2.90% 2 Years 2.85% 3 Years 3.05% 4 Years 3.59% 5 Years 3.59% 7 Years 4.95% 10 Years ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 15, 2009
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Burlington Real Estate Market Report – April 2009
Burlington, Ontario: The nice weather and the emergence of spring coupled with the effects of record low interest rates and low housing prices have renewed life back into Burlington real estate!
Average prices are steadily rising and gradually catching up to the prices of last year. Average prices were $351,203 in April of 2008 compared to $345,400 in April 2009. This also represents a 2% increase ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 14, 2009
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Oakville Real Estate Market Report - April 2009
Oakville, Ontario: If you were ever looking for the right time to buy in Oakville, don't wait any longer as now is the time. With record low interest rates, large inventory of houses on the market and stabalizing prices, you might not want to miss out on the great opportunities to buy your Oakville dream property.
Average housing prices in Oakville are gradually catching up to the prices of ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 14, 2009
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Tips for maintaining a beautiful lawnHave you been fighting the battle of the weeds, brown patches, or sprawling clover? Well, we will look at some lawn care strategies that will help revive your grass into a full, lush, green, weed-free lawn! When real estate professionals talk about curb appeal, it starts with the lawn. Now that spring is upon us and more people are heading out into the yard to tackle the issues left over from a ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 14, 2009
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How to stage your home like a pro1. Clean house Make sure your house is clean! Get rid of odours - a huge turnoff for prospective buyers - by opening windows, washing floors and walls and cleaning your rugs and upholstery. Next, de-clutter your space. A jam-packed house not only makes the house look cluttered, it makes the house look smaller. When you are selling, the objective is to make your home look bigger! A lot of sellers ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 7, 2009
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Common mistakes buyers should avoidLesson #1 Never skip the home inspection Investing $300-$400 before you take possession could save you thousands after you take possession. If you trust your real estate agent, trust the home inspector they use. It is also advisable to interview other inspectors to make sure you are satisfied the inspector you choose will do the best job for you. Go online and download lists of questions you should ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 7, 2009
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Burlington: The 4th best place to live in Canada!
According to MoneySense magazine, Burlington has been ranked the 4th best place to live in all of Canada and the best place to live in the GTA. Burlington was the only GTA city ranked in the top 10, ranked 4th behind Victoria, Ottawa-Gatineau and Kingston.
The lifestyle and investment magazine used criteria such as weather, crime levels, home prices and employment prospects to rank each city. ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on May 7, 2009
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