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Don't Miss A Great Opportunity To Get On The Property Ladder! Spacious South Burlington Freehold Townhouse within walking distance to the lake! Located on a quiet family friendly crescent. Large renovated master bedroom. Finished basement with walk-out to backyard and 2 tiered deck. Eat-in kitchen. Air Con and Furnace 3 years old. Conveniently located. Close to QEW, public transportation, schools and shopping. ALL FOR UNDER 300K!!! For more photos and ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on May 8, 2012		More
To Buy or Not To Buy.....There is NO Question! Buying a home today...at today’s prices, would have a home owner paying less per month than if that home owner bought a home 25 years ago...at 1987 prices! I was recently at a real estate symposium and we were discussing the affordability of homeownership in today’s market. We were talking about current purchase prices vs. historic low interest rates and it took us back to a time when ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on April 23, 2012		More
What you should know about deeply discounted mortgage rates You’ve heard the expressions ‘cheapest isn't always best’ OR ‘you get what you pay for’. This also applies to shopping for the best mortgage rates. When you are looking at paying off your largest investment over 25-30 years, it is easy to jump on the lowest rate available. But, the low-rate mortgages could actually cost you more in the long run. Check The ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on January 20, 2012		More
Double Air Miles Giveaway Program! - Earn Double the Air Miles when you Buy or Sell with me. The last time you sold or bought a house, what did you get from your Realtor to say ‘Thanks for your business’? A bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers, a gift card? How would you like to earn enough Airmiles for a return flight to Montreal, Chicago or New York City! Let me send you on a vacation with my 2011 Airmiles Giveaway Program. BONUS Air Miles Giveaway!!!! ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on October 3, 2011		More
More Great Words From Some Great Clients! My wife and I recently bought and sold with Sean, and we were absolutely blown away by his top notch service, dedication, accessibility, and responsiveness. His marketing of our town house was great and very in tune with the current technology being used by many buyers. He found the perfect home for us to buy, with all of the features we were looking for. Sean provided us with ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on September 9, 2011		More
Housing Prices To Remain Stable Into 2012 The Canadian housing market will grow at a much slower pace compared to the surge seen in the past decade. Home resales are expected to grow by 0.9 per cent this year and remain unchanged in 2012, while home prices will increase by 4.4 per cent this year and 0.4 per cent in 2012. Garth Turner will have you believe that the federal government’s policy to allow 40 year amortized mortgages ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on September 8, 2011		More
Picture Perfect - Real Estate Photography 101 If you are preparing your home for sale and want to help your realtor sell your home quickly for maximum dollars, start with setting up for the photo shoot. Today’s buyers are very visual and will look at photos before they will even read the wonderfully written description full of details and dynamic adjectives. The first step in this process begins with hiring a realtor that provides professional ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on September 1, 2011		More
More Kind Words From More Satisfied Clients! Thanks Sean for all of your hard work in selling our home. You are professional and hard working. Your knowledge of technology and advertising was a great asset in selling our home easily. You used the latest technology and internet tools to sell our home - we loved having our own website, YouTube video and professional pictures of our home. While ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on August 23, 2011		More
Global Market Mayhem May Keep Interest Rates Low. Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney’s plans to raise interest rates this fall have been put on hold as a result of the continued financial struggles in both the U.S. and Europe. It was originally believed that the bank would be raising rates this September, but recent indications suggest that we could be looking at rates dropping again before we begin to see increases. Home owners concerned ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on August 17, 2011		More
The Value of a Realtor – Do You Really Save Money Selling On Your Own? Hot real estate markets will always result in the emergence of alternative methods to buy and sell property. However, even in the hottest markets, more than 90% of Canadians still choose to enlist the services of a professional real estate agent to sell their homes. ‘For Sale By Owner’ companies promote a unique system for selling real estate. A system that makes potential clients ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on August 12, 2011		More
'For Sale By Owner' Founder Needs Broker to Sell His Apartment Colby Sambrotto, founder of the website ForSaleByOwner.com, which lets people sell their own properties, has sold his two-bedroom apartment with the help of a real-estate broker at a 6% commission. "At first he wouldn't let me increase the price," [the broker] said. "I told him I know what I am doing-the market is picking up." Not only could the For Sale By Owner guy not sell his own apartment, ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on August 9, 2011		More
Open House - Sunday May 29 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm From your mobile phone, text 'MYHOME' to 123411 for more details and photos! For a video tour, CLICK HERE! NEW Furnace! NEW Windows! Renovated Kitchen! HUGE Landscaped Yard in this beautifully maintained 3 + 1 bedroom raised ranch is located on a quiet family friendly court. The spacious front foyer leads you to the large living area with fireplace. Renovated kitchen (07) offers updated cabinetry ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on May 27, 2011		More
Think Beyond The MLS To Get Your House Sold Spring time is when a lot of home owners decide to put their homes up for sale. The internet has done wonderful things for the real estate industry by giving sellers the opportunity to market their homes on many real estate websites. When you are choosing a realtor, one of the first questions you should ask is "how will you expose my listing to the market?" If the realtor begins ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on May 17, 2011		More
May Market Update - House Sales Drop, But Prices Remain High! Canada's real estate market is recovering, though it's not all the way back, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). But don't expect falling sales to be reflected in the price you pay. CREA notes that, in spite of fewer homes changing hands, Canada's average house price will rise four per cent to $352,500 per unit this year, and should jump to nearly $356,000 in 2012. ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on May 13, 2011		More
Open House - Sunday May 1st - 2:00pm - 4:00pm OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, May 1st - 2:00pm - 4:00pm For a video tour, CLICK HERE! This beautifully maintained 3 + 1 bedroom raised ranch is located on a quiet family friendly court. The spacious front foyer leads you to the large living area with fireplace. Renovated kitchen (07) offers updated cabinetry and countertop space with a new large window looking into the court. From the kitchen, walk ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on April 29, 2011		More
JUST REDUCED - 4 Bedroom Stoney Creek Home Now Only $297,900! Looking for a great family home with a separate apartment with a separate entrance? Living with in-laws? Looking for rental possibilities to help with mortgage payments? This is your home! This beautifully maintained 3 + 1 bedroom raised ranch is located on a quiet family friendly court. The spacious front foyer leads you to the large living area with fireplace. Renovated kitchen ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on April 14, 2011		More
Open House - 12 Brandow Court, Stoney Creek - Sunday April 10 - 2:00pm-4:00pm OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, April 10th - 2:00pm - 4:00pm For a video tour, CLICK HERE! This beautifully maintained 3 + 1 bedroom raised ranch is located on a quiet family friendly court. The spacious front foyer leads you to the large living area with fireplace. Renovated kitchen (07) offers updated cabinetry and countertop space with a new large window looking into the court. From the ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on April 6, 2011		More
Open House today in Stoney Creek - 12 Brandow Cr - $309,900 This beautifully maintained 3 + 1 bedroom raised ranch is located on a quiet family friendly court. The spacious front foyer leads you to the large living area with fireplace. Renovated kitchen (07) offers updated cabinetry and countertop space with a new large window looking into the court. From the kitchen, walk out to the 3 tier deck perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on March 20, 2011		More
House for Sale - 12 Brandow Court, Stoney Creek - $309,900 This beautifully maintained 3 + 1 bedroom raised ranch is located on a quiet family friendly court. The spacious front foyer leads you to the large living area with fireplace. Renovated kitchen (07) offers updated cabinetry and countertop space with a new large window looking into the court. From the kitchen, walk out to the 3 tier deck perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on March 15, 2011		More
Open House - Sunday November 14th - 2:00pm - 4:00pm 21 East 16th Street in Hamilton - Click Here for more details! 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 November 12, 2010		More
Christmas events for the whole family! As the Christmas season approaches, you may be looking for some festive activities to get you into the holiday spirit. Here is a list of events that you and your family can enjoy throughout the Hamilton-Burlington region. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Christmas at Ruthven November 1 – December 20 www.ruthvenpark.ca/events.html Hamilton Santa Claus Parade November 14, 2 p.m. www.hamiltonsantaparade.com ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on November 28, 2009		More
McGuinty rejects public hearings on HST; expects new tax to be election issue There's no need for the Ontario government to hold public hearings on its plan to harmonize the provincial sales tax with the GST next July, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Wednesday, adding that voters can pass judgment on the issue in the 2011 provincial election. Basically, McGuinty is telling the public he plans to ram this tax down your throat whether you like it or not and it doesn’t matter ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on November 18, 2009		More
Real Estate Sales Stats for October Sales Stats for October Sales Volume Average Days on Market Burlington 138 $57,001,040 ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on November 16, 2009		More
New HST Means Big Tax Increase for Buyers, Sellers and Home Owners Effective July 1, 2010, home buyers and sellers will pay 8 per cent more on legal fees, appraisals, real estate commissions, home inspection fees, and moving costs, adding about $1,500 in new taxes to the average residential real estate transaction in Ontario. For homeowners the HST will also add hundreds of dollars in additional tax on utility bills, such as gas, electricity and home heating fuel, ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on November 16, 2009		More
October Real Estate Sales Stats Real estate statistics for October remain strong and show we are blasting out of the recession. Toronto, Oakville, Milton, Burlington and Hamilton markets are all showing significant increases in both units sold and average prices. Also, houses are staying on the market for shorter periods of time and sellers are getting close to their asking prices. Looking at the rate of which ... Posted by Sean Kavanagh on October 15, 2009		More

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