November 2024 Hamilton Real Estate Market Update
📊 November Market Update: Hamilton Region 📊 Seasonal trends continued in November with sales, new listings, and prices easing compared to last month. However, sales climbed for the third consecutive…
October Hamilton Real Estate Market Update
Sales are on the rise! After two years of slower activity, October saw improved demand fueled by easing interest rates and ample supply choices. 📈 🔹 Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio: 45%🔹 Months…
July Hamilton Real Estate Market Update
Sales in July decreased by 2% compared to last year, with notable declines in the $800,000 – $1,500,000 price range offsetting gains in other segments. This month saw 491 sales…
Where Does Your Deposit Go When Buying a Home in Ontario?
The deposit is one of the most misunderstood parts of a real estate transaction. First-time buyers in particular often have questions about what happens to it, when it gets cashed,…
June Market Report
Rising sales for homes priced below $500,000 couldn’t prevent a 7% year-to-date decline. New listings in June were higher than last year but eased compared to last month. With 1,264…
MLS, Exclusive, and Open Listings in Ontario — What’s the Difference?
When you decide to sell your home in Ontario, one of the first decisions you make with your agent is how the property will be listed. Most Hamilton sellers go…
FSBO vs REALTOR® in Hamilton — Do You Really Need an Agent to Sell Your Home?
Every year, a portion of Hamilton homeowners decide to sell their property without a real estate agent — For Sale By Owner, or FSBO. The reasoning is straightforward: if you…
Buying a Home in Hamilton — What to Look for in Resale vs New Build
Buying a Home in Hamilton — What to Look for in Resale vs New Build One of the first decisions Hamilton buyers face is whether to purchase a resale home…
Joint Tenancy vs Tenancy in Common in Ontario — What’s the Difference?
When two or more people purchase a property together in Ontario, they need to decide how title will be held. This is not a formality — it is a legal…
Understanding the Agreement of Purchase and Sale in Ontario
The Agreement of Purchase and Sale — commonly called the APS — is the legal contract that governs every real estate transaction in Ontario. It is the document that turns…