How Much is a Down Payment on a House?When you’re in the market for a new home, one of the most important questions you’ll need to answer is how much you can afford to put down as a down payment. In Canada, how much down payment for a home can vary greatly depending on the typ...

Opciones de Pago Inicial en Canadá: Para muchos canadienses, ahorrar para el pago inicial es el mayor obstáculo para tener su propia casa. Tu pago inicial es esa suma inicial que desembolsas al comprar una propiedad, y debe ser al menos el 5 por ciento del precio de compra. ¡O...

Down Payment Options in CanadaFor most Canadians, saving for a down payment is the biggest hurdle to homeownership. Your down payment is the initial lump sum you pay when purchasing property, amounting to at least 5 percent of the purchase price. This can be a substantial amou...

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Market Aligns with Long-Term Trends in February Sales and Listings Continue to Stabilize Across All Areas Hamilton, ON (March 4, 2025) – Sales decreased 35 per cent year-over-year, reaching the lowest total for the month of February since 2009. However, new listings showed a ...

El Mercado Inmobiliario de Hamilton-Burlington se Alinea con Tendencias a Largo Plazo en FebreroVentas y Listados Continúan Estabilizándose en Todas las ÁreasHamilton, ON (4 de marzo de 2025) – El mercado inmobiliario de Hamilton-Burlington mostró signos de ajuste y estabiliza...

Opciones de Pago Inicial en Canadá: Para muchos canadienses, ahorrar para el pago inicial es el mayor obstáculo para tener su propia casa. Tu pago inicial es esa suma inicial que desembolsas al comprar una propiedad, y debe ser al menos el 5 por ciento del precio de compra. ¡O...

Heads up, Hamilton homeowners!The City of Hamilton has implemented a Vacant Unit Tax (VUT). This means you need to declare your property's occupancy by April 30, 2025.This is a new requirement, and we know it can be confusing. Essentially, if you don't declare, your property c...

¡Atención, propietarios en Hamilton!La ciudad ha implementado un Impuesto a Unidades Vacías (VUT). Esto significa que deben declarar la ocupación de su propiedad antes del 30 de abril de 2025.Es un nuevo requisito y entendemos que puede ser confuso. Básicamente, si no declaran...

Hamilton-Burlington Real Estate Market: A Cautious Start to 2025, But Optimism RemainsThe Hamilton-Burlington real estate market has seen a cautious start to 2025, with sales, new listings, and inventory levels all trending down compared to long-term averages. Haldimand County...

Home sales improved as 2024 wrapped upPrice growth moderated in 2024, signaling a positive shift for homebuyersHamilton, ON (January 3, 2025) – The higher interest rate environment and economic uncertainty weighed on housing market activity in 2024. Slower sales throughout the...

Activity slows in line with typical seasonaltrends Modest year-over-year gain in salesHamilton, ON (December 4, 2024) —Sales, new listings and inventory levels all trendeddown over October levels, which aligns with typical seasonal behaviour. However, salesdid see modest gains...

Improved sales impact supply:Sales rise for the second month in a rowHamilton, ON (November 5, 2024) – Home sales improved over last month and last year's levels for the second consecutive month. While October sales are still lower than long-term trends for the month, this rep...

The average selling price for homes sold in the Ontario real estate market in July was $837,685. With mortgage rates where they are and the applicable taxes, fees, and regulatory costs, prospective homebuyers will endure a hefty final price tag. But when you break it down, how...

Don't Forget to Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd at 2 AM. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. A few things to remember:Check your smoke detectors: Replace the batteries to ensure they're working properly...

The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight rate to 3.75% and expects the global economy to expand at a rate of about 3% over the next two years. In Canada, the economy grew at around 2% in the first half of the year and is expected to grow at 1¾% in the second hal...