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Haunted Hamilton Homes

Posted on Oct 12, 2022

In honour of Halloween month, we’ve rounded up some of the spookiest stories from around Hamilton. Think you know this city well? Read on to find out if you truly know all the gory details…

Hermitage House
A couple of decades before Hermitage House was built, the land was owned by Reverend George Sheed.Sheed purchased the property with the intention...

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The Friday Five: Real Estate Roundup

Posted on Oct 07, 2022

This week we learned it's not just the real estate market that's changing in Canada, but the way people live in and purchase their homes too.

Read on for the latest in Canadian real estate news:

Financial Post: Posthaste: Wealth is no longer about rich versus poor, but homeowner versus renter

New research indicates parental wealth and homeownership ma...

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The Friday Five: Real Estate News Roundup

Posted on Sep 30, 2022

The West is calling, fears of a recession loom, and racism in real estate remains a reality. Here are the top news stories in Canadian real estate this week:

Financial Post: Posthaste: More than 80% of Canadians fear recession by the end of the year

Worries abound as Canadians continue to brace for an upcoming recession that has been called all but c...

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The Friday Five: Real Estate News Roundup

Posted on Sep 23, 2022

It's Friday once again and while this week we (thankfully) didn't face much in terms of interest rate hikes, there was a lot of talk about large spikes in rental prices.

Home prices on the contrary, have continued to decline; a trend most experts are saying will continue at least until the end of 2022. 

Read on for more!

CBC: Renting is growing twice a...

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Looking to Purchase a Fixer-Upper? Here's What You Need to Know

Posted on Sep 22, 2022

Purchasing a home is a big decision. From choosing the right location to finding a home within your budget, and ensuring suitability for you and your family, there are a number of factors that come into play during the home buying process.

If you’re looking for something more affordable or hoping to make a good quality investment, you may be conside...

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The Friday Five: Real Estate News Roundup

Posted on Sep 16, 2022

It's been another busy week in Ontario real estate, so we've rounded up five of the biggest news stories you'll want to read about. From incoming recessions to record low inventory, we've got the latest scoop here:

1. Better Dwelling: The Bank of Canada Front-Loading Won’t Guarantee A Soft-Landing: RBC

According to RBC Economics, the Bank of Canada’s...

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