What the Newest Interest Rate Hike Means for You
Posted on Sep 09, 2022
In what we'll call an unsurprising yet unwelcome twist, the Bank of Canada hiked interest rates again this week. Yes, we all knew it was coming but that doesn’t make the announcement any easier to stomach. Especially given the fact that rates were hiked another 75 basis points bringing the prime rate to 5.45%. *Cue collective, "Yikes".
Like many peop...
Like many peop...
Selling a Tenanted Home? Here's What You Need to Know
Posted on Sep 06, 2022
As life becomes increasingly expensive, many people will begin to seek quick methods to put money back in their pockets. For Landlords, this could mean selling a rental property.But before you put your home on the market, you’ll want to take a moment to familiarize yourself with your rights as a Landlord along with the rights of any current tenants...
5 Reasons to Love Binbrook
Posted on Aug 30, 2022
A small community with a big heart, Binbrook is located in the southeastern region of Hamilton, Ontario and is now home to nearly 9,000 people. The area is extremely family friendly and boasts several new schools, brand new playgrounds, and quiet, safe neighbourhoods where children can enjoy playing outside year round.
Still wondering if Binbrook i...
Buying Your First Home In Canada? You'll Want to Read This.
Posted on Aug 24, 2022
When it comes to real estate, it’s been a decade of highs and lows. And we’re not just talking about prices.We’ve heard from many potential buyers - both first time and those looking to get back into the market - who have felt their hope of homeownership dwindle as prices rose exponentially and more recently, interest rates surged alongside inflati...
Are House Prices Dropping in Hamilton?
Posted on Aug 11, 2022
With interest rates rising alongside inflation, we know many people are asking and/or wondering if home prices are dropping in Hamilton. Well, the short answer is yes…and also no.
Confused? Let us explain.
A Quick Recap
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know by now the last couple of years have been (dare we say it) unprecedented. Interest...
5 Reasons It's a Great Time to Buy
Posted on Jul 30, 2022
At this point, it's likely not news to anyone that the Bank of Canada raised interest rates another point.If you're a buyer who's been reading or watching the news, you're probably feeling pretty gloomy about your home buying prospects right about now. But that's exactly why we wanted to write this blog post. As much as it may seem hopeless in the...