Re/Max Voted Most Trusted Real Estate Brand in Canada

 

 

Mississauga, ON (May 3, 2010) — Dedication, skill, and professionalism earned RE/MAX realtors the designation of Most Trusted Residential REALTOR in Canada by Reader’s Digest magazine. Reader’s Digest will unveil its Most Trusted Brands list in its May 2010 issue. The magazine commissioned independent third party Harris/Decima to conduct 1,500 online surveys among a random sample of its panel members from October 2 – 15, 2009.

The results of the survey are proof positive that our sales associates are the best in the business, says Michael Polzler, Executive Vice President, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada. We’ve built a solid reputation based on consistent results. RE/MAX associates sell one in every three homes in Canada and carry more professional designations than any other realtor in Canada. We’re specialists in all niches from residential, recreational, and commercial properties to luxury homes. Our focus has always been service excellence, which includes a serious emphasis on professional development and education. The status quo may work for some, but after almost 40 years in the business, we’re not content to rest on our laurels.

Grande Regency Burlington Lakeview Condominiums

Ain’t Life Grande! The Grande Regency is a top notch turnkey condominium complex in the heart of Downtown Burlington, very close to Burlington’s Lakefront Park Spencer Smith and a stone’s throw to all major highways. We are tickled pink to share with you our newest Burlington Lakeview Condo listing. A drop dead gorgeous penthouse in the lovely Grande Regency just steps from the Burlington Lakefront.

Why Sell Your Home Now?

Early February is a great time to get started. The Buyers are out and the majority of Sellers are not.

In Ontario, changing seasons and the weather can affect buyer demand.
Fewer buyers may be out looking at homes during the cold and snowy winter months, but as a seller you will be competing with fewer homes on the market and the motivation of the buyers is generally higher. Spring tends to be an attractive time for real estate sales as gardens start to look nice again and therefore more homes come on the market thus increasing the competition for a Seller. Getting a jump on the crowd is generally a good idea. 

2010 RE/MAX Real Estate Market Outlook

The Younger the Owner, the Older the Home.

Almost half of Canadians (48%) aged 18-34 years old bought a first house that was at least 21 years old, according to the TD Canada Trust Generational Homeownership Survey. On the other hand, those 55+ chose newer homes with only one-quarter (27%) of that group purchasing a property 21 years or older for their first home.

Canada Real Estate Market Outlook is Upbeat!

Things are looking up in most Canadian real estate markets – and RE/MAX in Canada is spreading the good news. The RE/MAX Housing Market Outlook for 2010 is getting widespread attention in Canadian news publications from New Foundland to British Columbia. The report, which examined residential real estate trends in 23 markets, estimates that sales and average listing prices increased in most major Canadian cities in 2009 – a trend expected to continue into next year.

Home Owners will list in 2010

Low Supply. High Demand. Buyers are out in full force in the GTA. Numbers from the Toronto Real Estate Board show that sales in the Greater Toronto Area jumped 34 per cent in the first two weeks of October compared with the same period last year. The average price for these transactions increased 17 per cent year-over-year to $414,479.

Hamilton’s becoming a hot spot!

Affordable Investing in Hamilton Ontario. Much more for your money. For the price of a Vancouver tear-down, get yourself a historically-designated character home built in the 1880s, fully renovated.  In Hamilton, this house will be on a highly-desirable street such as Ravenscliffe, Aberdeen or Markland and it will range in price from $750,000 to, in top form, $1.7-million.

Real Estate Investment Properties

It seems that along with the twists and turns the market has been experiencing over the last 18 months, opportunities for Investers has been realized.
We have been working with a larger number of Buyers entering the Investment market. The adjustment in pricing along with such attractive rates has once again made it possible for the average person to start to aquire a portfolio of solid income producing properties. There are differences that need to be pointed out to the new Investor, financing can be a little more challenging. The building of an Offer may include things that regular residential Offers don’t, a visit to City Hall may be indicated, Zoning Verification Certificates may be needed, etc. We can certainly point you in the right direction when it comes to negotiating your way through this involved process. Call us we have opportunities awaiting.  teamburlingtonrealestate@gmail.com

New savings for Heritage Homeowners.

WHAT A “RELIEF”.
A number of Ontario municipalities have initiated programs to provide tax relief, grants and loans to heritage property owners. Under the Ontario Heritage Act, municipalities can not only pass bylaws to formally designate properties of cultural heritage value or interest, but they also have the authority to offer financial relief to designated heritage property owners.