When the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world in 2020, the state of the Real Estate market became the talk of the town. The Coronavirus has had profound impacts on the housing market, to say the least. Since 2020 we have seen some ground-breaking records set, and also experienced the impacts of the fight against inflation. So, here’s the breakdown. 2021 – The Unicorn Year 2021 was the perfect...
Hamilton Out of the Cold is a non-for-profit program that provides meals for those in need in the Hamilton community from November-March. Their mission is to serve hot, nutritious meals to the people of our community who are struggling with hardship. They will be serving dinner 4 days a week from 8 different locations across the city. Guests are greeted with a smile for a hot meal prepared by talented...
Rental rates are on the rise. Interest rates are on the rise. And house prices are coming down. So what does this mean? Should you rent or is it the right time to buy? We need to look at historical averages over 25 year terms instead of just today’s market, as any savvy investor looks at investing in a long game format. There are a lot of factors which could make a mortgage or rental...
It’s happening! Summer is here! Everyone loves a good summer vacation, but there are so many incredible events taking place in your own backyard. We love to stay connected to our community and what better way than to get involved with local businesses and events. Whether you’re interested in music, sports, the arts, community fundraisers, or comedy, there is something for everyone happening...
On Wednesday March 9th the Bank of Canada announced that it was raising its key overnight lending rate by a quarter of a percentage to 0.5%, as it attempts to fight inflation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeowners with a variable rate mortgage will immediately feel the effects of the higher rates on their monthly payments, but what does this means for the current detached real estate...
Commonly referred to as “Steel City” or “The Hammer”, Hamilton has been historically known as a blue-collar city with a gritty reputation, but there is SO much to love about the city with many nicknames! The Hamilton housing market has become a popular option for homeowners seeking both more space and the ability to stretch their dollars further. Between its natural beauty and the excitement that...