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We are the same team who produce The Real Estate Book and our goal here is to serve up market insights, trends, tips and local listings for the Halton and Hamilton region using a digital platform.
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The Risks and Rewards of Buying a Rental Property: Oakville & Burlington
UncategorizedFor the average person, trying to anticipate what’s coming next in the real estate market is like trying to predict the weather in April. And deciding whether to invest in real estate in today’s market can be even more confusing. Our real estate experts share great advice on the risks and rewards of residential rental […]
Spring is a popular time for home sellers to put their properties on the market. The warmer weather, blooming flowers, and longer days make it an attractive season to showcase your home. But before you open your doors to potential buyers, it’s important to prepare your home for spring showings. Here are some tips to […]
Home Improvement: The Best Projects for Increased Home Value
UncategorizedOne of the most important aspects of owning a home is increasing its value. This not only helps you gain equity in your property, but it also makes your home more attractive to potential buyers if you decide to sell in the future. While there are many ways to boost the value of your home, […]
Why All The Hype About Bee-Friendly Gardens?
UncategorizedBee populations across North America have declined for several years, causing experts to raise the alarm about the future of the world food supply. Whether it’s commercial honey bees or bumblebees in the wild, several environmental and weather factors are causing a concerning drop in populations. What’s happening to the bees? In 2022, beekeepers in […]
A Shift In Mindset For First-Time Home Buyers: Halton
UncategorizedMany first-time homebuyers have been forced to sit on the sidelines throughout the pandemic, unable to break into a market with record-high prices and outrageous bidding wars. To cool the overinflated market, the Bank of Canada raised interest rates in 2022, making it even harder for new buyers to afford the tighter stress test (they […]
A Shift In Mindset For First-Time Home Buyers: Hamilton
UncategorizedMany first-time homebuyers have been forced to sit on the sidelines throughout the pandemic, unable to break into a market with record-high prices and outrageous bidding wars. To cool the overinflated market, the Bank of Canada raised interest rates in 2022, making it even harder for new buyers to afford the tighter stress test (they […]