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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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How is a Private Mortgage different from a Traditional Mortgage
UncategorizedUnderstanding the difference between private mortgages and traditional bank mortgages can help you make the best decision for financing a new home. Each option provides the money to secure real estate, however, they are structured and processed very differently. In general, private lenders are more flexible and responsive, although they may charge a higher interest […]
Outdoor Living Space? We Share Our Top 5 DIY Solutions
Burlington, Hamilton, Milton, News, OakvilleAfter another long, drawn-out Covid winter, summer has finally arrived, and we need the enjoyment of the outdoors more than ever. Your backyard may need a makeover but booking a landscape or pool company is a one- to two-year wait. So, what can you do yourself that’s easy and affordable while providing that wow factor? […]
Six Great Bathroom Trends to Try
Burlington, Hamilton, Milton, News, OakvilleBathrooms aren’t just utilitarian spaces anymore; they’re becoming personalized, spa-like retreats. If you’re ready to hit refresh on your bathroom, these six ideas will inspire you to turn this everyday space into a calming sanctuary. 1. ACCENT WALLSHomeowners and designers are increasingly using accent walls to amp up interest in the bathroom. These can be […]
The Shifting Real Estate Market – Halton
Burlington, Market Update, Milton, OakvilleWho could have imagined a global pandemic would cause such a rise in housing demand and prices? But here we are over two years later, and after a brief pause in activity during the first lockdown in 2020, house prices have been rising ever since. A mass exodus from Toronto condos and homes to more […]
The Shifting Real Estate Market – Hamilton
Hamilton, Market UpdateWho could have imagined a global pandemic would cause such a rise in housing demand and prices? But here we are over two years later, and after a brief pause in activity during the first lockdown in 2020, house prices have been rising ever since. A mass exodus from Toronto condos and homes to more […]
Spring Projects to Perk Up Your Patio
Burlington, Hamilton, Milton, News, OakvilleWith spring in full swing and gardening projects on your mind as you hunker down at home, it’s time to start thinking about enjoying the patio again. A few small projects can take that dull, blank space and turn it into a patio with panache. PAINT THE FLOOR Plain Jane concrete isn’t something to get […]