by Crystal Henderson | Dec 5, 2012 | REALtalk
At a time when Canadians are grappling with historically high household debt levels – upwards of 163 per cent according to Statistics Canada – young adults are feeling insecure about their knowledge of the financial implications of homeownership. In a recent survey commissioned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), 70 percent of Canadians between 18 and 29 indicated a “major need” for more information about the financial implications of buying a home.
by Crystal Henderson | Dec 5, 2012 | Press Releases
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported the residential market saw an 8.5 per cent increase in average sale price in November compared to the same month last year. The median sale price also saw gains over November of last year.
by Crystal Henderson | Nov 5, 2012 | Community Engagement
REALTORS®, their clients and friends come together to help give a child a Christmas. For 24 years, RAHB has worked with the good folks at CHML900 and Y108 to support their Children’s Fund, more popularly known as the Christmas Tree of Hope. This charity helps children’s causes around the Hamilton/Burlington area and has recently taken on distribution of toys for Operation Santa Clause.
by Crystal Henderson | Nov 5, 2012 | Press Releases
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported the residential market saw an 11.9 per cent increase in average sale price in October compared to the same month last year. The median sale price also saw gains over October of last year. “The steady increase in residential prices over last year continues,” said RAHB President Cameron Nolan.
by Crystal Henderson | Oct 4, 2012 | REALtalk
What makes a city or community liveable or desirable? Recent studies suggest that “walkability” is considered to be a desirable feature for residential areas and as a way to attract cultural and other jobs to a community.
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce commissioned a study earlier this year to determine if there is a correlation between walkability, economic development and job creation in Hamilton.
by Crystal Henderson | Oct 4, 2012 | Press Releases
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported the residential market saw a 13 per cent increase in average sale price in September compared to the same month last year. The median sale price also saw gains over September of last year.
by Crystal Henderson | Sep 7, 2012 | REALtalk
Sifting through all the frequent – and sometimes contradictory – new stories about the real estate market can sometimes be daunting. Most stories focus on large, unusual markets like Vancouver or Toronto, or they speak in generalities about Canadian real estate. This...
by Crystal Henderson | Sep 6, 2012 | Press Releases
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported the residential market saw a 13.5 per cent increase in average sale price in August compared to the same month last year. Median sale prices also saw gains over August of last year. “The higher average...
by Crystal Henderson | Aug 29, 2012 | Community Engagement
One more family has realized their dream of homeownership thanks to HOAP, the Home Ownership Affordability Partnership. The official key ceremony took place Wednesday, August 29 at the home on Tragina Ave. in Hamilton.
by Crystal Henderson | Aug 5, 2012 | Press Releases
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported the residential condominium market saw a 4.3 per cent increase in average sale price in July compared to the same month last year. Median sale prices also saw gains over July of last year. “With the...
