The Rocca Sisters Team write a weekly article in both the Burlington Post and the Oakville Beaver - watch for our latest article about YOUR community in your local newspaper each and every week!
Below you can also find the Rocca Sisters Team monthly reports that bring great tips for house sellers and buyers as well as articles from Home By Design Magazine
We represent a new age of expertise with traditional values and the highest professionalism. Our skyrocket to success began as top performers in our office and rose up to be a Nationally Ranked Top Producing Team in the Top 1% for Royal LePage in all of Canada. Attaining this success has set the stage for us as trail blazers in the Canadian real estate industry.
Being leaders and innovators in the industry is the key to success for our clients. Taking pride in being genuine, and original, distinguishes ourselves from the competition and is a core value in our day-to day activities including our hands-on approach with clients and community. One of the many areas this can been seen in our business is the STAGED and SOLD system, and brand, that we not only developed but also industry trademarked. This is often imitated by many, new and seasoned, colleagues but often have difficulty delivering on – that is when we’re also called in!
As a result of our core values, we recently, were approached to be featured speakers for the sought-after Richard Robbins industry conference in Toronto, and interviewed on a “Meet the Experts” panel. Joining us was a small, hand-selected group of Top Producing agents from across North America. Our personal interview focused on providing an extraordinary customer service approach.
The article “Spring Housing Market. Keep These Buying Tips in Mind” published in the Spring issue of the Home News Magazine brings some good tips about buying a home within the next six to nine months. With a little preparation you will be ready to make your offer, quickly ...
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The article “Spring Housing Market. Keep These Buying Tips in Mind” published in the Spring issue of the Home News Magazine brings some good tips about buying a home within the next six to nine months.
With a little preparation you will be ready to make your offer, quickly and without reservation when you find your dream home this spring season.
1. Start planning now. Even if you're a year or more away from buying a home. Build up your cash for a down payment plus other expenses that come with owning a home.
2. Get a pre-approval letter for a home mortgage. Showing a home seller a pre-approval letter will increase your chances of your offer being accepted.
3. Build a strong buying position. Today, the highest value is being placed on non-contingent offers, pre-approved financing, higher than normal deposits & personalized bids.
4. Learn about the neighbourhood. When you buy a home you are also buying into a community.
5. Keep your emotions in check & don't fall in love with it yet. If you found a home you like, make sure your offer is contingent upon a satisfactory home inspection conducted by an inspector.
6. Save some extra money to redecorate your new home to fit your lifestyle, and to pay for unexpected repairs.
The Royal LePage House Price Survey was just released on April 4th, bringing great news about the current state of the Canadian housing market. The first quarter of 2013 proved to be a very unique and supportive residential real estate environment due to the unprecedented combination of flat housing prices, ...
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The Royal LePage House Price Survey was just released on April 4th, bringing great news about the current state of the Canadian housing market. The first quarter of 2013 proved to be a very unique and supportive residential real estate environment due to the unprecedented combination of flat housing prices, low interest rates and a strengthening Canadian economy.
Royal LePage President, Phil Soper, stated that “The combination of very low mortgage rates and flat home prices, against a background of general economic improvements across the nation, is not something we have seen before. While some have spoken loudly about impending market volatility and dramatic downward pressure on home prices, we are simply not seeing evidence of this. The current market environment is very supportive for housing. Those waiting for big declines in home prices will likely be disappointed. “*
Soper mentions that there is some degree of uncertainty, however, of how long this environment will continue before one of the three factors changes position. With interest rates expected to remain low and the Canadian Economy gaining economic strength, it is the stability of house prices that is the toughest to predict. And while many have been predicting a drop in house prices, they continue to be on the rise. The latest March 2013 MLS Report released by the Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board report a year-to-date average residential sales price increase of 10.23% compared to the first quarter of last year.
If you have been thinking of buying or selling, now is the time to take advantage of this unique market. Call us today to schedule a free, no obligation home evaluation. Experience Cathy and Tanya’s hands-on, personalized customer service that has ranked us the #2 Team in Canada for Royal Lepage in 2012. We proudly provide a service that is not just the best, but remarkable.
*Royal LePage Canada, April 4, 2013
Your home is your most valuable asset. To correctly understand your financial position, it is important to accurately determine the true value of your home.
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Burlignton Post Article- Friday, April 5, 2013
Your home is your most valuable asset.
To correctly understand your financial position, it is important to accurately determine the true value of your home.
The Rocca Sisters will provide you with the correct, current market value of your home through a free, no obligation home evaluation. You will have the expertise of two nationally ranked top-producing agents who will prepare a custom comparative market analysis for your home.
They will analyze the most up to date trends in your area along with the current market activity for homes similar to yours to determine the correct listing price for your home. We will show you comparable properties and provide you with the research that will help you make informed decisions. Remember, it’s not just all about what is selling in your neighborhood. It’s important to remember that not all evaluations are that straight forward. It is our experience and expertise that allows us to think outside the box and understand the true value in upgrades and the uniqueness of some homes that account for true added value when selling.
In addition to providing you with a price of what your home is currently worth, Cathy and Tanya can also provide you with a potential selling price for your home based on minor home renovations. As Accredited Staging Professionals and pioneers of the “Staged & Sold” brand, Cathy and Tanya are both experts at pinpointing what buyer’s want, and the return on investment you can achieve through these easy home improvements.
The most important decision you will make for your home is determining the correct listing price. As the #1 Team in Burlington for three consecutive years (2010-2012) and the #2 Team in Canada for Royal LePage in 2012, you can count on the Rocca Sisters to maximize the value of your most important asset. We have the track record to prove it. To schedule a free, no obligation home evaluation call us directly at 905-335-4102, email us at info@roccasisters.ca or visit our website,www.RoccaSisters.ca. Our personal approach and proven results will surpass your expectations.The Rocca Sisters are award winning Sales Representatives with Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage – they are #2 in Canada and #1 in Burlington and area for Royal LePage in 2012 based on Sales Production and Volume. Cathy and Tanya can be reached at 905-335-3042, directly at 905-335-4102 or by email at info@roccasisters.ca
International Women’s Day is on March 8th and is focused on inspiring women around the world and celebrating their economic, political and social achievements. We wanted to reach out and recognize all the incredible, hardworking women in our community.
We are lucky to live in a community where strong leadership ...
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International Women’s Day is on March 8th and is focused on inspiring women around the world and celebrating their economic, political and social achievements. We wanted to reach out and recognize all the incredible, hardworking women in our community.
We are lucky to live in a community where strong leadership by women is accepted and celebrated. As two nationally top-ranked sales representatives, we support any woman striving to
achieve their goals and trying to make a difference. And when you do achieve success, it is also just as important to give back to the community that helped you, and lend a hand to others who need it. We were proud to lend our support this past weekend to the Burlington Women's Show. This wonderful event offered the women in our community a chance to gather together for fun, fashion, entertainment and celebration of all things "women".
We would personally like to share our appreciation and respect for our mother, Joan Rocca, who impacted our lives in ways words could never express. She was a strong loving woman and she made us into who we are today, instilling in us the passion to strive for the top. It is this passion for excellence that has driven us to be the #1 Team in Burlington and area for a third consecutive year and the #2 Team in Canada for Royal LePage in 2012 based on sales production and volume. Our mother passed away from Ovarian Cancer in 2009. Since then, we have celebrated her and carried on her memory through various Ovarian Cancer projects throughout the community to help give support to other women suffering from the disease. Our mother was an incredible woman and she continues to make an impact in our lives each and every day.
We are very fortunate to live in a country where there are no restrictions to what women can do, or what we can achieve. We invite you to reach out to the special women in your life who have made an impact on you, and make your appreciation known!
Family is extremely important to everyone here at the Rocca Sisters Team office. That is why we enjoy Family Day each year – a special day to be grateful for our loved ones and to spend a day enjoying each other’s company. This year, Family Day falls on Monday, February ...
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Family is extremely important to everyone here at the Rocca Sisters Team office. That is why we enjoy Family Day each year – a special day to be grateful for our loved ones and to spend a day enjoying each other’s company. This year, Family Day falls on Monday, February 18th, 2013. While public offices such as schools and banks are closed, most tourist attractions, stores & restaurants are open and ready for you to enjoy!
The wonderful City of Burlington has many exciting activities offered on Family Day for the members of the community, both indoors and outdoors, and for all ages. Enjoy the outdoors at the Waterfront in Downtown Burlington where there will be ice skating (weather permitting) from 10am to 10pm at Rotary Centennial Pond. Looking to take the kids on an adventure? Family Day Weekend is also the Ontario Family Fishing Winter Weekend. From February 16th to 18th, Canadian residents can enjoy all the fun of fishing throughout Ontario without requiring a license – so brave the cold and experience the joys of ice fishing!
There are also indoor events being offered throughout Burlington for both children and adults. On February 18th, the Ron Edwards Family YMCA will be hosting a free open house from 8am to 5pm offering a variety of family activities and fitness classes from 10am to 2pm. There will also be public swimming and family beach volleyball. Visit the YMCA website, www.ymcahbb.ca, for more details and a full schedule of the day’s activities.
For adults, February 17th is the jump off of to “A Taste of Burlington”. This event runs until March 10th and features a large number of Burlington restaurants that offer a fixed price lunch and/or dinner menu that includes an appetizer, entrée, dessert & coffee/tea. Come and enjoy this incredible opportunity to savor the different foods and flavours offered by Burlington’s finest restaurants!
Whatever you end up doing this Family Day weekend, whether it is an exciting excursion or some peaceful rest and relaxation time at home - from our family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy family day!
We believe in providing each and every one of our clients with an experience that is not just the best, but remarkable. When you entrust The Rocca Sisters Team with buying or selling your home, you can expect a personalized, hands-on approach that will make your real estate experience as ...
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We believe in providing each and every one of our clients with an experience that is not just the best, but remarkable. When you entrust The Rocca Sisters Team with buying or selling your home, you can expect a personalized, hands-on approach that will make your real estate experience as comfortable and profitable as possible. Our highly personalized service and proven results have ranked us #2 in Canada out of approximately 14,500 agents for Royal LePage in 2012, based on both Sales Production and Volume. We are also honoured to have been ranked #1 in Burlington and area in 2012 for Sales Production & Volume for a third consecutive year.
We do not just throw your listing up on MLS and wait for someone to buy it. A house requires maximum exposure to a broad audience to sell. We take an aggressive networking and all-encompassing approach to advertising your property. Our extensive service includes free home staging, professional photography, a high definition video tour & magazine-quality feature sheets to showcase your home at its very best to potential home buyers. We advertise full page ads in local newspapers & magazines, have a state-of-the-art website & list your home on over 100 real estate sites nationwide that include many corporate relocation and luxury sites. We also list your home on multiple real estate boards – not just one. Our homes are listed on the Hamilton/Burlington, Oakville/Milton, Niagara, and Toronto real estate boards. You will have two nationally-ranked Top Producers personally managing and marketing your listing to the extensive network we have built. Our broad network includes not only the vast Royal LePage network and relocation market, but also our large local network of active buyers, past clients and industry professionals.
The members of our team are the best and the brightest in the business. Our years of experience working in many facets of the real estate business have provided us with the tools to be amongst the top negotiators in the industry. We are not afraid to work for what we know our clients deserve, and get them top value for their most valuable asset.
If you are considering a move this year, allow us to provide you with a free home evaluation. We use the most up-to-date statistical analysis to accurately assess the value of your home correctly. Let us show you first-hand what make us different, how we will provide you with a personal, uncompromising service and how we will ensure all your best interests are served.
Stand up with us and get involved on Monday, February 4th, 2013 for World Cancer Day. Monetary donations are always important to help fund essential research in hopes of finding a cure, however there are many other ways to help fight the battle. A vital part of striving to conquer ...
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Stand up with us and get involved on Monday, February 4th, 2013 for World Cancer Day. Monetary donations are always important to help fund essential research in hopes of finding a cure, however there are many other ways to help fight the battle. A vital part of striving to conquer cancer is awareness. Learning and paying attention to the tell-tale symptoms is incredibly important along with regular checkups and physicals. An integral part of winning the battle is early detection and prevention. With the right strategies, one-third of the most common cancers can be prevented.
The Canadian Cancer Society reported on average, one person learns that they have cancer every three minutes in Canada. This is a far too staggering number! It is more important than ever to join together as a community to help put an end to this tragic disease.
Like many in our community, we ourselves have been touched and greatly impacted by Cancer. In 2004, our Mom was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer by chance during a routine checkup. Mom's cancer was already in an advanced stage. With hope, determination support from family, friends and a strong faith she fought hard for five years until she lost her battle. We still cherish the years we had with our Mom and like everyone who loses a loved one, our time was cut far too short. We yearn to embrace her each and every day.
We learned the importance of hope and determination from our Mom and were honoured to be the presenting sponsor of the Joelle’s & Jeff’s Guyshop Fashion Show Fundraiser last June. This event raised an incredible $65,000 for the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre’s CIBC Breast Assessment Centre. These fundraisers are essential for prevention and improving access to breast screening and diagnostic services for women of all ages in our community. The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation is leading this $5 million fundraising campaign to build and equip the Assessment Centre.
This year, we challenge you to help in the fight against cancer. To start this awareness campaign off strong we will donate $1 for every new Facebook LIKE on our Rocca Sisters page until February 4th, 2013. Go to Facebook and search out Rocca Sisters.
Life gets busy, but make time for regular checkups and physicals – and encourage your family and friends to do the same. Through prevention and early detection we can help save lives. Get involved, learn and share. To learn more about our story and our Cancer Initiatives, please visit our website, www.roccasisters.ca.
With a new year brings new opportunities and new goals for everyone here at The Rocca Sisters Team office. We believe in continual growth and wish to offer nothing but the best to our clients and those in our community. We have just been ranked the #2 Team in Canada ...
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With a new year brings new opportunities and new goals for everyone here at The Rocca Sisters Team office. We believe in continual growth and wish to offer nothing but the best to our clients and those in our community. We have just been ranked the #2 Team in Canada for Royal LePage (2012) out of the approximately 14,500 agents across the country, and we strive to make 2013 even better. This is why we have set specific goals for 2013 that will allow us to continually exceed your expectations and provide an experience that is not just the best, but remarkable.
We will be innovative. As leaders in the industry, we pride ourselves in always staying ahead of the curve. We promise that we will continue to create new, effective tools that will allow us to provide even better service to our clients. We have launched our “Rocca Sisters Talk” series on our webTV channel, www.RoccaSisterTV.ca, where we are posting videos with the answers to all of your frequently asked questions. Stay tuned for our latest episodes including our personal tips and trends for you house, as well as interviews from experts in your community!
We will be available. We are never too busy for our clients. You will have two nationally-ranked Top Producing agents that will personally manage your listing and get you top results. We will make sure you feel part of the process and will receive constant communication throughout the entirety of your experience. Our buyer specialists provide a professional and service focused experience from beginning to end. Our relationship won’t end there, as our relationships recommend us, and we will always maintain relationships with our past clients that we pride ourselves on.
We will give back. Along with success comes the importance of giving back to our community. We strive to make a positive impact and will be increasing our ever-growing support within the community. This past year we handed out free flowers for Easter to 1000 families in our community in support of Muscular Dystrophy. We were the Presenting Sponsor of the Joelle’s & Jeff’s Guyshop Charity Fashion Show which raised an incredible $65,000 for the CIBC Breast Assessment Centre for the Juravinski Hospital. As the presenting sponsor of the Applefest Fall Fair we were able to provide a fun, free family event for over 2500 people and raised $5000 for the Museums of Burlington. We also were able to raise hundreds of toys through a Christmas Toy Drive to go to sick children in the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. To view the videos from these community events, please visit our webTV channel, www.RoccaSistersTV.ca.
What are your New Year’s resolutions? Go to our Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/RoccaSisters , and share them with us! From our family to yours, we wish you all the best in 2013 – let’s make it a great year!
We would like to send a very big thank you to the community for making The Rocca Sisters Team the #2 Team in all of Canada for Royal LePage (2012)!
We are excited to welcome 2013 with another year of accomplishments to reflect on and ...
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We would like to send a very big thank you to the community for making The Rocca Sisters Team the #2 Team in all of Canada for Royal LePage (2012)!
We are excited to welcome 2013 with another year of accomplishments to reflect on and an eventful year ahead. Our Royal LePage National Sales Rankings have been released for 2012 and The Rocca Sisters Team ranked #2 nationally for Royal LePage, out of the approximately 14,500 sales representatives across the country. This is a true honour, and all of us here at The Rocca Sisters Team office are both excited and appreciative to have concluded our most successful year to date.
The year ahead will bring us many more opportunities to do what we love, and that is helping people in our community. In our recent Rocca Sisters Team 2013 planning meeting, we discussed what our visions are as a team for our community and our clients. How many families are we going to help this year? What community events will we proudly put our name to? These are all things that will make the difference in 2013, and this is what we look forward to.
What sets us apart from many other professionals is our ability to embrace change at many different levels. Change is the one constant and continual refining of our client systems is essential to meet the ever changing client expectations that define the experience overall. In the year ahead, we will continue to be innovators in the industry and provide all of our clients with an experience that is not just the best, but remarkable!
We personally manage every listing and keep our clients well informed throughout the whole process which leads to many long lasting relationships with our valued clients.
We would like to thank all of our incredible clients for your support and referrals throughout 2012, as it is your support that continues to drive our success allowing others to experience firsthand our unique and genuine approach to buying and selling. Our relationships truly recommend us as the majority of our business is done with repeat clients and referrals to their family & friends. We look forward to serving you, your family & your friends in 2013!
To hear what our many satisfied clients have to say about us, watch our many client testimonial videos on our webTV channel, www.RoccaSistersTV.ca. Discover for yourself why so many in the community are talking about The Rocca Sisters Team. We look forward to exceeding your expectations in 2013!
The upcoming Civic holiday was established simply because there was such a long stretch between July 1 and the Labour Day weekend without a holiday. The purpose of this holiday is to give all of us hardworking Canadians a break so, we hope Burlingtonians relax and enjoy the long weekend!
The upcoming Civic holiday was established simply because there was such a long stretch between July 1 and the Labour Day weekend without a holiday. The purpose of this holiday is to give all of us hardworking Canadians a break so, we hope Burlingtonians relax and enjoy the long weekend!
In Burlington, Joseph Brant Day is the name we attribute to our Civic holiday. Every year, the Museums of Burlington host their Joseph Brant Day event at LeSalle Park to celebrate our community’s origins and one of the founding fathers of Burlington. This year marks an important historical milestone as we commemorate the War of 1812. This year, being the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, the event is being dedicated to Joseph Brant’s son, John Brant, who played an important role during the war. The event will feature various war re-enactments, a military battle skirmish, encampments, military drills & exercises, fair-style games, animal exhibits, children’s entertainment and much more! The event is on Monday, August 6th from 10am – 5pm. Admission is free, and all proceeds raised will be going to the Museums’ educational programs and preservation of the historic collection.
The Civic holiday weekend also coincides with Food Day Canada on Saturday, August 4th that celebrates the vast culinary experiences available to us as Canadians. This weekend we honour our local farmers and celebrate culinary excellence in Canada. In honour of this holiday we'd like to share one of our family’s favourite long weekend BBQ recipes. From our family to yours, enjoy Honey Chicken Kabobs on the BBQ.
Honey Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
• Skewers
Directions
1. Whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce, and pepper. Place the chicken, garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours
2. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate & cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear.
