We compile Monthly Market Stats for Burlington, Oakville Hamilton, Greater Hamilton and Burlington Condos. See the latest June update HERE!
If you have any questions about the market or any stats for your area - you can always contact us for more information. We are always here to help get you information about your neighbourhood and what your specific market looks like!
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Many home buyers have the itch to find their perfect home. Buying a house is very exciting, especially if you are a first time home buyer. However, it can also be overwhelming if you are not aware of what to expect and find yourself unprepared. There are a few things that all buyers should be well aware of before starting the hunt for their dream home.
How Much Can You Afford?
A big mistake that a home buyer can make is not getting a mortgage pre-approval before starting their search. This approval will let you know exactly what you can afford. It can be heartbreaking to fall in love with a home that ends up out of your reach. If you are just starting to think about home buying and want a rough…
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Many people who are looking for a new home are enticed by the promise of a personal backyard oasis or spa-like escape from our day-to-day routines and adding to the enjoyment of the hot months.
As a seller, the summer is an opportune time to take advantage of a market that allows you to capture the subjective value of your pool. As a buyer, the summer is the perfect time to properly shop and inspect a pool when purchasing your new home. For both sellers and buyers, it is important to know what to expect when the transaction includes a pool.
Know the fence bylaws in your area and make sure the pump, filter and heater are in good working order.
When selling a home with a pool, it is extremely important…
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As proud Burlingtonians, we’re so happy to answer this question! Both Cathy and Tanya live in Burlington, and they absolutely love it. We also have a second home here at our downtown Burlington office which everyone is invited to come visit us at! Here’s why we love Burlington:
So Much to Do!
Burlington has developed from a quiet bedroom community to a savvy, revitalized waterfront city. Strategically located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Burlington offers a quality of life that is second to none with great schools, shopping, dining, recreational facilities, parkland, festivals and nightlife all available within the city. The lake is accessible to all with Spencer Smith Park being…
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At the Rocca Sisters Team, we frequently get questions from clients and friends about various aspects of the home selling and home buying process. We often get asked about the meanings of words that are used during the process of buying or selling your home, so this week we are going to give some definitions to these frequently used words.
Frequently Used Real Estate Buzzwords
As in any industry, there are buzzwords and vocabulary that are unique to residential real estate. When you put your home on the market, you should know what these mean. Here are definitions for the most common terms:
Fair market value: the is an estimate of how much a specific home will sell for in…
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The Bank of Canada has made an expected move by increasing its target interest rate by 0.25%, raising it from 4.75% to 5% this morning. It's been quite a while since the Bank Rate stood at 5% - we last saw it in 2001.
It seems there are three main reasons behind this line of thinking and why this may mean that the bank will now take a break and maintain steady rates in the upcoming months.
Firstly, today's increase is mainly driven by the fact that inflation in Canada remains higher than what is considered healthy for both Canadians and the overall economy. However, the good news is that the inflation situation is improving.
Secondly, central banks worldwide are employing a key strategy to combat inflation, which involves making…
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Here at the Rocca Sisters Team, most of us are animal lovers who consider our four-legged (and in some cases three-legged!) furry friends important members of our families. Now that the summer weather is finally here, we want our pups to be able to enjoy the outdoors in our community. We’ve compiled a list of off-leash dog parks and other dog friendly spots in Burlington that your dog is sure to dig!
1. Bayview Park, 1800 King Road
Located in Aldershot, and offering exceptional views of Burlington and Burlington Bridge, Bayview Park, often known as W.A.G. (Where Animals Gather) Park, features a leash free area, model airplane clubhouse with an airstrip and a baseball diamond making it a fun…
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We compile Monthly Market Stats for Burlington, Oakville Hamilton, Greater Hamilton and Burlington Condos. See the latest June update HERE!
If you have any questions about the market or any stats for your area - you can always contact us for more information. We are always here to help get you information about your neighbourhood and what your specific market looks like!
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A green lawn in the nicer months of the year adds such great curb appeal and interest to your home. It requires some know how but taking care of your lawn can be simple and rewarding! Here are some tips for all-natural lawn care.
Start with the soil
Check the quality by taking a handful and squeezing it. If it crumbles, add some nutrient-rich compost in spring and fall. If it’s sandy, add some hummus to help it hold water. Check the pH too. Most garden centres offer this service. If it’s less than 6 or 7, add some lime.
Use the right grass
Clover and fescue are good for dry summers, and bluegrass and ryegrass are ideal for areas that get lots of sun. For shady spots, try fescue or a groundcover like periwinkle…
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What’s Canada Day? How did it start? Why do we celebrate? What should you do? The Rocca Sisters have you covered!
History of Canada Day
On July 1st, 1867, the British North America Act created Canada, and by the following year a proclamation was signed to request that all Her Majesty’s subjects across Canada celebrate July 1st as the birthday of Canada. Eleven years later in 1879 July became a statutory holiday called Dominion Day. It wasn’t until 1982 that Dominion Day became Canada Day.
Why we are proud to be Canadian.
The name “Canada” comes from the Huron-Iroquois language and means settlement or village. For us, this holds a great deal of meaning. Our family, like most, are 1st generation Canadians. Our Father…
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