FREE WORKSHOP

You are invited to join us next Tuesday September 12 6-8PM for a workshop with tips and tricks on how to successfully purchase your very first home!

 

Are you thinking of helping your kids so they can get into the market now?

Are you new to the country? Welcome!

Are you buying your first home?

 

We are here to help you find your first dream home! Join the Rocca Sisters Real Estate Team and Frank Cardamone - Mortgage Specialist at RBC bank at our FREE FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS WORKSHOP filled with step by step guidance and assistance to get you through the process! 

 

We know that the Real Estate Market is ever changing and seems at times impossible to get into. We know that there is so much to consider like:

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Good news for Home buyers and sellers. Today, the Bank of Canada decided to keep its key interest rate steady at 5 percent with the next announcement set for October 25. This decision comes in response to Canada's first significant bout of high inflation in decades. 

Many mortgage owners have felt the effects of higher borrowing costs as the Bank of Canada moved to increase interest rates 10 times since March 2022, bringing the policy rate to five per cent.

Inflation in Canada is typically measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and the central bank aims to keep it around 2 percent. However, CPI inflation surged to a four-decade high of 8.1 percent in June 2022 but has since decreased to 2.8 percent in June 2023. The reasons behind…

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The Fashion Tent & The Rocca Sisters at Supercrawl

 

Are you ready for a weekend filled with music, art, fashion, and so much more? Then mark your calendars for September 8-10 and make your way to James St North in Hamilton, where the vibrant streets will come alive. This multi-arts extravaganza is Hamilton's premier event, bringing together a diverse range of creative disciplines to create a truly immersive experience for attendees.

One of the standout attractions at Supercrawl is the Fashion Pavilion, which we are proud to announce that the Rocca Sisters will be sponsoring this year! 

Some of the local designers announced to take part in the festival this year are: Amici Brand, Ark Collective, Blackbird Studios, Calypso Cosmic, Dope…

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The Fall Market starts now! Fall is around the corner. We know this because we got Pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks just yesterday!  

If you are thinking of selling your home this fall, we have some tips and tricks to get you into or through the Fall Market!

Top 3 things to do to prepare for the fall market

  1. Short Market: Most people don’t realize this, but the Fall market is substantially shorter than the spring market. There is less time to get you listed and sold in Fall than in Spring. Most buyers are looking to close and be securely moved in before the holidays.

  2. Lead time: If you want to have your home ready for listing for the fall market, you’ll need to prepare your home for sale now and get in contact with your…

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Join Us for the Supercrawl Festival in Hamilton!
September 8, 9, 10.

Are you ready for a weekend filled with music, art, fashion, and so much more? Then mark your calendars for September 8-10 and make your way to James North in Hamilton, where the vibrant streets will come alive with the 15th annual Supercrawl Festival. This multi-arts extravaganza is Hamilton's premier event, bringing together a diverse range of creative disciplines to create a truly immersive experience for attendees.One of the standout attractions at Supercrawl is the Fashion Pavilion, which we are proud to announce that the Rocca Sisters will be sponsoring this year! This pavilion serves as a platform for local designers and artists to showcase their creativity through…

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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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WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN FINDING YOUR NEXT HOME

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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BUYING OR SELLING A HOME WITH A POOL

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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ASK THE ROCCA SISTERS: “WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT BURLINGTON?”

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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ASK THE ROCCA SISTERS: THE VOCABULARY OF REAL ESTATE

 

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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