Harris Real Estate
326 Lakeshore Road E. L6J 1J6 Oakville, ON, Canada

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If you are looking to purchase a home in todays market, there is a good chance that a house on your short list will be sold in a multiple offer situation. Before you talk yourself out of competing for your possible dream home get informed.

GTA home prices up over 15% in November 2020 compared to the 2019. Call me to find out what your home is worth in todays market.

Toronto and area homes sales set new monthly record. One thing to note is that sales for the first 9 months of 2020 has surpasses sales for the same period in 2019 by a full percent... even with the Covid lockdown.

If you are planning on purchasing a new home expect to pay more...

Deferred your mortgage? Have a look at some options going forward.

New housing project coming to Hamilton's East end... there is a link to register at the end of the article.

Mortgage deferral programs have helped homeowners get to this point... how much of a spike will be caused by covid-19 and how will this change the housing market in 2021?

Just Listed... Beautiful 2 storey home in sought after Millcroft. Contact me for more details.

Home sales and prices are up in July compared to July of last year in a big way. Covid-19 has played a large part in this... buyers are more comfortable than sellers therefore there are fewer houses on the market creating demand and we can't vacation as we have previously so people are buying vacation homes north of the city creating a huge demand.

COVID-19 and working from home has families looking for larger homes and lots outside of the city...

Mortgage deferrals and the strong housing market should help reduce the number of mortgage defaults after Covid...

If you are a First-Time Home Buyer, a renovator or an Investor take a look at this home in the north end of St. Catharines, situated in a great neighborhood boasting a beautiful 60 x 155 ft lot.

Home sales were down over 60% in most areas of Ontario in April compared to April 2019 and so were new listings. In some regions home prices were up, for example Niagara area house prices were up 10%.

April GTA home sales down 64%(compared to April 2019), this is not surprising at all... what is surprising is that overall prices remained steady.

Year over year home prices could rise this year... or decrease slightly it all depends on how soon the economy starts back up.

Just Listed. Have a look at this iconic home in Port Colborne. For more info visit the web page at:161sugarloaf.com

With the current focus by all of us to stop the spread and do the right thing -stay home where possible and physical distancing; the spring real estate market has taken a tumble. Have a look at the graph in the article... it paints the picture of the quick shift in the market. I am doing my part to slow the progress of COVID-19 by providing clients with the opportunity to connect virtually for meetings such as initial consultations, home showings and home inspections. Contact me for more details.

As you might expect, home sales in the first half of March better than March 2019 but the last 2 weeks not so much. The housing market will come back strong but when?

Just listed - 2 Bedroom Condo apartment close to downtown Burlington with all the amenities.

House prices continue to climb in the early stages of March... will the trend continue?

Some good news for those struggling financially with the impact of the Coronavirus - Big Banks to allow deferral of mortgage payments up to 6 months... more details to follow.

Mortgage rates drop... with the prediction of another rate drop in the future.

GTHA (Greater Toronto Hamilton Area) Condo market set for double digit price increases in 2020 as first time home buyers and investors push sales.

Deferred Listings explained... is this the reason listings were down 30% in January?

How much do you need to retire comfortably? Maybe not as much as you think...

Hamilton and area home sales and prices UP year over year even though the number of listings are down. Call me to find out what your home is worth.

A look at how some employers are helping with the high cost of housing as it outpaces income levels...

Hamilton & area 2019 homes sales up 10% over 2018, prices up 5%...

National home sales up in 2019 by 6.5% compared to 2018 but listings are down by 2.1%. Looks like the trend will continue for 2020.

Take care of your credit score... it is used for more than just loan applications.

GTA home prices up 4% in 2019 and continued increases are predicted for 2020...

Great investment advice... but if you are saving for your first home purchase this is a great read.

The prediction for Toronto and area home prices is an increase of anywhere between 4% & 6%, while inventory remains low. That is if the economy stays the same.

Some helpful tips if your home is listed for sale and you are having an open house, and why as a guest at an open house you may be asked to sign in.

Backing out of a firm home purchase can cost you more than just the deposit. A real estate professional can help you ensure the purchase is the right fit for your situation with the right timing.

New Canadians will help increase housing demand in the next five years...

Toronto and area home prices up 7.1% year over year as the number of listings trend downward.

Some new rules coming for the real estate industry... a step forward in addressing some contentious issues.

Hamilton and area October home sales and prices up compared to October 2018 by over 6%...

Getting a mortgage after retiring is difficult even if you have a good asset base and great credit. Read on for some good advice...