
BoC Suggests Return to Economic Growth
The Bank of Canada has only maintained the overnight rate target at 1.75%, but suggested that there is “…accumulating evidence
The Bank of Canada has only maintained the overnight rate target at 1.75%, but suggested that there is “…accumulating evidence
With high demand for commercial property and rental rates at an all-time high, there has been speculation of the first
Canada’s largest retail landlord, RioCan REIT (TSE: REI.UN.CA), started the year off strong by acquiring the 114,000 square foot shopping
The month of February may have felt like an endless barrage of ice and snow, but it felt like spring
The Bank of Canada has only maintained the overnight rate target at 1.75%, but suggested that there is “…accumulating evidence
On June 4th, 2019 InterRent REIT announced a joint venture agreement with the CLV Group and Brookfield Property Partners. The
At the beginning of June, the City of Hamilton released a report stating that the downtown office vacancy rate was
The residential real estate market in Hamilton is gaining momentum as there were 18.5% more sales in April than there
The loonie has declined since its two-year peak at 82.6¢ in 2017 compared to the US Dollar. While its currently
On March 19th the Liberal government announced its 2019 budget. The budget introduced a plan to increase housing affordability through
Within the next two years, IKEA is set to open 30 city-centre stores worldwide. The Swedish retailer is adapting to
Canada’s real estate industry continued to see a high level of activity with more than $34 billion invested in 2018.
In the last few weeks, there has been an increase in the number of indicators pointing towards a global economic
Purchasing a house is one of the largest purchases that most people will ever make. It is important to make
Once known solely as a steel town, Hamilton has grown into Canada’s most diverse economy. Hamilton obtained this prestigious title
Buying Your First Income Property Purchasing your first income property much like making a purchase of any sizeable asset, such
Purchasing a home is an exciting process, but gathering all the required mortgage documents can be a daunting task, particularly
Shopping for a home can be the most exciting time or the most tedious time. It’s important to make sure
Questions regarding Hamilton’s economic vitality have long dominated conversations among both investors and local residents alike. This November The Doyle
We’ve all heard the following terms: Cap Rate, GSI, NOI and although some of us know these terms inside and
These insights are specifically tailored to help save time, effort, money, and increase net operating income when purchasing multi-residential
Many different roles comprise your local, run-of-the-mill real estate team. These can be divided between roles assigned to either the
Congratulations!!! You’ve Accepted an offer on your home for more money than you could have possibly imagined and are excited
The Hamilton Commercial & Residential Markets – First Quarter 2018 The First Quarter of 2018 has been a busy one,
The Hamilton Downtown Secondary Plan – Putting People First In many ways, Hamilton is in a state of profound change.
BIGGER AND BETTER: URBANIZATION IN HAMILTON A recent United Nations projection determined that by 2050, over 70% of the world’s
Stop and think for a second – every office building, storefront or apartment building you have ever walked into is
Assignment sales are starting to find their way into the Hamilton real estate market. While currently quite common in the
August saw a return to the familiar. Previously, we had discussed the slump that occurred in the market from May
Hamilton is a city that is ripe for development. In the last year, 327 private (unlisted) commercial real estate transactions
Recent changes in the Hamilton market have forced both buyers and sellers to re-evaluate their strategies. Prior to May of
The Spillover Effect Most Hamiltonians are acutely aware how hot our city’s real estate market has become. Home prices in
A recent United Nations projection determined that, by 2050, over 70% of the world’s population will be living in cities.
Developments in Hamilton and the Country’s Aging Population Canada is currently undergoing a shift in its demographics. As time goes
As the commercial and residential markets continue to heat up, many are looking to leverage their equity and purchase their
The Residential-Commercial Link: The Hamilton Market While most of us tend to concentrate primarily on one side of the real
You don’t have to look far to find a reason to invest in Hamilton. Whether it’s the promise of an
Hamilton is caught in the middle of a paradigm shift that is affecting communities across the country, and one that
Knowing your affordable price range will bring your house hunting into focus. How much of a house you can afford
An important step in securing mortgage financing is the credit check. As a routine part of the application process, the
The owning advantage (and some added incentive) Two out of three Canadian families own a house – that’s one of the highest rates
What fees will you owe on closing day? Buying a home can be hectic. You’re coordinating meetings, arranging for financing
Putting it in writing for the seller After much deliberation, you have finally selected the home of your dreams. What
1. Hire a real estate agent – Engage the services of an Ambitious Realty Advisors agent. As residential real estate experts,
You’ve found a gorgeous home, in the right neighbourhood, at the right price, and it’s finally time to tour the
When it comes to Canadian real estate we’re fortunate to have clean, livable cities, neat and attractive subdivisions, and neighbourhoods
How much will I initially need to purchase my new home? You will need enough funds to cover your down
Real estate agents: your guide through the real estate wilderness Think of your sales representative like a wilderness guide. Just
Mortgage loan insurance is typically required by lenders when homebuyers make a down payment of less than 20% of the purchase
Think back to high school economics. Remember those lessons on the laws of supply and demand, and how you swore
Separating your must-have features from the ones you can live without Just as you wouldn’t set out to buy the
When you decide the time has come to shop for a new house, you want to stack the deck in
Agency law: your assurance of fair play Would you raise an eyebrow if you discovered your dentist owns the candy
Freehold, condo or co-op? Here’s a quick guide to help you determine your type As you embark on your hunt
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