by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | Oct 20, 2019 | Housing News
The decision on whether to buy or sell a home this Fall has become mired by more than the typical uncertainties that come with a transaction of this magnitude. Housing affordability, interest rates and the mortgage stress test were big newsmakers in 2018 and 2019, and...
by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | Aug 20, 2019 | Home Buyer’s Resources, Housing News, Real Estate Industry
Check it out! niagaraopenhouses.ca This newly launched site created by the Niagara Association of Realtors provides an interactive map and a simple search bar that allows users to search for upcoming Open Houses by city, price range, home features and/or MLS® number....
by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | May 17, 2019 | Housing News
Niagara Economic Development has released its annual report that provides an overview of the overall performance of Niagara’s economy. The details of this report are presented strictly at a macroeconomic scale. A few key points of the report include: From 2015 to...
by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | Apr 18, 2019 | Housing News
Niagara Region has embarked on a comprehensive analysis of its housing landscape. This study will help forecast the need for future housing stock and inform strategies that improve access to adequate, suitable and affordable accommodations for residents of Niagara....
by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | Mar 14, 2019 | Housing News
As we approach the start of the Spring Market we are excited to have a new statistics analysis tool, ‘MLS® HPI’, now available to us here in Niagara. Developed using data from the Multiple Listing Service®, the MLS® Home Price Index (or MLS® HPI for short)...
by Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | Oct 28, 2018 | Housing News
The number one mistake sellers make when listing a home for sale: They overprice it. While you may think you can always lower the asking price if it doesn’t sell, you’ll actually miss out on buyers, lose opportunities to draw foot traffic, and risk sitting...
