The RAHB-HDAA Joint Task Force on rental housing presented their “solution” to illegal rental units and student housing issues to the Hamilton Planning Committee on Tuesday, June 18. (more…)
Electronic signatures are coming … but not just yet
On June 11, the Government of Ontario passed the 2013 provincial budget. Included in the budget is OREA’s proposal to amend the Electronic Commerce Act (ECA), 2000. Once proclaimed, this amendment will give REALTORS® and consumers the confidence to use modern technology that will make transactions more efficient and accessible. (more…)
CMHC study: Families benefit significantly from living in their own homes
A study conducted by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) highlighted the importance of affordable housing for Canadian families. It concluded that moving into one’s own home leads to major improvements in housing conditions, child well-being and school performance, health, and personal and family life. (more…)
The redesigned REALTOR.ca beta trial is being extended to the province of Ontario. (more…)
Average price by district for Burlington, Hamilton and Outlying RAHB jurisdictional areas for May 2013. (#) Residential Unit Sales.
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Susannah Salesperson had buyers with whom she’d been working for months. They were all getting a little desperate – the buyers because they were buying their first home and nothing they saw that was in their price range appealed to them, and Susannah because she’d shown them every house in their price range and they were just too picky. Still, she liked them and tried very hard to find their first home. She remembered what it was like when she was buying her first home and how hard it was to let go of some of the dreams. (more…)
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest members.
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Former member needs help
Former long-time RAHB member Darlene Webber recently lost her son in a house fire. A trust fund has been set up for his children; RAHB members who wish to contribute to the trust fund should get in touch with the Royal Bank of Canada, 99 Mapleview Dr. W, Barrie, ON L7N 9H7, 705.725.7830. The account manager is Teresa Micks.
Short-term accommodation available
If you have clients who need short-term accommodation over the summer, Mohawk Residence and Conference Centre has fully furnished 2-bedroom suites (each with kitchenettes and 3-piece bath) available by the week or month.
For more information, contact Holli De Lange at hdelange@stayrcc.com or 905.385.3200.
Roger’s is offering a new cell plan for OREA members. There are three different plans to choose from: $31.05 per month, $44.85 per month and an $85 per month voice and data plan.
For more information, go to www.wcpwireless.com/orea or contact Ian Shaw at ishaw@gtacell.com or 647.267.7811 or 1.888.912.4664.
Join the Barton Village Real Estate Crawl on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Host location: 413 Barton St. E.
This is the first ever Barton Village Real Estate Crawl:
Food and beverages provided by the BIA.
For more information, contact the Barton Village BIA office at 905.540.9472 or info@bartonvillage.ca
GeoWarehouse is giving away a Kobo e-reader! (more…)
CREA Survey Winners and REALTOR® Action Network (more…)