Jan 11, 2011 | MLS®, Stats & Technology |
The Greater Hamilton-Burlington area resale market reported a total of 722 units sold in December, a decrease of 6.9 per cent from the same month last year and a decrease of 28.3 per cent from November of this year, according to Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) statistics released by the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB). Total unit sales for 2010 are being reported at 2.13 per cent higher than last year, while new units listed are 12.7 per cent higher. (more…)
Jan 11, 2011 | MLS®, Stats & Technology |
Jan 11, 2011 | RAHB News |
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest members. (more…)
Jan 11, 2011 | Member Services |
Take a historical journey and walk a mile in their shoes! Visit the many Museums in RAHB’s jurisdictional areas and discover Real People… Real Stories…. and Real Adventure! Don’t just read about history – taste it, touch it, hear it and explore it. Museums engage visitors of all ages with hours of fun offering events, workshops, programs, exhibitions, and activities that educate as well as entertain. Learn more about these museums, including hours of operation by calling or visiting their websites. A meaningful experience awaits you at your community museum. (more…)
Jan 11, 2011 | REALTORS Care® |
Have you chosen a school to adopt?  Â
The list of schools in RAHB’s Adopt-a-School program was sent to all member offices in November. (more…)
Jan 11, 2011 | Member Services |
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Jan 11, 2011 | REALTORS Care® |
Did your office raise money for charity in 2010? Are you willing to share what your event was and how much you raised? (more…)
Jan 11, 2011 | Member Services, RAHB News |
Potential Changes to Mortgage Financing Rules
There is strong speculation the federal government may further tighten mortgage financing rules; in particular, raise down payment requirements and shorten amortization periods.
It is important for members to respectfully write their Member of Parliament and explain the negative impacts additional mortgage financing rule changes would have on homebuyers, homeowners and the economy.
Visit www.rahb.ca/GR to find a draft letter and contact information for your MP.
Jan 11, 2011 | Member Services, RAHB News |
Let It Snow! Â Let It Snow! Â Let It Snow!
SOS – Snow Off SidewalksÂ
The City of Hamilton’s Snow Removal Bylaw # 03-290 requires that property owners, occupants and businesses clear snow and ice from all City sidewalks surrounding their property within 24 hours of a snowfall. It is illegal to place or throw snow and ice on a road or boulevard as it may interfere with traffic and may cause an accident. (more…)
Jan 11, 2011 | MLS®, Stats & Technology |
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Apr 11, 2009 | MLS®, Stats & Technology |
The Hamilton-Burlington area real estate market showed a total of 1,044 unit sales in March, this was a decrease of 4.7 per cent from March 2008 when single family home sales were 1,095, according to the Multiple Listing Services® (MLS®) statistics released by the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB).Â
The total unit sales for the first three months of 2009 are being reported at 23 per cent lower for the same period in 2008, while new units listed are 1.3 per cent lower for the year-to-date. The total unit sales, when compared to February, were 40 per cent higher in March.Â
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Mar 10, 2009 | MLS®, Stats & Technology |
Several cases of fraud with respect to business voicemail equipment have happened. These cases involve experienced criminals that illegally gain access to company voicemail systems and then place long distance calls from within those systems.
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