Today (January 18, 2018) the RAHB Board of Directors had their first meeting of the new year. Here is a video update from RAHB President Jack Loft and CEO George O’Neill covering what was discussed. Expect to hear from Jack and George after every Board meeting this year – they will keep you informed!
If you missed RAHB’s Statistics Information Management – or SIM – reports, you will be happy to know six reports are now available:
These reports will complement the statistical reports you can produce in Matrix under the Stats tab.
If you have any questions about the SIM reports, please get in touch with Valerie at the RAHB office – 905.529.8101 or [email protected].
The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo is offering 100 free Home Flood Protection Assessments to Burlington residents in 2018 on a first come, first served basis. Home Flood Protection Assessments are available to owners of single- and semi-detached homes and townhomes beginning January 1, 2018.
For Home Flood Protection Assessment inquiries, email [email protected] or call 1-877-876-9235.
To learn more, visit: www.homefloodprotect.ca
If you have ideas on how to improve the association, or have constructive criticism for RAHB, send your name to 2018 RAHB President Jack Loft! Every couple of weeks, Jack will choose a name and take that member to lunch to talk about the association. This could be your opportunity to present your great ideas and enjoy a lunch on the President. To participate, send your name to Jack at [email protected].
Your association is sponsoring the upcoming Burlington Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s State of the City Address on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
Just one way RAHB promotes REALTORS® in the community!
Want more information about the event? Check it out at https://www.burlingtonchamber.com/events/mayors-state-of-the-city-address
The City of Burlington will be holding a series of public meetings to cover various aspects of its proposed new Plan.
The meetings will be held through January and February, and members of the public are welcome to attend in person or watch a live webcast.
The first meeting was held on January 8 and covered the sections of the proposed new Official Plan that related to the rural area, agriculture, natural heritage, greenspace and mineral aggregates.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, Room 247, Level 2
Topics of discussion:
Employment policies, employment conversions and the mixed-use intensification area policies.
This meeting serves as a continuation of the Nov. 30, 2017 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting or watch a live webcast. The meeting will not include further delegations.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, Room 247, Level 2
Topic of discussion:
A recommendation report related to the downtown will be presented.
The report will contain the supplementary information requested by the council (e.g. background information regarding the Urban Growth Centre boundary; proposed heights compared to the existing in-effect Official Plan; and potential redevelopment sites).
This meeting will consider a new staff report.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting or watch a live webcast.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, Room 247, Level 2
Topics of discussion:
Growth management, implementation and any remaining topic areas identified by City Council.
This meeting serves as a continuation of the Nov. 30, 2017 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting or watch a live webcast. The meeting will not include further delegations.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, Room 247, Level 2
A second statutory public meeting to present any revisions to the proposed new Official Plan.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting or watch a live webcast. Delegations are not required to register in advance to speak.
Want graphics that you can easily share on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? Download the RAHB Members social media stats kit for January 2018! This is a .zip folder format. To learn how to open a .zip folder on your computer, click here.
Click here to download stats pack
Lockboxes are an important tool for your business – be sure to use them properly. When leaving a location where you have used the lockbox, ensure the lockbox is actually locked again. For a dial lockbox, this means spinning the dial once it is shut, and for the pushbutton style, re-keying the number combination to close it.
Never give out a combination to someone who is not known to you to be a salesperson, particularly when you receive a request for the combination via cell phone. If you are uncertain, call the salesperson back at their office for confirmation.
As well, you are reminded that RAHB’s Rules and Regulations Section 2 – MLS® Listings, Sub-section 2.17 has this to say about using lockboxes on your listed properties:
Members shall ensure that lock boxes installed on each of their listings are set with a unique code for the security of their Seller’s property. Further, members shall change the lock box combinations, as required during the course of the listing to maintain reasonable security, and not use any preset manufacturer’s code.
As well, RAHB MLS® Policy Miscellaneous, #16 describes a fine for misusing lockboxes:
Any member found to be in breach of Rules and Regulations, Section 2 – MLS® Listings sub-section 2.17 (lock box code) will be fined $50 for the first offence, and $200 for the second and any subsequent offence.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. T: 905.529.5979 F: 905.529.7109
E.: [email protected] * All applicable taxes are extra. Prices subject to change.
To THANK YOU for your continued support, we are inviting you to the Realty Shoppe’s Member Appreciation One-Day Sale on Monday, January 15, 2018!
Visit the Shoppe to enjoy light refreshments and enter your business card to win one of two great prizes. In-person shoppers will receive a 10% discount on January 15 only; some restrictions apply and only while quantities last. Please contact the Realty Shoppe (905.529.5979) for details.
The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) Board of Directors has approved a 2018 Plan Review Service Fee Schedule and Permit Fee Schedule for applications under HCA’s Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation. The new fee schedules were effective January 1, 2018 and represent a 1.5 per cent increase over the 2017 fees. Click here for complete details.
RAHB’s annual major fundraising event, REALTORS® 4 Kids, was another huge success!
Four hundred fifty members and supporters came out on Thursday, November 16 to generously support the CHML/Y108/Fresh Radio 95.3 Children’s Fund. It was an evening of bidding on fantastic live auction packages and great items in the silent auction, playing games and taking part in raffles, and socializing.
How generous were our members? The auction raised over $73,000 for The Children’s Fund! And we’re still counting – watch for the final number in a future News & Alerts on RAHB Matrix.
Thanks to all members who supported this year’s REALTORS® 4 Kids Charity Auction!
In photo above: Jeff Storey (Children’s Fund President), Aileen Araujo (RAHB Charity Auction Task Force Co-Chair), Brian Shaw (RAHB Charity Auction Task Force Co-Chair), Justin Glover (CHML Promotions Manager)
The Realty Shoppe will be closed for inventory on Friday, December 15 – no sales or orders. We apologize for any inconvenience – your cooperation is greatly appreciated!