Waterdown Neighbourhood News - Waterdown's Real Estate Blog

Fears of a Canadian housing market crash overblown

2010-09-30T09:25:00.000-07:00

Fears of a Canadian housing market crash overblown

You may have noticed a lot of stories in the press recently about a significant risk of a collapse in housing values. These concerns are based on the belief that the increase in house prices we’ve seen in the past several years have created a housing bubble.

To better understand current housing market trends, we have looked back at the level of housing affordability that prevailed in the late 1980’s and early 1990 when a real estate bubble caused the Canadian housing market to meltdown in the years that followed. While it is true that housing affordability has deteriorated in recent quarters, it remains much better than it was in 1990.

We believe that the modest erosion in affordability will cool the housing market but will not create a deep freeze effect. Home prices overall are expected to maintain their values nationally, though some local areas with very poor housing affordability, such as Vancouver and Montreal could experience declines in home values.

What does that mean for homebuyers?

Now more than ever it is important for homebuyers to get the right advice from knowledgeable real estate professionals. By understanding market trends in their area potential homebuyers will be able to make informed decisions about value for money.

By working with an RBC mortgage specialist potential homebuyers can also review their options for true affordability, today and in the future.

RBC publishes free research information about housing, including pricing trends by province and city, in the RBC Economics Housing Trends and Affordability Report. It’s easy to stay informed. Register at www.rbc.com/economics for automatic email delivery of new reports.

The following is a link to our Home, Mortgage and Lending Advice Centre. http://www.rbcadvicecentre.com/

Your new home doesn't come with mortgage advice. I do.

Contact me today:

Brenda Hobin Mobile Mortgage Specialist

RBC Royal Bank

(905) 538-1328

http://mortgage.rbc.com/brenda.hobin

And of course if you need a real estate professional for buying or selling your home in Waterdown, Hamilton, or the surrounding area, please contact me:

Maryanne Fitzgerald, Sales Representative
HomeLife Results Realty, Inc.
905-318-3800 (office)
289-237-5033 (cell)

Fundraising for the new Guy B. Brown School

2010-06-10T13:30:00.000-07:00

As a local entrepreneur, parent, and committed Waterdown community member, I have been looking for ways to give back to the community; and I've found the perfect opportunity! While most of the funding for the new Guy B. Brown school will come from the government and other sources, there is still a shortfall of approximately $100,000. So, how can I help?? As a Realtor, I am committing to donate a portion of all of my sales in the Waterdown area, to help with the new school build.

So, if you know someone in Waterdown who is looking to buy, sell, rent or invest, contact me! I am committed to our community and am excited about this new venture. The new Guy B. Brown will be a great asset to Waterdown!

Call me at 905-318-3800 or email me at maryannef@mail.com with your comments..

that's it for now,
Maryanne

New Guy Brown School in Waterdown - Construction starting very soon!

2010-06-10T13:22:00.000-07:00

Well, the time has finally arrived! After years of negotiations, talks between Guy Brown parents, (WE - Waterdown Education team) the Hamilton-Wentworth School board and the provincial government, the new Guy B. Brown will be built and is scheduled to be completed by September of 2011.

Students who will be transferred to Alan A. Greenleaf Sept. of 2010, will have the oppportunity to come back to the new Guy B. Brown school, and become the first graduating grade 8 class! How exciting!

My son is looking forward to coming back and becoming the first graduating grade 8 class, and my daughter is excited to not have to change schools :)

Waterdown has proven to be a strong community and we have shown the powers-that-be that our children's education is of the utmost importance. I think the Hamilton Public School board has finally figured that out - don't mess with Waterdown parents!

that's it for now...

Maryanne

New Listing! 495 HWY 8 Unit 708

2010-06-10T13:19:00.000-07:00

Beautiful 1 bedroom penthouse unit in Stoney Creek! MLS # H3040423
$218,900 - Great value! Condo fee of $342.88 includes heat, hydro, water, insurance and exterior maintenance. Amenities include hot tub, exercise room, squash court, library and much more! To book an appointment to view please call me at 905-318-3800

Real Estate in Burlington! New Listing!

2009-07-09T10:15:00.000-07:00

2045 Appleby Line Unit 304
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath condo across from Millcroft Shopping Ctr in sought after "Orchard Uptown"
For more information or to book an appointment call me at 905-318-3800 or email me at maryannef@mail.com

Did You Know?

2009-05-24T04:26:00.000-07:00

Never before have mortgage rates been this low. You can get a 5 year variable rate for only 2.8% ! If you have been thinking of buying or selling, NOW is the time! Call me today to discuss your options.
905-318-3800
905-690-2317

Maryanne

A Change in Brokerages

2009-05-16T04:32:00.000-07:00

On March 1st, I changed brokerages from Re/Max Escarpment to HomeLife Results Realty Inc. I continue to provide exemplary service to my clients and strive to provide them with the knowledge and expertise that they deserve.
If you would like to contact me, you can do so at 905-318-3800, or at my home office 905-690-2317

Real Estate Market is Picking Up!

2009-05-16T04:20:00.001-07:00

Have you noticed all the 'Sold' signs in Waterdown lately? It's a welcome sight, after several months of seemingly stagnant listings. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), home sales jumped 11.2% from March, the biggest jump in five years. If you have been on the sidelines, wondering whether or not to sell your home for fear of it sitting on the market too long, now is the time to make your decison! The spring market is in full swing, and it's a great time to sell. Call me today for a no-obligation analysis on what your home is worth.

My office number is 905-318-3800
My home office is 905-690-2317

* Metrolinx Rapid Transit Plan for Halton includes Waterdown line !

2008-10-03T07:06:00.000-07:00

Just think how wonderful it would be to have rapid transit lines running along Hwy #5 between Hwy #403 and Waterdown and along Trafalgar Road between Hwy #407 and into Oakville. Metrolinx has proposed transit enhancements for the Halton area to also include Waterdown. Plan to attend October 29th at Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road (just north of the 403) Halton is hosting a public meeting for all communities affected to have input in the Metrolinx draft plan. Format includes an open house from 6 to 7pm, followed by a public meeting and presentations at 7 to 9 pm.
For more information visit the http://www.halton.ca/news/MediaShow.cfm?MediaID=2008-09-26-01-57-54

* Re-printed with the permission of Judi Partridge Publisher of Flamborough “E-NEWS” . To sign up for E-NEWS, please send an email to judi.partridge@sympatico.ca

News From WHDSB Ward 14 & 15 Trustee Karen Turkstra

2008-09-30T05:39:00.000-07:00

This was posted in Judi Partridge's E-Newsletter: Karen has given me permission to post here:

Welcome back to a new school year! We at the HWDSB hope you had a wonderful summer with your family and friends.
It is our hope that you can enjoy education updates through the Flamborough E-News as well as through your school and local newspaper. Parental involvement and engagement in education are very important to us and we invite you to be part of the decision making process.
Last year saw the formation of the Waterdown Education (WE) Group and together we were able to formulate the Preferred Vision of education in Waterdown. This vision included 4 new elementary schools (New A.A. Greenleaf, Upcountry Estates, New Guy Brown and eventually Waterdown South) as well as an immediate high school addition and eventual campus site. Rest assured that this vision is now with the Ministry of Education for funding approval of growth area schools and Board staff are actively pursuing potential school sites. We are expecting to hear back from the Ministry by the end of October about all of our growth area schools across Hamilton.
Trustees will be updated on a lot of summer issues over the next few weeks so as the information becomes public I will endeavour to keep you informed as we move through the school year.
I can be reached at karen.turkstra@hwdsb.on.ca or 905-515-8726. For our students!!

FLAMBOROUGH - Waterdown - FEDERAL ELECTION DEBATE:

2008-09-30T03:26:00.001-07:00

The Flamborough Chamber of Commerce is hosting this debate. Here are the details:

Date: Tuesday, October 7th
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: Waterdown District High SchoolParkside Drive, Waterdown(West of Centre Road beside the YMCA)
Free Admission - Open to the Public

Come on out and hear what our candidates have to say!

Car Seat Clinics in Waterdown

2008-09-29T09:23:00.001-07:00

There are 2 car seat clinics coming up in Waterdown - October 24th, and November 14th.
Hamilton Health services are taking appointments -if you'd like to book one please call
905-546-2424

Police Beat in Flamborough Review This Week

2008-09-28T05:26:00.001-07:00

When my husband and I first moved to Waterdown 12 years ago, the "Police Beat" section in the Flamborough Review was less than a half page in length, with maybe 10 or so incidents.
Increasingly I find that this section of the paper gets longer and longer. This week there were over 30 incidents! Most of them involved youths. Vandalism, break-ins and theft seem the common theme. Is it that young people have nothing better to do at night than raise havoc among our community? Is there home life in shatters? Do they have that much disrespect for others?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this! Email me at mfitzgerald@remaxescarpment.com and I will post your comments!

Maryanne Fitzgerald

OPEN HOUSE - 49 Duncan

2008-09-28T05:18:00.000-07:00

This is a wonderful 3+1 bedroom home, close to schools, shopping and the Y.
Open House this Sunday (Sept. 28th) from 2-4.
Hope to see you there!

For more information please contact me at:

905-690-2317 (Home)
905-525-2720 (RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc)
mfitzgerald@remaxescarpment.com

New Portable At Guy B Brown School!

2008-09-22T12:42:00.000-07:00

A new portable has been delivered to the Guy B. Brown school. As you are probably aware, the portable that was delivered over the summer was destroyed by arsonists.
The new portable should be ready for use in the next week or so. Let's hope this one lasts!