Self Employed? …and Need a Mortgage?

If you’re Self Employed and hoping to buy a home in the Burlington area, time is running out!

Self Employed individuals will find it more difficult to secure a mortgage after April 9th, 2010.  If you are self employed, and looking to purchase a home in the Burlington area, do yourself a favor and get pre-approved today.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re looking for a top notch mortgage specialist.  We can get you pre-approved for a super low mortgage rate… but don’t delay.

Sebastian Malinowski or Alita Malinowski, sales representatives @ Remax Garden City Realty Inc. tel: 905-336-7300, email: SebastianM@Remax.net, or website blog: http://www.BurlingtonAreaRealEstate.com

Multiple offers are no fun!

Here is some advise if you find yourself in a multiple offer situation.

The Burlington Real Estate market is heating up so finding yourself in a multiple offer situation is much greater than a few short months ago.  There are plenty of buyers waiting for new listings to pop up, so once they do, it sometimes becomes a fight to see who ends up with the house.  If you would like more information on the Burlington Real Estate market, please contact us.

Sebastian Malinowski or Alita Malinowski, sales representatives @ Remax Garden City Realty Inc. tel:905-336-7300, email: SebastianM@Remax.net, or website blog: http://www.BurlingtonAreaRealEstate.com

Burlington Area Real Estate (MLS) Market Statistics January 2010 vs February 2010

Average home price just went up by $26,000 from January 2010 to February 2010

# of units sold in January 2010: 714
# of units units sold in February 2010: 1,067

Total Dollas Sales in January 2010: $205,915,602
Total Dollas Sales in February 2010: $335,737,979

Average Sale Price in January 2010: $288,397
Average Sale Price in February 2010: $314,656

Average Days on the Market in January 2010: 55
Average Days on the Market in February 2010: 43

These statistics are according to the ’Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington’ (our local real estate board).  If you would like specific statistics for Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Waterdown, Hamilton or any part of the surrounding area please contact us:

Sebastian Malinowski or Alita Malinowski, sales representatives @ Remax Garden City Realty Inc. tel:905-336-7300, email: SebastianM@Remax.net website: http://www.BurlingtonAreaRealEstate.com

Burlington Area Real Estate (MLS) Market Statistics February 2009 vs February 2010

49% Increase in home sales from February 2009  to February 2010

# of units sold in February 2009: 717
# of units units sold in February 2010: 1,067

Total Dollas Sales in February 2009: $190,329,004
Total Dollas Sales in February 2010: $335,737,979

Average Sale Price in February 2009: $265,452
Average Sale Price in February 2010: $314,656

Average Days on the Market in February 2009: 69
Average Days on the Market in February 2010: 43

These statistics are according to the ’Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington’ (our local real estate board).  If you would like specific statistics for Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Waterdown, Hamilton or any part of the surrounding area please contact us:

Sebastian Malinowski or Alita Malinowski, sales representatives @ Remax Garden City Realty Inc. tel: 905-336-7300, email: SebastianM@Remax.net http://www.BurlingtonAreaRealEstate.com

Great Mortgage Rates! – Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval!

Mortgage rates are amazing today. Get preapproved before it’s too late and mortgage rates start going up.

Mortgage rates are super low today.  If you would like to get pre-approved for a mortgage please contact us.  Even if you’re self employed and you don’t know how to go about getting a mortgage, let us know.  We are here to help.  We can get you a mortgage as low as 3.69% (o.a.c.) for a 5 year fixed mortgage rate.

These rates may change any time.

Sebastian Malinowski or Alita Malinowski, sales representatives @ Remax Garden City Realty Inc. tel: 905-336-7300, email: SebastianM@Remax.net, or website blog: http://www.BurlingtonAreaRealEstate.com

A Sad Day… Olympics are done!

Olympic Games are over but the Burlington Real Estate Market is out of control!

We are experiencing a crazy Burlington area Real Estate market.  Sellers are selling their homes for over asking price!  For a free home evaluation please contact us:

Sebastian Malinowski or Alita Malinowski, sales representatives @ Remax Garden City Realty Inc. tel: 905-336-7300, email: SebastianM@Remax.net, or website blog: http://www.BurlingtonAreaRealEstate.com

Real Estate, or Canada vs USA Game… you choose!

At leas I got to watch the second half!

As many of you were watching Canada beat USA in men’s hockey playing for the gold medal, I was hosting an open house in Burlington.  Sometimes being a realtor takes long hours and more importantly, love for this career.  Sometimes it even means not watching one of the most important Olympic Games with your friends.  If you’re thinking about a career in real estate give us a call… we’ll tell you what it takes to be a Realtor.

Sebastian Malinowski or Alita Malinowski, sales representatives @ Remax Garden City Realty Inc. tel: 905-336-7300, email: SebastianM@Remax.net, or website blog: http://www.BurlingtonAreaRealEstate.com

Being a Realtor in Burlington is hard work!

Helping people buy and sell homes required long hours!

As many of you were watching Canada destroy the Russian team in men’s hockey, I was out helping sellers determine how much their homes are worth in today’s crazy Burlington real estate market.  Being a Realtor takes long hours and determination.  If you’re thinking about a career in real estate give us a shout.

Sebastian Malinowski or Alita Malinowski, sales representatives @ Remax Garden City Realty Inc. tel: 905-336-7300, email: SebastianM@Remax.net, or website blog: http://www.BurlingtonAreaRealEstate.com

Seller Mistake: NOT staging your home in the Burlington area can cost you BIG!

Staging your home in the Burlington area is very important!

Staging your home is more important these days than ever before.  When interviewing real estate agents in the Burlington area to sell your home, please make sure they have staging experience.  Staging can cost no money, or it can run you into the tens of thousands depending on what the return will be on the investment.  If you would like a free no obligation home staging appointment please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Sebastian Malinowski or Alita Malinowski, sales representatives @ Remax Garden City Realty Inc. tel: 905-336-7300, email: SebastianM@Remax.net, or website blog: http://www.BurlingtonAreaRealEstate.com

Ontario Home Inspection Team Inc.

Highly recommended home inspection company in the Burlington area.

Need a home inspection company in the Burlington area?  Introducing, “Ontario Home Inspection Team Inc.”.  These gentlemen come highly recommended and know their stuff.  The great part about these guys is there are two of them looking through your home.  Like I always say, “two heads are better than one”. 

If you would like to contact them for a quote or just to say hi, here is their contact info:

Les Takacs 289-259-8900
Steve Eadie: 905-483-2207
email: ohit.inc@cogeco.ca

For more information on home inspection companies in the Burlington area please contact us:

Sebastian Malinowski or Alita Malinowski, sales representatives @ Remax Garden City Realty Inc. tel: 905-336-7300, email: SebastianM@Remax.net, or website blog: http://www.BurlingtonAreaRealEstate.com