This past week was the busiest week so far this year for new listings and sales. 50 new “for sale” signs in the ground this week is providing some much needed inventory for home shoppers.
I had a great time working with Kim and we were able to find a home that meet her timeline and budget. It was a tough task as we were searching during record low inventory levels and Kim desired a specific neighbourhood for her kids.
This past week in real estate was basically a repeat of the week before – there were another 35 new for sale signs in the ground, and 17 new deals negotiated. Total available homes is still just 348 properties inside the city limits.
After an unseasonably mild Autumn and December – Brantford finally has some below zero temperatures and snow on the ground. Today we are at the Hardy road entrance to the Gordon Glaves Memorial Pathway which runs the length of the Grand River here in Brantford.
The 133-year-old penmanship of Alexander Graham Bell surrounds a drawing that resembles a couple of lunar landing capsules in a rare letter currently on the auction block. The letter has attracted bids of $17,000 so far on the website of RR Auctions, an Internet auction house that specializes in signed documents from famous people.
Total starts in the Brantford Census Metropolitan Area rose by 42 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2011. More townhouse starts were the primary driver of the increase, as starts of these homes more than doubled as compared to the fourth quarter of 2010, in both the City of Brantford and Brant County. Single-detached starts also increased to 77 homes, but there were no starts of semi-detached homes or apartments during the fourth quarter.
Mortgages are complex products – rates, terms, payments, interest, amortization, privileges…it’s enough to make your head spin. Luckily there are great mortgage professionals that can look at your situation and help you make the best decision. For me, a 5 minute phone call saved me $12,000 over the next 3 years and puts me on track to pay my mortgage off 10 years sooner. You can’t make money any easier!
This past week was the busiest week so far this year for new listings and sales. 50 new “for sale” signs in the ground this week is providing some much needed inventory for home shoppers.
I had a great time working with Kim and we were able to find a home that meet her timeline and budget. It was a tough task as we were searching during record low inventory levels and Kim desired a specific neighbourhood for her kids.
Jeff is very friendly and enthusic!! He kept us in the loop with everything to do with the closing of the house. He goes above and beyond his duties….
“If you are looking to buy a home in Brantford, particularly if you are from out of town, you will find Jeff’s local market knowledge an advantageous resource….
“Jeff did a excellent job keeping us informed with all our visits and finding the right people to view the house. He does everything in a very efficient and professional manner….