The numbers are in for 2017 – and the Woolcott Team ranked number one in the Hamilton-Burlington real estate board for closed transaction dollar volume. “We’re thrilled to consistently be the top-producing team in the area,” says Drew Woolcott, broker of record, Re/Max Escarpment Woolcott Realty Inc. The team has been the top-ranking team by… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Buying a Home
January Market Off To Hot, Hot Start
While January is typically equated with a slower time in the real estate market, 2018 has been a major exception. “Buyers came out of the woodwork in early December and they keep getting hungrier for homes,” says Drew Woolcott. We have already completed a record number of deals for the month-to-date. We believe there are… Read more »
Everything You Need to Know About New Mortgage Rules in 2018
New year, new mortgage rules. First-time home buyers and homeowners alike, listen up. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced back in late 2017 that some changes would be taking place on January 1st, 2018. The changes have happened, so it’s important that we all understand what changed and the best way… Read more »
Top Home Décor Trends for 2018 You’ll Love
Many homeowners choose to showcase their true personalities through their homes. The way you style and decorate your home can say a lot about you. With a new year, comes many new home décor trends to choose from. If you’ve had trouble decorating your home in the past, or simply feel that your décor needs… Read more »
Real Estate Forecast for 2018
With 2017 drawing to a close, the real estate agents at The Woolcott Team already have their eyes on 2018. And, according to the National Housing Outlook 2018 developed by Re/Max, it’s set to be a strong year in the Burlington-Hamilton market. “2017 was a great year for sellers and buyers in Burlington, and we’re… Read more »
8 Important Things to Remember When Selling Your Home
Selling your home can be an exciting and busy time. It’s easy to get caught up in the madness, but it’s essential that you don’t. During this time, you need to have everything prepared and ready to go. Not to mention that you and your realtor need to work together to create a comprehensive and… Read more »
No new detached homes in Burlington will push values up
In 2016, Burlington City Council approved a strategic plan that includes no new development of detached homes. According to Mayor Rick Goldring, the city, of which 50 percent of land is designated Greenbelt, has run out of room. The new Official Plan, which outlines the framework for Burlington’s growth for the next 25 years, shifts… Read more »
Helpful Tips to Get a Mortgage
Buying a home is an exciting time, as it’s often the biggest purchase of your life. Although this time is filled with anticipation and joy, it can also come with stress and worry. Once the purchase is made, trying to figure out the financial details of a mortgage can be difficult. Woolcott Realty has the… Read more »
Woolcott – Housing Price Changes in the Golden Horseshoe
Across Ontario, the housing market is hot and seems to be showing no sign of cooling down. The market is so hot in places like the Golden Horseshoe and other Ontario regions that the provincial government has even recently announced that it is considering implementing a foreign buyers’ tax. As a prospective buyer or seller… Read more »
2017 Home Decor Trends
With the beginning of a new year, it’s time to introduce a fresh look into your home too. However, with all of the home décor trends available, it’s hard to know what’s trending versus what’s no longer fashionable. There’s no need to worry, though! We’ve created the list below of some of the biggest home… Read more »