Kavanagh Real Estate Blog

When you see the following problems listed as a concern in your inspection report, be sure to ask more questions to find out how serious the problem is and how much it will cost you to remedy.  If the inspector writes “N/A”, “can’t be determined” or worse, left blank beside any of the following p...

It is not the intended purpose of a home inspection, but the inspection might also give you some insight into potential opportunities for repairs and renovations that will not only make your home more pleasant to live in, but may also increase its value.  With the federal government's new Home R...

Real estate statistics for September prove we continue heading in a positive direction.  All numbers from Toronto to Hamilton are up in both units sold and average sale prices.  Toronto Real Estate Board - Units sold are up 27% and average prices are up 6%. Hamilton/Burlington Board - Units sold ...

Have you ever thought about paying off your mortgage quicker?  Have you ever had some money you wanted to invest, but just didn’t know where to put your money?  Bumping up your mortgage payment can save you a fortune over the years ahead. Consider our happy newlyweds Dick and Jane. They live in B...

  House hunters still waiting for prices to drop further before buying may have sat on the sidelines too long, according to a new report.  A study released Thursday shows home values in some major markets across Canada have recovered to levels where they were before the recent market drop.  Econo...

With over 95% of people beginning their real estate search online, shouldn’t the brokerage you choose to sell your home give you maximum internet exposure?  Numbers were recently released at the CENTURY 21 Canada conference in Vancouver that revealed www.century21.ca is now the leading real estat...

Mortgage rates have eased slightly for both the fixed rates & the variable rate mortgages. The 5 year fixed rate has finally come back down below 4% to 3.99%.  The variable has also moved down to prime (2.25%) plus .15% on a 3 year term & prime plus .20% on a 5 year term.  The variable seems to b...

Real estate statistics for August prove we are still heading in a positive direction.  All numbers from Toronto to Hamilton are up in both units sold and average sale prices.  For a complete and detailed report on real estate stats in your neighbourhood, please send me a brief message letting me ...

Since anyone with a clipboard and some business cards can call themselves a home inspector, it is important to find one who is most qualified to accurately assess the various elements of a home.  It is important to do your research so you can ensure the inspector you choose is the most qualified ...

It is essential for all buyers to accompany the home inspector throughout the house.   "When the client attends the home inspection, our inspector will physically show the client both the areas of concern and the benefits of the home construction. The client has a much better understanding of the...