Kavanagh Real Estate Blog

Burlington, Ontario:  Although there is a lot of news permeating our print and airways regarding a softening real estate market, Burlington still seems to be holding strong.  Burlington is still experiencing an increase in average housing prices for the month of September from last year to this ...

Oakville, Ontario:  Although there is a lot of news permeating our print and airways regarding a softening real estate market, Oakville seems to be showing some resistance.  Oakville is still experiencing an increase in average housing prices for the month of September from last year to this yea...

For those of us concerned about how the much publicized American financial meltdown will permeate north of the border, we should all take some relief in knowing that a World Economic Forum Report on global competitiveness has rated Canada's banking system as the soundest system in the world. Thes...

Recent popular belief is that Canada will fall into the disastrous economic situation that has crippled the U.S. economy. As our economy is affected by what happens south of the boarder, it is important to understand that we have been able to maintain a solvent banking system (where the U.S. has ...

As of October 15, 2008, people interested in buying homes or refinancing mortgages should be aware of some significant changes that will affect HOW MUCH you can borrow and HOW LONG can you borrow it for. To avoid the sub-prime lending meltdown that occurred in the U.S. and to maintain a strong Ca...

Getting the most money for your house in the quickest possible time with the least amount of hassle is usually the goal.....well, I guess it's always the goal! The question then becomes ‘when is the best time to sell?' The answer is not an easy one and is often determined by your current lifestyl...

Shopping for your new home should be an exciting, enjoyable and relatively stress free experience. I have listed some tips on what to look for when you begin your search. • Talk to your bank or mortgage broker before you begin so you can focus on what is a realistic option for you. Once your fina...

Have you ever thought about buying property in a foreign country but haven't pursued it because you just didn't know where to begin? Do you think that buying ocean view property in a tropical country is only for the wealthy? Let me help demystify the buying process and set you on the way towards...

• Wash walls, ceilings, and baseboards. Consider painting with light, neutral colours. Repair cracks.• Tighten loose knobs, towel racks, switch plates, and outlet covers.• Fix tight doors and windows, squeaky floorboards and loose stair banisters.• Clean and repair caulking around tubs and sinks....

That answer is a difficult one to answer as there are many factors, often ones beyond our control, which will contribute to the length of time your house stays on the market. High interest rates will cause potential buyers to wait for more favourable conditions before they choose to buy. This is ...