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The City of Hamilton offers financial incentive programs in the form of loans and grants to assist with various costs associated with development/redevelopment in the Downtowns and Business Improvement Areas (BIAs). The Downtown Hamilton, Community Downtowns and Business Improvement Areas Communi...

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Affordability continues to be a major draw for purchasers in the Hamilton-Burlington area. Approximately 30 percent of sales occurred below the average price of $265,000 year-to-date. Average price has increased 12 per cent over last year. Inventory levels are ample, although there is a shortage ...

First Time Home Buyers Benefit from Lower CostsEffective April 22, CMHC is lowering mortgage loan insurance premiums for the second time in two years. First time buyers with 5% down will benefit from a further 15% reduction for a total of 30% over the past two years.How am I, as a consumer, eligi...