Realinfo - May 2014 by RAHB News

May ● 2014

REALinfo Updates

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Ethics

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Statistics

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Maps

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News

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Community

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Events

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In Brief

News and Information Resource for MEMBERS

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RAHB General Membership Meeting

Celebrate YOUR Community

Thursday, May 29, 2014

MLS ® Update

Stoney Creek – page 3

Ethics Corner

See details on page 7

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Government Relations Election Issue – page 5

Commercial Summit Highlights – page 6

RAHB Sales & Stats Maps – pages 8 and 9

Realty Shoppe – page 10

Welcome New Members – page 10

Mark Your Calendar

Office Closure

The RAHB office will be closed on Monday, May 19 for Victoria Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 20 at 8:30 a.m.

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Empowering REALTORS ® to Succeed

Established in 1921, the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) represents more than 2,600 real estate brokers and salespersons from Hamilton, Burlington, and surrounding areas. Members of the association may use the REALTOR® trademark, which identifies them as real estate professionals who  subscribe to a strict code of ethics. The Association operates the local Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System and provides ongoing professional education courses for its members. In addition, RAHB is an active  participant in the Home Ownership Affordability Partnership (HOAP) and holds an annual auction in support of local charities. Advertisements of local MLS® property listings and information about the services provided by a REALTOR® can be found at www.REALTOR.ca. More information about RAHB is available at www.rahb.ca.

MLS® Update

Attention Windows XP and Windows Vista Users

Please be aware that Windows XP and Windows Vista are no longer supported by Corelogic (as Microsoft support for these operating systems has ended) and as such you may experience compatibility issues when using Fusion. Listed below are all compatible operating systems and web browsers, along with the memory requirements for each. Operating System

Web Browsers

Windows 7

• Internet Explorer 8 2GB RAM • Internet Explorer 9 • Internet Explorer 10 (Desktop) • Internet Explorer 11 (Desktop) (Users should run Fusion in Compatibility Mode and add to trusted sites. Note: Metro version of browser not supported.) • Mozilla Firefox 17.0.4 and above • Google Chrome 26.0+

Windows 8/8.1

• Internet Explorer 10 (Desktop) 2 GB RAM • Internet Explorer 11 (Desktop) (Users should run Fusion in Compatibility Mode and add to trusted sites. Note: Metro version of browser not supported.) • Mozilla Firefox 17.0.4 and above • Google Chrome 26.0+

Mac OS X v10.6

• Safari 5.1.3 or higher • Mozilla Firefox 17.0.4 and above • Google Chrome 26.0+

1 GB RAM

Mac OS X v10.7

• Safari 5.1.3 or higher with Flash 11.6+ • Mozilla Firefox 17.0.4 and above • Google Chrome 26.0+

2 GB RAM

Mac OS X v10.8

• Safari 6.0

2 GB RAM

Mac OS X v10.9

• Safari 7.0 (Note: Users must first trust the 2GB RAM Fusion website to use Shockwave Flash plugin. Users must download and install the Adobe PDF Reader instead of using the built in PDF viewer that comes with the Maverick OS.)

Mission Statement Empowering REALTORS® to Succeed

President

Tim Mattioli 905.575.5478 President-Elect Donna Bacher

905.574.4600

Vice-President Sean Morrison

905.662.6666

Immediate Past President Bruce Moran 905.522.6001 Directors Kim Alvarez 905.335.3042 Rochelle Edwards 905.639.3300 Gary Herron 905.388.1110 Bill Lawson 905.338.9000 Paul Martindale 905.572.9465 Dave Nichols 905.634.7755 Gloria Payton 905.574.9889 Lou Piriano 905.628.6625

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Realinfo is published monthly by the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington(RAHB)

505 York Boulevard, Hamilton ON L8R 3K4 T.: 905.529.8101 F.: 905.529.4349 MLS® F.: 905.529.6636 Help Desk T.: 905.667.4650 Realty Shoppe: T.: 905.529.5979 F.: 905.529.7109 Email: info@rahb.ca Web site: www.rahb.ca Intranet site: www.realtorlink.ca Editor: Valerie Webster Editorial Assistant: Sheila Sferrazza Design: Maggie Inglis In-house Products: RAHB Print Services

RECO News

Memory

Source: Corelogic Fusion and MLXchange/Tempo5 Release notes for versions 5.11.00-5.11.03

Congratulation to RAHB past president Rebecca Ryder on her acclamation as the Region 2 Director to the RECO Board.

Stoney Creek

CelebrateyourCommunity All communities profiled in Realinfo are within RAHB's market area*

Stoney Creek is best known as the site of the Battle of Stoney Creek - a pivotal battle between a small force of British soldiers and a larger number of American troops in the War of 1812. Population:

● 62,292 (2006 Census)

Geographic location:

● On the southern shore of the west end of Lake Ontario, east of Hamilton. The historic area known as the “Old Town” lies below the Niagara Escarpment.

Historical facts:

● The Battle of Stoney Creek took place on June 6, 1813 during the War of 1812. The British army, although much smaller in numbers (700), surprised and overwhelmed the 3000 American troops and captured the two U.S. Generals to win the battle that lasted less than 45 minutes and killed hundreds. The victory was pivotal in ensuring that Upper Canada’s existence would not be threatened further until it expanded to become the Province of Canada in 1841 and, eventually, Canada in 1867. ● In 1974 the town of Stoney Creek merged with Saltfleet Township. The merger encompassed the agricultural communities of Elfrida, Fruitland, Tapleytown, Tweedside, Vinemount and Winona. The areas it annexed on top of the Niagara Escarpment west of Highway 20 (now known as Upper Centennial Parkway) became known as Upper Stoney Creek or Satellite City. ● In 1984 Stoney Creek became a city and in 2001 it was amalgamated into the City of Hamilton.

Points of interest:

● The site of the Battle of Stoney Creek near Centennial Parkway and King Street has been preserved as Battlefield House with its associated museum, park and monument which commemorates a century of peace between the British and the Americans. ● The Erland Lee Museum, a National Historic Site of Canada, is located on the ridge of the Niagara Escarpment in Stoney Creek. Erland Lee house is the birthplace of the Women’s Institute. ● Devil’s Punch Bowl is a one hundred metre wide rock face that exposes 40 million years of geological history. www.ontariotrails.on.ca ● Stoney Creek Waterfront Trail is now linked to the Red Hill Creek Trail system by a bridge crossing the wetlands and the QEW, connecting Upper Stoney Creek to the lake. www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails/view/stoney-creek---waterfront-trail ● Eramosa Karst Conservation Area is located at Upper Mount Albion Rd. www.conservationhamilton.ca ● Fifty Point Conservation Area is an 80-hectare park with marina facilities. www.conservationhamilton.ca ● Billy Green Falls is also known as Battlefield Falls, as it is located on Battlefield Creek. The complex ribbon falls is 17 metres high and its crest width is 6 metres.

Events:

● Battlefield House Museum and Park is the site of the annual military re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek, held in June. Visit www.battlefieldhouse.ca for a list of upcoming events. ● Winona Peach Festival, August 22-24, is a three-day annual family festival which attracts 150,000 visitors. www.winonapeach.com

Sources: Wikipedia, hamilton.ca/museums; hamiltontourism; conservationhamilton; city of waterfalls http://www.metroland.com/Communities/100162/Stoney_Creek_News http://hamilton.foundlocally.com/Home/HamiltonNeighbourhoods-StoneyCreek.htm

* Including: Ancaster, Burlington, Caistor, Caledonia, Canborough, Cayuga, Dundas, Dunn, Dunnville, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Grimsby, Hagersville, Hamilton, Moulton, Oneida, Rainham, Seneca, Sherbrooke, Smithville, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, West Lincoln and their environs.

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The Erland Lee Museum

Ethicscorner

Landlords and Tenants need to co-operate when selling a home by Mark Weisleder

eal estate lawyer Mark Weisleder has some good advice for landlords and tenants – the information is important for REALTORS®, too.

potential buyers to see the home on a timely basis. As an example, agree to only permit showings from 4-6 pm each day.

There is lots of confusion as to the rights of landlords and tenants in Ontario when a home is put up for sale. Landlords are trying to bully tenants into leaving and tenants are refusing to permit potential buyers to see the home.

Some landlords assist their tenant first in finding another place to live, even before putting the home up for sale. This is also an excellent solution, in my opinion. The tenant gets to find another place, without the stress of an eviction proceeding, and the landlord then gets to later fix up their home and make it more presentable to a wider range of potential buyers.

Here are the rules: • Landlords can sell their home at any time; • If the tenant has a lease, they cannot be evicted before the end of their lease term; • Tenants must permit showings to potential buyers, as long as 24 hours’ advance written notice is given and the showing takes place between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tenants need to make sure that any pets that they own are kept securely during showings. Tenants are permitted to be at the home during showings, although it is not mandatory. • If a tenant’s lease has ended, they automatically become a monthly tenant and must still be given 60 days’ notice to vacate, provided that a buyer has already unconditionally agreed to buy the home. Some tenants believe that if they still have a lease for several months, the landlord cannot show the home to potential buyers. Wrong. If the buyers do purchase the home, they must still respect the terms of the lease when they take over as landlord. At the end of the lease term, the buyers, now the owner, can provide a 60 days’ eviction notice based on the fact that they need the home for themselves or their family.

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If a tenant refuses to permit showings after proper notice has been given, the landlord can start eviction proceedings as this is a breach of conduct by the tenant. The landlord could also potentially claim damages from the tenant if the tenant’s actions prevent the landlord from selling the home in a timely manner.

Landlords cannot trick tenants into leaving either, pretending to move in so that the tenant vacates and then immediately fixing the place up and selling it. The tenant can sue the landlord for damages if this occurs. This can include all the tenant’s moving costs and higher rent that may have been paid elsewhere. The Board may also add additional fines for breaking the law. If you are planning to sell your home, my advice is to approach your tenant first to work out a plan for showings that accommodates everyone, so that the tenant can properly plan to protect their valuables and secure any pets and the landlord can permit

When landlords and tenants understand the rules and co-operate when a home is being sold, everyone wins.

News RAHB

Reprinted with permission

On the road again!

embers had the opportunity to meet with RAHB President Tim Mattioli, Membership Area Representation Committee (MARC) chair Rochelle Edwards and RAHB CEO Ross Godsoe at town hall meetings in April and early May. The meetings were held in Grimsby (April 30), Burlington (May 2) and Ancaster (May 7).

The RAHB President and CEO updated members on various RAHB initiatives, including the progress toward a regional, shared MLS® database with four additional boards/associations; the MLS® Home Price Index; electronic lock boxes and proposed changes to the RAHB Bylaw and MLS® Rules and Regulations. The town halls were held in advance of the General Membership Meeting scheduled for May 29, 2014, to give members the chance to discuss the issues and provide feedback.

RAHB Town Hall Meetings Be Engaged * Informed * Empowered

In the Government News Relations Election issue: Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT)

New anti-spam legislation – July 1

o you know how the new anti-spam legislation will affect how you solicit new customers or clients? Canada’s new anti-spam laws will take effect July 1 and you need to be aware of how it will affect the way you do business. Find out more about the legislation: • Register for RAHB’s course Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation on Wednesday, May 14. This free, one-hour session will cover the basics of what you will need to do when you send mass email as part of your marketing plan. Contact Angela at RAHB for more information and to register (905.529.8101 x233 or angelam@rahb.ca) • Read CREA’s Guidance on Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) for REALTOR® Members online or download the publication. The guide book can be found on REALTOR Link® – go to the CREA home page, click on REALTOR® Resources and scroll down to the “Compliance Centre” – the publication is near the end of the Compliance section.

ongratulations, Burlington, on being ranked the Number 1 mid-sized city in Canada according to MoneySense Magazine’s “Canada’s Best Places to Live 2014”. Burlington was also ranked as the fifth-best city overall in Canada.

In addition to this research, a survey conducted by Ipsos Reid highlighted Ontarians’ concerns over the potential implementation of an MLTT in their area which could add as much as $3,680 to the cost of a new home. Seven in ten Ontarians believe that the addition of an MLTT would: • Limit their ability to afford a home purchase – 69% • Make them incur more debt in order to pay the tax – 69% • Delay their decision to purchase a home – 71% • Make them more likely to consider buying a home in a municipality that does not charge an MLTT – 74% • Make them spend less on renovations, furniture or appliances for the home they would purchase – 73% So far, only Torontonians have been saddled with this unfair second tax. But that could change. Many municipalities would welcome the extra revenue a Municipal Land Transfer Tax would put into their coffers.

Burlington ranked number one!

According to new research by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), Toronto’s MLTT has caused significant job losses and negative economic impacts since being imposed in 2008. The study, conducted by Altus Group, looked into the economic impact of Toronto’s Municipal Land Transfer Tax. They concluded that the tax has cost the city $2.3 billion in economic activity and almost 15,000 full-time jobs over the last six years.

The Ontario provincial election is on June 12. Find out where the MPP candidates and their parties stand on allowing a Municipal Land Transfer Tax in your community. Speak out, loud and clear: Say NO to another home owner tax—before it’s too late.

RAHB Event

Visit www.donttaxmydream.ca and make your voice heard.

Regis ter YOUR Four some Today !

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Copetown Woods Golf Club – 1430 Concession 2 West

Registration: 11:00 a.m.

165 plus HST

Lunch: 11:30 a.m.

Includes: lunch, dinner, golf - best ball, cart, entrance gift, photo, contests

Proceeds to:

Shotgun: 1 p.m. sharp

Karan Barker Memorial Scholarship Fund

Registration form (found on MOD or REALTOR Link®) may be faxed to 905.529.4349, emailed to sheilas@rahb.ca or dropped off at the Association office.

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RAHB Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Highlights Event R EGIONAL C OMMERCIAL C OUNCIL

Council of the

2 014 Commerc ial S ummit

“Regional Growth Opportunities”

AHB’s 13th Annual Commercial Summit took place on Thursday, April 24 at Burlington’s Royal Botanical Gardens.

RCC Chair Paul Martindale welcomed the 100+ delegates, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers, and turned the day’s proceedings over to moderator Professor Marvin Ryder from the DeGroot School of Business at McMaster University. The full morning of education and updates began with a presentation from Brian Lennie of Horizon Utilities Corporation, who provided information on Horizon’s “Smart Growth Development” program in the Hamilton and Niagara areas. Next, a panel of the region’s economic development representatives presented updates on local current and future growth and development, including opportunities and incentives. Hamilton, Halton and Niagara Regions were represented by Chris Phillips, John Davidson and Bob Seguin, respectively. Keynote speaker Sheila Botting of Deloitte LLP discussed the Canada-U.S. productivity gap and its effects on federal and local growth in manufacturing, retail, office, investment and development. Chairman Paul Martindale noted to the delegates in his concluding remarks: “Your attendance and support encourages the RCC to deliver even more timely and relevant education and services”. Highlights of this year’s Summit were captured by BizClip, and can be viewed at http://www.bizclip.com/investinhamilton/index. php?streamname=rccsummit.

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Thanks to our sponsors:

Top Right: RCC Chairman Paul Martindale Bottom Left: Moderator Professor Marvin Ryder with Economic Development representatives Bottom Right: 2014 Regional Commercial Council: Craig Knapman; Chris Allen; Ruth Lewis; Paul Martindale; Heidi Van Der Marel; Harry Mancini

Thank You

to our

Exhibitors

CREA Update

R AHB Scholarship

Changes to REALTOR.ca and ICX.ca apps

REA has updated REALTOR.ca and ICX.ca apps. The apps for REALTOR.ca for iPad and Android and ICX.ca for iPhone are upgrades of the previous design; the upgrade to REALTOR.ca for iPhone is a completely new design.

The following new features, among others, have been included in all the apps: • Ability to switch between metric and imperial at a touch; • User Education overlay, to more easily introduce new features; • Support for multimedia links from REALTORS® such as additional pictures, videos and house tours; • The REALTOR.ca apps have a new mortgage calculator. (This feature is not available on the ICX.ca app.) Check out the latest version of the mobile apps by visiting the Mobile page on the REALTOR.ca and ICX.ca websites.

RAHB News

General Membership Meeting - May 29, 2014

lan to attend RAHB’s General Membership Meeting (GMM) on Thursday, May 29, 2014, where you will vote on: • Amendments to the RAHB Bylaw and Rules and Regulations • Electronic Lock Boxes • Motions from Members Michelangelo Events & Conference Centre 1555 Upper Ottawa, Hamilton Registration and hot breakfast: 8:30 a.m. Open Forum: 9 a.m. GMM: following the Open Forum Your notice of meeting will be emailed to you by May 16, along with information about the agenda items. Please contact Camryn at RAHB (905.529.8101 x251 or camrynh@rahb.ca) to register for the hot breakfast.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Karan Barker Scholarship

his scholarship is awarded to a student who is or will be attending university or community college and is a child or grandchild of a RAHB member or RAHB employee. The student must demonstrate academic excellence, a high level of involvement in school and/or the community, maturity, initiative and/or strength of character.

Application deadline is Friday, August 1, 2014. The application form can be found in REALTOR Link® under the “Membership Information” tab.

® REALTORSCare

REALTORS ® RIDE for Charity!

oin the REALTORS Care® Foundation motorcycle ride for charity!

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

This year’s RIDE is a one-day event visiting real estate boards throughout the south and southwestern parts of Ontario, and it all begins at the RAHB office! • REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington • Brantford Regional Real Estate Association Inc. • Simcoe & District Real Estate Board • London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® • Leamington The RIDE will raise money for the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation, which supports shelterrelated causes in communities around Ontario. Watch for more details in next month’s REALinfo. In the meantime, check out the REALTORS Care® website (https://realtorscareontario.ca/ride) for full details and to either sign up to ride or sponsor a rider. Also be sure to save the date of July 9 to come down to give the riders a big send-off from the RAHB office.

REALinfo ● May ● 2014

Statistics UPDATE

Residential Price Up to - 199,999 200,000 - 299,999 300,000 - 399,999 400,000 - 499,999 500,000 - 599,999 600,000 +

167 390 327 214 114 215

RAHB Sales – April 2014

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For monthly stats release, including seasonally adjusted and actual charts, go to REALTOR Link® – RAHB Statistics, the RAHB public website (www.rahb.ca) or your email inbox - the stats release is sent to every member each month.

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he REALTORS® Association of Hamilton -Burlington would like to extend a warm welcome to its newest members.

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Right At Home Realty Inc., Brokerage

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Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services Inc., Brokerage

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Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage

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Royal LePage State Realty Inc., Brokerage

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Held at RAHB – 505 York Blvd. – Lower Level C – Chambers Room M – McCullough Room  Fusion Level 1 Tuesday, May 13 – C, 9 a.m. – noon Tuesday, May 27 – C, 9 a.m. – noon Tuesday, June 10 – C, 9 a.m. – noon Tuesday, June 24 – C, 9 a.m. – noon  Broker Load UT a.m. Thursday, May 22 – C, 9:30Sa.m. OLD–O11:30 T U O Thursday, May 29 – C, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. SOLD Thursday, June 26 – C, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  New Member Orientation (by invitation only) Friday, May 23 – M, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation OUT a.m. Wednesday, May 14 – M, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 SOLD and 11 a.m. – noon  Facebook Advanced Thursday, May 15 – M, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  LinkedIn Thursday, May 15 – M, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Professional Development Days (formerly Education Week) Tuesday, October 7 – Thursday, October 9 – M

Membership/Town Halls Meetings  General Membership Meeting Thursday, May 29 – Michelangelo Events & Conference Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa, Hamilton Registration 8:30 a.m. Contact Camryn at at 905.529.8101 x251 or camrynh@rahb.ca to register for the hot breakfast.

Upcoming Events  RAHB Charity Golf Tournament Thursday, June 26 – Copetown Woods Golf Club 1430 Concession 2 W. Contact Sheila at 905.529.8101 x234 or sheilas@rahb.ca for more information  REALTORS Care® Foundation Motorcycle Ride for Charity Wednesday, July 9 – starting off at the RAHB office – more details to follow

RAHB Office Closures Monday, May 19 for Victoria Day Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day Monday, August 4 for Civic Holiday Monday, September 1 for Labour Day Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving Day

To register for above courses, email Angela at angelam@rahb.ca or call 905.529.8101 x233  Principles of Property Management Tuesday, June 3 to Thursday, June 5 Tuesday, June 10 to Thursday, June 12 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. – McCullough Rooms NOTE: Register with OREA – 1.866.411.OREA

Board of Directors, Committee and Task Force Meetings Held at RAHB – 505 York Blvd. – First Floor T – Thompson Room P – Purnell Room  Charity Auction Task Force Wednesday, May 14 – T, 1 p.m.  Charity Golf Tournament Task Force Friday, May 16 – P, 9:30 a.m.  Governance Task Force Monday, May 26 – T, 9:30 a.m.  Regional Commercial Council Tuesday, June 10 – T, 9:30 a.m.  Board of Directors Thursday, June 12 – T, 9 a.m.  MARC Tuesday, June 24 – T, 2 p.m.

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Mohawk students earn RAHB scholarships

AHB Past President Bruce Moran (left) presents Outstanding Student scholarships to Mohawk College students Patrick Vusir (first year) and Katelyn Capone (second year). RAHB awards $1,000 scholarships each year to the top first-and second-year student in the Urban and Regional Planning program.

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