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GREATER HAMILTON

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUID E Volume 23, Issue 6

PROUDLY PRESENTING

A SPECTACULAR VICTORIAN SEMI IN THE HERITAGE DISTRICT OF DOWNTOWN DUNDAS! MORE INFO ON PAGE 8 TEXT RBGPFCH TO 844-928-0132 TOLL FREE

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CONTENTS SKIP TO EXACTLY WHAT INTERESTS YOU MOST Use our Contents page to navigate directly to our featured articles, up to date market statistics, realtor profiles, and featured agents.

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ON THE COVER

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HOME OF THE MONTH

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FEATURE ARTICLES

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BUYING A HOME WITH A SEPARATE APARTMENT?

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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6 WAYS TO MAKE

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MARKET STATS

A ROOM LOOK BIGGER

HAMILTON & BURLINGTON

FEATURE AGENTS

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ANCASTER

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RECENTLY RENOVATED 3 + 1 BR, 2 bath home! Custom eat-in kitchen, open main floor plan. New SS appliances, large centre island. New 4-pce bathroom. Many upgrades. Lower level separate entrance.

END UNIT Approx 2 years old. 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath. Hardwd floors & luxury Berber carpet throughout. Main bedrm w/ ensuite. Many kitchen upgrades. Main floor laundry. Single garage.

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SPECTACULAR CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN DUNDAS! Bungalow with full walkout basement, on a pie-shaped court lot.

Escarpment views from the many rear windows and from back deck. Lower level is a great in-law suite, with two bedrooms + den with full sized windows, full bath and kitchenette. Highly desirable location near trails and close to town. $1,499,900 To get more info & photos on these listings, text the code to 844-928-0132.

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BUYING A HOME WITH A SEPARATE APARTMENT? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Written By: JULIE ACHTERMEIER

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fter a year unlike any other, a new trend in home ownership has emerged: the rental unit (or "in-law" suite). The global pandemic plus rising real estate costs are causing homeowners to re-evaluate their living arrangements.

Young adults are selling condos or giving up high-priced rental apartments and moving back in with their parents. Elderly parents are moving in with their adult children to avoid long-term care homes. And, some homebuyers need to offset the cost of higher-priced homes.

Whatever your reasons for needing additional living quarters in your new home, our real estate experts share what you need to know and what pitfalls to avoid.

"One of the main trends we see lately is that while baby boomers are downsizing, they're also helping their children upsize by purchasing a home with multi-generational living space," says Krista Hann, Royal LePage State Realty. "Most popular is the home with the walk-out basement, so family members have a separate entrance and full access to the backyard."

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As Krista explains, there is massive competition for these homes, but not all homes are created equal. Homes with basement apartments are also favourable as the property can be used as rental income to offset the higher mortgage costs due to an inflated market. It's critical when looking for a home with a rental suite that you do your research and order a pre-inspection.

Why a pre-inspection?

Basement suites are required to be up to code, meaning they should meet fire and safety standards. These codes include egress windows for emergency exits (windows a person can fit through), so there are at least two exit points. Air quality can also be a problem in a basement if there is mould or radon present.

Some companies can perform these checks during a pre-inspection, so be sure to include this in your request. With the competitive market discouraging offers with conditions, a pre-inspection can give you peace of mind and allow you to go in with a clean offer.

Red Flags Before visiting any homes with a realtor, check your municipal bylaws to understand what constitutes a legal apartment. All municipalities are different, and most have a checklist online if you visit their website. For example, apartments with a separate kitchen must have proper venting for an oven. If a home advertises an "in-law" suite, but there is no oven, that's a red flag that the apartment is illegal. The homeowner should have documentation to support that the rental unit is legal and up to code.

"Years ago, people died in basement apartments where there was faulty wiring or electrical problems," says Sam McDadi from SAM MCDADI Real Estate Inc. "Ask to see permits, so you know the apartment is legal and safe." Sam explains that buying a home with an illegal apartment can have dangerous consequences. And if neighbours report you to the bylaw office, you'll be forced to remove the unit.

The in-law suite While there's nothing inherently wrong with the in-law suite, be clear on how you want to use the space. If the suite will be used by the family as extra living space (spare bedroom and sitting room, for example) and sharing the central kitchen, you are good to go. But if this is to be a rental apartment, it may not be meeting fire and safety regulations. "Make sure you have a local realtor looking at the specific area you're interested in," advises Krista. "They can alert you as soon as something comes up and help determine if it meets your needs."

SAM MCDADI

SALES REPRESENTATIVE, B.SC., MBA

SAM MCDADI Real Estate Inc., Brokerage

905.502.1500 | sam@mcdadi.com

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H A LT O N H A M I LT O N H O M E S

MARKET UPDATE HAMILTON

LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF SALES 1,400

THIS YEAR

1,302 1,195

1,200

1,137

1,000 800 600

679

577

745

753

745

597

506 486

444

341

400 200

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS 1,701

1,800

1,694

1,600

1,430

1,400 1,200 1,000

885 728

800 600 400

977

1,081 769

611

564

430 344

200

DEC

JAN

AVERAGE SALES PRICE $800

$600 $500

562

529

MAR

APR

MAY

($1,000)

804

770

723

662

$700

FEB

590

608

793

787

556

604

$400 $300 $200 $100

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

SOURCE: REALTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON BURLINGTON ALL RESIDENTIAL COMPARISON DECEMBER 2020 - MAY 2021

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H A LT O N H A M I LT O N H O M E S

MARKET UPDATE BURLINGTON

LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF SALES

THIS YEAR

447

450

406 373

400 350

309 278

300

241

250 200 150 100

196

187

172 143

108

114

50

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS

APR

MAY

597 492

500

436

423 375

400

327 287

267

300

214

186

200

136 100

75

DEC

JAN

AVERAGE SALES PRICE

FEB

MAY

1,089

1,068

1,059

983

962

$1,000

APR

($1,000)

$1,200

$800

MAR

833

1,001 843

780

841

808

833

$600

$400

$200

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

SOURCE: REALTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON BURLINGTON ALL RESIDENTIAL COMPARISON DECEMBER 2020 - MAY 2021

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