The Real Estate Book Oakville Burlington Milton 31.5

OAKVILLE | BURLINGTON | MILTON

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 31, Issue 5

PROUDLY PRESENTING

A RENOVATED FAMILY HOME WITH A BREATHTAKING BACKYARD OASIS IN BURLINGTON’S COVETED ROSELAND! MORE INFO ON PAGE 8 TEXT RBHPSWQ TO 844-928-0132 TOLL FREE

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Barbara Beers

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$599,900 Lovely 2 bedroom end unit in a prime location. Open concept main level features vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, LED pot lights and a walk out to fully fenced yard with large shed. Second level has two bedrooms, laundry room, and a five-piece bathroom. Freshly painted throughout, two parking spaces, this home is move in ready. Located on a quiet street but close to amenities, parks and the lake.

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$1,099,900 Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home that has been lovingly maintained by the same owner for 37 years. On a quiet crescent, in walking distance to schools, this impeccably kept home is a great place for any family to call home. Hardwood flooring in living/dining room and the generous sized bedrooms, a family room with cozy fireplace, and a lower level recreation room. Fully fenced yard.

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MEET THE

REALTOR You have been working in real estate in Burlington and the surrounding area for many years now. What attracted you to this business in the first place and how did you get started?

I was in a corporate business environment and preferred the independence real estate brought to the table. I loved the thrill of making the ‘deal’ and being the master of my own destiny.

love the Art of the Deal and coordinating all of the moving parts with my Associates.

Is there a particular area you specialize in, either in terms of neighbourhoods, or types of homes, or perhaps the type of clients you like to work with?

We work with everyone at every level - from the first-time buyer to the luxury home market B R O K E R O F R E C O R D B . C O M M , M V A – urban, rural, condos and new builds across the GTA (Burlington, Can you tell us a bit Oakville), Hamilton and surrounding area more about The Barbara Beers Team?

(Dundas, Ancaster), Niagara Peninsula and We evolved over time and remained small even west to Brant County. as a team and Brokerage. There are 2 agents You have been ranked in the Top 1% of all plus myself and we work as a team with each Royal LePage realtors in the country since of our clients. Drew Maclennan and Alex 1989! It’s an incredible achievement. In such Morgunov work in tandem with me for selling a competitive market, with so many realtors, and buying on a very cohesive basis. There is what do you offer your clients that you think a level of comfort with every client knowing makes a difference? we are dedicated to provide them with our

BARBARA BEERS

best possible service. My Administration team operates like a well-oiled machine handling all the paperwork to support the sales team. The combined efforts of everyone ensure there is continuous productivity and service excellence.

What is it that makes you so passionate about what you do?

I love the fact that I am the MASTER OF MY OWN DESTINY- responsible for everything I do. After all these years in the business I still

I believe everyone wants to be treated the way you want to be treated – with priority, honesty, integrity, knowledge combined with negotiating experience to navigate through their transaction. Our goal is to make our clients “our partners in real estate” with our personal service excellence. The greatest satisfaction for our entire team is to receive positive accolades from our clients. These testimonials make our day and everything we do worthwhile.

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T H E S H I F T I N G R E A L E S TAT E M A R K E T Written By: JULIE ACHTERMEIER

Who could have imagined a global pandemic would cause such a rise in housing demand and prices? But here we are over two years later, and after a brief pause in activity during the first lockdown in 2020, house prices have been rising ever since. A mass exodus from Toronto condos and homes to more rural spaces coupled with record low interest rates established a trend that has continued into 2022.

After two years of bidding wars and overinflated prices, the market finally seems to be poised for some sort of correction. But what does that mean?

Is the market softening? Our real estate experts say no, there's no need to push the panic button. The market is simply shifting and adjusting after two years of turmoil.

The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) explains that after explosive growth in the first quarter, the second half of 2022 should see "a more moderate pace of price growth" due to rising interest rates and a slight increase in inventory.

Alex Irish from Alex Irish & Associates in Oakville explains, "The market is adjusting and becoming more balanced. It's been skewed for sellers and made it very difficult for buyers, but now we're seeing a market that favours both buyers and sellers." Alex reminds us that spring is typically a busy

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selling season. The grass is green, pools are open, and homes look more attractive than in winter.

Despite new restrictions on foreign buyers and interest rates on the rise, it's not enough to get people worried. Some buyers may be holding off, but many more are anxiously diving in now that they can compete.

"Buyers are always optimistic that prices will drop," says Alex. "They recognize a great opportunity as listings increase, and many have been waiting a long time to break into the market." While homes in desirable neighbourhoods are still going into multiple bids, sellers are no longer listing low and hoping to get well over asking.

"Buyers are fatigued from the competition and many put purchasing a home on the back burner," explains Michael Brejnik from Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services in Burlington. "Stabilizing prices mean fewer bidding wars and a more traditional market, so buyers are looking again."

Michael explains that there are now fewer listings with offer dates, which means homes have to be priced more accurately, rather than the practice which had become common of underpricing and holding offers on a specific date. This scenario gives buyers more confidence and the ability to negotiate, something they haven't been able to do in two years.

Another factor that may be impacting the market is that homeowners who bought in 2017 when interest rates were very low now have mortgages coming up for renewal, and they may find that they can't afford the new payments. Some are looking for homes with rental apartments to create a source of income to help offset mortgage payments. Or they are forced to downsize or move out of the area.

In other cases, buyers who were pre-approved at lower interest rates a few months ago now have 60-90 days left before their paperwork expires and they need to find something quickly.

And then there are the buyers who left Toronto at the start of the pandemic and moved to the outskirts but now find they are going back to the city to socialize and work once restrictions were lifted. "People realize they're ok sharing common areas again, so some are heading back to the city," says Michael.

Overall, the market is in flux, and multiple factors continue to affect buying and selling decisions. It's too soon to make solid predictions, but all indications point to a more balanced market which is good news for buyers and sellers.

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE IN SOUTH EAST OAKVILLE French chateau estate living in the heart of SE Oakville. Over 12,000 sq ft of finely curated living space.

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MODERN RETREAT in prime Old Oakville Location. This like new home sports clean lines with leading edge design both inside and out. $5,249,000

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SOPHISTICATED LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY in Kerr Village. Ideal for someone who is looking for a high quality and low maintenance property in the heart of Oakville. $2,749,000

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SOLID DETACHED BUNGALOW in west Oakville neighbourhood backing to park, close to schools and YMCA. Separate side entrance. Basement can be used as rental suite. $1,399,000

DETACHED 2 STOREY IN FALGARWOOD Opportunity to own a 3 bedroom family home, close to good schools, parks & trails.

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STUNNING CONTEMPORARY HOME On a quiet crescent in West Oakville sits this 3,742 sq ft contemporary home. With numerous materials and appliances imported from Europe, no detail was overlooked. $3,998,000

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

M A R K E T U P D A T E OAKVILLE

LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF SALES

THIS YEAR

410

400

300

304

282

264 203

200

219

198

205 154

135

98

91

100

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

543

NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS 500

400

456 387

386

321 300

230

226

207

193

200

136

104 82

100

OCT

NOV

AVERAGE SALES PRICE

DEC

JAN

1,876 1,610 1,341

1,615 1,340

MAR

($1,000)

$2,000

$1,500

FEB

1,381

1,577

1,592

1,934

1,857 1,600

1,642

$1,000

$500

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

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MARKET UPDATE BURLINGTON

LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF SALES 400

THIS YEAR

449

369

359

300

246

308

275

254

234 188

170

200

147

136 100

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

597

NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS

563

500

422 376

400

300

264

262

239

200

215 136

349

187

108

100

OCT

NOV

AVERAGE SALES PRICE

$1,000

921

895

JAN

($1,000)

FEB

MAR

1,414

1,369

1,306

1,221

1,175

1,149

$1,200

DEC

968

976

1,065

1,090

$800 $600 $400

$200

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

FEB

MAR

SOURCE: REALTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON BURLINGTON ALL RESIDENTIAL COMPARISON OCTOBER 2021 - MARCH 2022

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