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CMHC – St Catharines-Niagara Press Release January 2009
For us in St. Catharines, the total housing starts in January 2009 verses 2008 is down 50%. It’s not all bad news, if you’re looking to move up to a larger home, purchase a 2nd property, or that 1st investment rental, this would be a great time to do so....
Current Mortgate Rates for St. Catharines/Niagara area
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 3-Year VRM 3.80% Prime plus 0.80% Quote of the Week Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best. Theodore Isaac Rubin Have...
On this day…1988
I will never forget this day, 21 years ago, February 8th, 1988. It was my first day as a licensed Realtor and I was only 21 years old. I was the youngest agent in our office, or perhaps it was that all of my colleagues were so much older, so I decided that I would...
The Federal Budget and How It Effects the Real Estate Market
I sent an email out last week to subscribers regarding the Federal Budget, soI thought I would forward the below link as it talks about additional grants available by making your home, personal or investment property more Eco Friendly. T. Timothy Salisbury Broker The...
Welcome to 340 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines, Ontario!
UPDATE: This property has been SOLD! Please use our online complimentary St. Catharines Ontario real estate search to find similar available listings. This home is priced at $189,876.00 and grosses approximately $21,600.00! The greatest phrase in Real Estate ......
Current Mortgate Rates for St. Catharines/Niagara area
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.39% 3-Year VRM 4.00% Prime plus 1% fully open term. Quote of the Week The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be. Paul Valery Paul Croteau Mortgage Specialist BMO Bank of Montreal 31 King Street St. Catharines, ON...
Welcome to126 Romy Crescent in Thorold Ontario Canada
Update: This home is no longer available. This home in Thorold is priced at just $139,900.00 and would be great for the first time home buyer or for additional investment property owners! This 2 storey three bedroom investment semi is just minutes from Brock...
The History Behind Groundhog Day!!!
Groundhog Day, is celebrated across the United States and Canada, on February 2, is purely a North American tradition. It is based on a belief that on this day (February 2) the groundhog, or woodchuck, comes out of hole after winter hibernation to look for its shadow....
How does the budget effect you in the current real estate market?
As many of you are aware, the Federal Budget was yesterday. The following is how it effects us in relation to the Real Estate market. Any feedback, questions or opinions can be made on my Blog. It will be a great forum to start conversations and to read what others...
Welcome to 331 Queenston Street in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
UPDATE: This property is no longer being listed! Please use our online complimentary St. Catharines Ontario real estate search to find similar available listings. The price has been adjusted!!! This St. Catharines home is now priced at $259,900.00! Welcome to 331...
Welcome to 40 Ventura Drive St. Catharines Ontario Canada
UPDATE: This property is no longer being listed! Please use our online complimentary St. Catharines Ontario real estate search to find similar available listings. This St. Catharines home is priced at $154,900.00! Eco friendly living at its best!! This bi-level semi...
2008 Home Starts Slightly Lower in the St. Catharines-Niagara CMA
Here is the summary of the month of December and year to end stats for the year 2008 in relation to new home construction. 2009_01_09_0815_eoc.pdf Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me. T. Timothy Salisbury Broker The Salisbury Team Royal...
Super Bowl XLIII … February 1, 2009
Super Bowl XLIII will be the forty-third edition of the Super Bowl, an American football game that will feature the American Football Conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers (14-4) and the National Football Conference champion Arizona Cardinals (12-7) to decide the...
Current Mortgate Rates for St. Catharines/Niagara area
Rate Term 5-Year Fixed 4.79% 3-Year VRM 4.50% Quote of the Week Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. Mark Twain Paul Croteau Mortgage Specialist BMO Bank of Montreal 31 King Street St. Catharines, ON ph: (905)...
2009 Niagara Icewine Festival … When Gold Meets Cold
The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival organization is pleased to announce the 2009 Niagara Icewine Festival. For ten days in January the Niagara region is transformed into a wintry wonderland, celebrating one of Canada's most cherished products, Ontario Icewine. For...