Balancing Mortgage Rates and Service: Choosing the Right Lender for Your  Needs

By: John Burdi | CPM, ABR

Balancing Mortgage Rates and Service: Choosing the Right Lender for Your Needs

Tags: Mortgage rates, lenders

Most people focus on getting the best possible interest rates when looking for a mortgage. However, mortgage rates shouldn't be the only factor to consider when choosing a lender. The level of service you receive from your mortgage lender can significantly impact your overall experience. Keep reading to explore the importance of mortgage rates and services and how to balance the two when choo...Read More

TRREB: GTA Sales and Price Continue to Improve While Listings Remain Constrained

By: John Burdi | CPM, ABR

TRREB: GTA Sales and Price Continue to Improve While Listings Remain Constrained

Tags: Market conditions, home sales

TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 3, 2023 The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market continued to tighten in April 2023. On a year-over-year basis, sales edged lower compared to April 2022, but new listings were down by more than one-third. Fewer listings relative to sales meant there was more competition between buyers, supporting an improvement in selling prices since the beginning of this year. &ldquo...Read More

Appreciation Event at FiAMMA Ristorante

By: John Burdi | CPM, ABR

Appreciation Event at FiAMMA Ristorante

Tags: event

.post_row{ display:flex; justify-content: space-between; } john burdi fiamma event from ICONICA on Vimeo. Earlier this year, Burdi Real Estate hosted a clients and friends appreciation event at FiAMMA Ristorante. As always, FiAMMA catered our evening in grand style and as these images illustrate the event was a success! For us, this was a terrific way to reconnect wit...Read More

Newsletter May - June 2023

By: John Burdi | CPM, ABR

Newsletter May - June 2023

Tags: Real estate, prices, statistics

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TRREB: Tight Market Conditions Push Up Competition in the GTA

By: John Burdi | CPM, ABR

TRREB: Tight Market Conditions Push Up Competition in the GTA

Tags: Market Conditions, Home Sales

TORONTO, ONTARIO, April 5, 2023 Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market conditions tightened in March 2023. Sales accounted for an increased share of listings in comparison to March 2022, suggesting that competition between buyers is on the rise. The average sale price was above the average list price for the first time since May 2022.  “As we moved through the first quarter, Toron...Read More

Unlocking the Link: How Canadian Interest Rates Shape the Real Estate Market

By: John Burdi | CPM, ABR

Unlocking the Link: How Canadian Interest Rates Shape the Real Estate Market

Tags: Bank of Canada, Interest rates

The Bank of Canada plays a crucial role in managing the Canadian economy through its management of interest rates. Its decisions on interest rates can have a significant impact on the housing market too. Read on to learn more. What Are Canadian Interest Rates? Interest rates are the cost of borrowing money. When the Bank of Canada sets interest rates, it determines the cost for individuals and ...Read More

GTA Home Sales and Listings Drop in February

By: John Burdi | CPM, ABR

GTA Home Sales and Listings Drop in February

Tags: Market conditions, home sales

TORONTO, ONTARIO, MARCH 3, 2023 February sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were down substantially from the pre-rate hike levels of early 2022. However, the number of new listings also dropped substantially year-over-year. The result was that the average selling price and MLS® HPI continued to level off after trending lower through the spring and summer of last year. “It has been ...Read More

Advantages of Staging Your Home For Sale

By: John Burdi | CPM, ABR

Advantages of Staging Your Home For Sale

Tags: Selling, Staging

When it comes to selling your home, there are many factors that can impact the sale price and how quickly your property sells. One of the most effective ways to boost the value of your home and attract potential buyers is through staging. Staging involves setting up your home in a way that highlights its best features and creates an inviting atmosphere that helps buyers envision themselves living...Read More

By: John Burdi | CPM, ABR

Newsletter March - April 2023

Tags: REAL ESTATE, PRICES, STATISTICS

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GTA Real Estate Market Starts the New Year the Same as It Ended Last Year

By: John Burdi | CPM, ABR

GTA Real Estate Market Starts the New Year the Same as It Ended Last Year

Tags: Market conditions, Home sales

TORONTO, ONTARIO, FEBRUARY 3, 2023 As we moved from 2022 into 2023, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market unfolded as expected. The number of January sales and the overall average selling price were similar to December 2022. On a year-over-year basis, both sales and prices were down markedly, continuing to highlight the impact of higher borrowing costs on affordability over the last yea...Read More