Lisa's Hamilton Real Estate Blog

This Home will simply amaze you. Perfect for an In-Law Situation and very close to ALL Amenities.Come See This Beauty On Sunday! Try Your Offer! Located in the Upper Paradise area on Hamilton West Mountain. This Gorgeous 2 storey home offers 3000 sqft PLUS an additional 1500 sqft of living space,...

Hello Everyone!Just got back from vacation at Stoney Lake a few days ago and now playing catch-up with my work. We had a great time at the Pine Vista Resort on beautiful Stoney lake. Good fishing, good food, good times.We have been going to Stoney Lake for 20+ years but this was our first time at...

Ancaster, Hamilton Ontario. -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 120 Thoroughbred Blvd. on July 22 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Property information Call Lisa Tollis for your personal tour of this beautiful home in the Ancaster Meadowlands Area.Call Lisa Today! 905 574-4600Visit www.LisaT...

Have you ever wondered what those real estate terms mean?  Such as:Amortization periodAssumabilityConditional offer Mortgage insuranceMortgage life insuranceOpen mortgagePre-approved mortgage certificatePrepaid property tax and utility adjustmentsTotal debt service ratioVendor take-back mortgage ...

What features do I want in a home? What features do I need in a home?Looking for a new home can seem overwhelming at first. There are so many things to think about, so many choices, and often not enough time.A small investment of time and effort right at the start can pay tremendous dividends. Ta...

Luxury LivingCanadians feel the top priorities when purchasing a luxury home are: Kitchens  - A commercial style kitchen with all the upgrades and luxurious finishes is very desirable. Top-of-the-line appliances, such as high-heat ranges and cooktops, large-capacity refrigerators and freezers, mu...

The LuxuryMarketSales of luxury homes skyrocket Canadians are embracing luxury living more than ever. As a result, unit sales of luxury properties have skyrocketed in Canada's major markets.In fact, according to the 2006 Carriage Trade Luxury Properties Report, Calgary, Edmonton and Halifax all r...

Ancaster, Hamilton  -  Announcing a price reduction on 120 Thoroughbred Blvd., a 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Detached -2 Storey". Now $339,900 CAD - Possible In-Law Suite. Fully Finished basement with a full Kitchen and Bath. Large Basement Windows and nicely decorated.Property informationCall Lisa T...

Once you've found the home you're interested in, it's time to make an offer. Deciding what to offer is one of the most difficult decisions to make. Offer too little and you stand a chance of losing the house (particularly in a seller's market). On the other hand, nobody wants to pay more for some...

When you're making an offer to buy a home, there are six main elements to consider:PriceThe price you offer reflects your opinion of the value of the house and is determined by the condition of the property and local market factors. You can make any offer you like. It does not have to be the same...