Market Watch November

THE ORIGINAL

MARKET ATCH

6 0 6 8 HOMES SOLD & COUNTING*

FEATURED
PROPERTY PG 6

6 3+2
$2,100,000

905 332 9223 P a c k B e f o re Yo u C a l l ® Let’s Make Your Home

*Based on total transactions (career sales, both too late®
independent and with team) 1993-current

BUYERS READY TO PURCHASE

Charlie Robson Peter Woolcott Lisa Sandhar Nicole Gooding Jim Donoahue

SELLS HOMES WITH TEA, RUNS ON COFFEE SOLD IS MY FAVOURITE THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE A Smart Move
TUNES…AND THE TOP DOWN AND CLOSING 4 LETTER WORD DETAILS
• GRIMSBY
• BURLINGTON • BURLINGTON • BURLINGTON/WATERDOWN • FLAMBOROUGH Detached home. Mature or rural area. Up
Large detached home w/ double garage in the Orchard, Brant Buyers looking in Tuck school district. At least North of the QEW, or East Waterdown. 5+ acres. Ideally near Dundas Valley. to $700K.
Hills or Tyandaga. Updated, open concept, w/ a pool or room to 3000 sq. ft. Will do renos. A pool is a bonus. Up Bungalow backing onto greenspace. Willing Up to $1.5 million.
put one in. At least 3 beds, preferably 4 & a finished basement. to $3 million. to do renos. Up to $1.3 million. • WATERDOWN
Home office space is a big bonus. Up to $1.3 million. • MOUNT HOPE 3 bed townhouse or semi in East
• HAMILTON • BURLINGTON/WATERDOWN EAST Bungalow. Parking for 2+ cars in the Waterdown. Up to $700K.
• CARLISLE Buyers looking for an investment. Single family 1-2 acres w/ a shop/big garage. Open to driveway. Up to $750K.
Move-in ready home w/ at least 4 beds, private lot, landscaped yard or duplex. Willing to do work. Condo townhouse any style of home. Willing to do renos. Up • FLAMBOROUGH WEST
w/ pool. Spacious master bed w/ large ensuite. Up to $2 million. w/ low fees. Up to $600K. to $850K. • WATERDOWN/BURLINGTON Approximately 50 acres. With or without
Freehold townhouse, semi, or a house.
• SOUTH BURLINGTON/SOUTH OAKVILLE • ANCASTER • OAKVILLE/BURLINGTON detached. Up to $750K.
Spacious open concept bungalow w/ at least 3 beds on large Freehold or condo townhouse w/ at least 3 South of Dundas St. Modern home. New or
lot, ideally w/ a pool or room to put one in. Looking for high beds, no work required & at least 1 parking spot. fully renovated. Open to all styles. Up to • DUNDAS/WATERDOWN/ANCASTER
end, modern finishes, landscaped, privacy, at least a double Ideally close to McMaster. Up to $750K. $1.3 million. Century home. 3+ beds, 2+ baths. Up
garage, & on a quiet street w/ mature trees. Up to $3 million. to $950K.

• HAMILTON
Small detached home w/ at least 2 beds, preferably w/ a
garage as well. Willing to do some work. Up to $380K.

Luke Riddell Brandon Iaboni Ashley McCaskie John Summach Keri Taylor

MOVING CLIENTS FINDING YOUR ROOTS SO MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE Realtor, Dad, Cyclist, Coffee Let’s get moving!
IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION YOUR FAMILY CAN GROW ONE HOME AT A TIME Snob, All Around Nice Guy
• BURLINGTON/WATERDOWN
• OAKVILLE/BURLINGTON • FLAMBOROUGH TO GRIMSBY • HAMILTON • BURLINGTON 2 bed, 2 bath bungalow or bungaloft.
3+ beds & 2+ full baths. Up to $1.1 1/2 acre minimum. Privacy w/ mature 15 acres, anywhere surrounding Hamilton. Young family looking in Alton/Orchard. 2 Up to $800K.
million. trees is a bonus. 3+ beds above grade. Up to $1 million. storey, 3 bed, 2+ bath, detached or semi
Garage & shop are a bonus. Up to $1.25 w/ a finished basement. Up to $1 million. • BURLINGTON
• BURLINGTON/DUNDAS million if completely finished, but ok w/ • WATERDOWN 3 bed detached home near 403/GO
With an in-law suite or a suitable home some renos at a lower price. Detached home. 3 beds, 2 baths. Open • WATERDOWN/FLAMBOROUGH station. Up to $775K.
that allows an in-law suite to be built. concept. Up to $850K. Detached, 3+ bed, 2 car garage home
Up to $800K. • FLAMBOROUGH, PUSLINCH, RURAL w/ a decent sized lot. Turn key or minor • BURLINGTON
BURLINGTON • DUNDAS renovations. Flexible on closing date. Up 1 bed + den condo in newer low rise
• HAMILTON 1 acre minimum w/ some privacy. Willing Rural secluded home w/ character. Close to $1.2 million. building. Up to $500K.
Condo on Hamilton Mountain. Can be to do some updates. Need 3 beds on the to trails. 1 acre minimum. 3+ beds, 2
apartment or townhome style. Up to same level & either an in-law suite/main baths. Up to $2 million. • WATERDOWN
$500K. floor bed or walkout basement. Up to $1.6 3 bed townhouse w/ finished basement.
million. Up to $740K.

• BURLINGTON • WATERDOWN/ALDERSHOT
Millcroft area. 2 storey or bungalow. 4+ 3 bed bungalow w/ 2 car garage & a nice yard.
beds, at least 3 on the same level. Move-in Flexible on closing date. Up to $1.1 million.
ready. Up to $1.8 million.

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A RURAL HOME TO SELL?
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real estate Inventory of rural homes is at an all-time
• FLAMBOROUGH • NORTH BURLINGTON low & The Woolcott Team’s group of 13
5+ acre farm w/ a house. 2 acres of Prefer north of Dundas w/ workshop. • BURLINGTON/WATERDOWN
clear land. Open to areas outside of Up to $2 million. Buyer looking for an investment buyer agents has a number of active
Flamborough. Up to $1.5 million. property. 3 or 4 beds. Up to $800K. buyers ready to purchase… now!
• BURLINGTON
• BURLINGTON 1 bed + den or 2 bed condo. Not afraid This is a great time to put
Detached home on larger lot. of a fixer upper. Up to $500K. extra dollars in your pocket.
Must be able to be used for home
business or zoned commercial. Can • GRIMSBY Call 905 332 9223
do some work. Up to $1.2 million. Family home on large lot w/ large to get your home in front of these buyers
garage/workshop. Up to $1.5 million.
• ANCASTER/WATERDOWN/ – no MLS required!
CARLISLE • BURLINGTON
Semi or townhome. 2+ beds, 2+ 4+ bed rental. Prefer standalone, but a
baths. Backing onto greenspace semi may work.
or have a private yard. Up to $1.1
million.

HIDDEN COSTS OF BUYING A HOME

It’s no secret that buying a home isn’t a simple lump sum or divided equally across your mortgage This fee may feel tedious at first, but if an issue
transaction. We at The Woolcott Team don’t want you payments. is found, that can be the leverage you require
to get caught off guard by a hidden fee while buying Legal Fees to negotiate a lower price or even have it
a new home. That’s why we have rounded up the most The services of both a lawyer and notary will be fixed by the seller prior to you moving in.
common fees associated with the purchase of a home required during the purchase of your future home. In some cases, it could be the saving grace
that you will most likely come across. Their services ensure that the transaction is legal. These that stands between you and a problematic
Home Insurance fees generally cost between $1,000 and $3,000. When house that causes you thousands of dollars
It’s imperative that you have a quality home insurance getting quotes from different notaries and lawyers, our on future repairs.
policy to protect your house and the belongings inside. experts at The Woolcott Team highly suggest that you Surveys
The cost of this annual insurance can range from $500 acquire services that are all-inclusive, as to avoid any A property survey may or may
to $2,000 and can be paid monthly over the course additional or unforeseen fees. not be required by the lender.
of 12 months or in a lump sum. As a standard, home Land Transfer Tax This outlines the boundaries of
insurance often protects your house from severe When a property changes hands in Ontario, it is the property, utility placement,
weather, flooding, fires, and theft. subject to the land transfer tax. The Land Transfer Tax structures, easements,
Title Insurance is calculated as a percentage of the sale price of the encroachments, and more.
Ensure peace of mind with this insurance. This home. The tax is done on a sliding scale, with the first Property surveys generally cost
insurance is optional, often ranges between $150-$350, $55,000 taxed at a rate of 0.5% up to any amount between $1,000 and $2,000,
is based on both location and price, and is a one- over $2,000,000 being taxed at 2.5%. For those living depending on your location.
time fee at the point of sale. It can protect you from in Toronto, a property is also subject to a separate Have further questions? Our
unsolved problems left behind by the previous owner, land transfer tax. There is an incentive in place for first team of local realtors has
title fraud and encroachments, among many other time home buyers that helps to alleviate some of the years of experience under their
issues. financial burdens. belts, making them the experts
High-Ratio Mortgage Insurance Inspections in local real estate. Call The
Home buyers with a down payment of less than 20% The standard cost of a home inspection can range Woolcott Team at 905 332 9223
of the home’s purchase price will likely be required to between $300 to $1,000. This inspection is essentially to get started today!
pay high-ratio mortgage insurance. This fee insures an evaluation of the property, examining the structure,
the mortgage and is usually about 0.5% to 4.5% of the current issues and any potential issues that could arise
entire loan amount. This fee can be paid upfront in a in the future.

STATS OFF THE TOP

Based on sales data from October 1st, 2020 to October 31st, 2020 from the
REALTORS Association of Hamilton-Burlington.

Average 15 Average 14 Average 48 Average 16 Average 27
Days on Days on Days on Days on Days on
Market Total # Market Total # Market Total # Market Total # Market Total #
of Sales of Sales of Sales of Sales of Sales

$897,539 351 $816,480 WA 54 F L A 33$1,094,438 HAM 569$565,962 $940,090 AN 88

Average List Price Average List Price Average List Price Average List Price Average List Price
Sale Price Sale Price to Sale Sale Price to Sale Sale Price to Sale Sale Price to Sale
to Sale
102.31% Price 100.10% Price 103.60% Price 99.77% Price
100.47% Price

BURLINGTON WATERDOWN FLAMBOROUGH HAMILTON ANCASTER

WHY WOOLCOTT?

1.38 T OO:L ATE® TOP
HOUSES SELLING
SOLD A DAY 35.3% FASTER **
IN 2019*** TEAM*

***Based on total number of sales from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 as reported by the
R E A LTO R S A ss o c i at i o n o f H a m i l to n - B u r l i n g to n

**Based on average days on market in Burlington, ON for properties sold during the period of
J a n u a r y 1 , 2 02 0 to J u n e 3 0, 2 02 0. S o u rce : R E A LTO R S ® A ss o c i at i o n o f H a m i l to n - B u r l i n g to n

*Based on total closed transaction $ volume from from January 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2020. Source: Redatum

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3 2+1 2006 $779,900 3+1 3 290 x $2,395,000 2 2+1 23 x $524,900
sq. ft. 290 ft. 90 ft.

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Situated on a cul de sac, backs onto the ravine & features a one-of-a-kind This freshly painted unit features vaulted ceilings, an open concept layout & Completely renovated & is just beautiful. Basement is fully finished as an in-law
backyard! The home is open, airy, & upgraded. south facing balcony w/ views of Lake Ontario. suite with a walk-up to the garage.

4 3+1 59.06 x 1+1 1 859 $489,900 4+1 3 45.62 x $769,900
sq. ft. 109.35 ft,
124.42 ft. $1,495,000

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HOMES OF THE MONTH

$2,100,000 $534,888

7 St. James Place 33-70 Plains Road West

6 3+2 1+1 2

LOT SIZE: 120 x 124.50 ft. UNIT SIZE: 615 sq. ft.

UPDATED & FULL OF GORGEOUS, BRIGHT & AIRY
CHARACTER
Ground floor townhome in
Cut stone home with over popular Aldershot community.
4200 sq. ft. on a double wide
lot. Top-of-the-line kitchen with Beautiful white cabinets,
high-end stainless-steel GE stainless-steel appliances with
Monogram appliances, Italian walk out to private yard. Walk
marble counters, Blanco sinks/
faucets & more. Living room to the Aldershot GO, La Salle
with wood burning fireplace & Marina & Park, local schools,
doors to a private garden with restaurants, gyms, & Lakeshore.
20x40 inground pool & cabana.
Charm & character in the Assigned parking space is
refinished hardwood, Swarovski steps from the entrance, along
chandeliers, leaded casement
windows & so much more! with visitor parking. Great
open concept home with

ample natural light & very low
condo fees.

$1,078,000 Call to
pre-register
81 Jerome Park Drive
706 Highway 8
4+1 2+2
LOT SIZE: 717.98 x 930.59 ft.
LOT SIZE: 58.33 x 101.71 ft.
BUTTERNUT HILL ESTATES -
BEATIFULLY UPDATED READY FOR LUXURY
FAMILY HOME BUILDERS!

In very desirable family Amazing opportunity to
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conservation/walking trails & estate style homes. Draft
all amenities. Custom Barzotti plan is approved. Very close
kitchen with high-end stainless to breaking ground. Phase
appliances, pot lights, granite 1 environmental completed.
counters & stone backsplash.
Large master has a newly Extensive engineering
renovated ensuite featuring completed. 18 acres total with
marble tile & vanity, & a glass
shower with high-end fixtures. lots ranging from 1.4 to 5
Finished basement has a huge acres. Supporting home prices
rec room with plenty of storage.
Great backyard with large deck, of $1.8M - $2.5 million. Visit
gazebo, & plenty of grass. https://woolcott.ca/butternut-
hill-estate-pre-registration/ for

more information.

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31
3 2+1 21.85 x $749,900 24 x $2300/mth 3 2+2 44.95 x $799,000 166 x 141.90 ft. $349,900 3 2+1 18.04x $699,900
98.43 ft. 100 ft. 95.14 ft. 98.43 ft.

INCREDIBLE SETTING & VIEWS FAMILY HOME ON 1/2 ACRE LOT 2.5 ACRE PROPERTY WITH 2 HOMES + BUNKIE BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS & BRIGHT OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING!

3+1 3+1 100 x ft. $1,479,000 31 84.20 x $699,900 5 3 501.93 x $1,500,000 1 1 750 sq. ft. $1400/mth 42 100x $899,900
98.50 178.21 ft. 620.77 ft. 183.75 ft.

RARE VACANT LOT NEWLY RENOVATED! 77 ACRES OF COUNTRY LIVING IN-HOUSE
100 x LEASING
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150.80 ft. 88.58 ft.

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