Join Rob Golfi, Sales Representatives with ReMax Escarpment Realty, as he discusses real estate, offers advice and answers questions for the Golden Horseshoe (Hamilton, Niagara, Grimsby, St. Catharines, Burlington, Welland, Ancaster) and Toronto areas.
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Join hosts Rick Zamperin and Rob Golfi, Sales Representative with RE/MAX Escarpment Realty, the Golfi Team, every Saturday at 9 a.m. for a discussion about the real estate industry.
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From Pricing to Patience: Key Lessons for Realtors & Sellers with Rob Golfi
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode, Rob Golfi discussed: Honesty in Real Estate: Rob Golfi emphasizes honesty and transparency as vital traits in a realtor. For sellers, this means trusting their realtor’s market insights rather than relying solely on neighborly advice or …
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Real Estate Shocks, Festive Highlights, and Data Chaos: What’s Happening Now?
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode, Rob Golfi and the team discussed: Real Estate 26% Price Drop—What Happened?—A deep look at this surprising market trend. Grimsby Santa Claus Parade—Magic After Dark!—The charm of night parades and what makes Grimsby’s event so special. R…
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Real Estate Trends & Market Stats: Valuable Insights for Homeowners, Buyers, and Sellers
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode, Rob Golfi and Brian Hogben discussed: Rob Golfi emphasized the importance of understanding benchmark pricing, which provides a more accurate representation of home values by excluding extreme high and low sales. This contrasts with avera…
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The 'for sale' sign plays a big part in selling a home
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Rob Golfi from REMAX, the Golfi Team, tells us about a client who did not want a 'for sale' sign on their lawn or any advertising. Also, learn why cancelling your listing and re-listing doesn't work anymore and why you should be careful when advertising your property. Plus, more than 80% of homes in the GTA are selling below asking price.…
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Rob Golfi from REMAX, the Golfi Team, reveals the year-to-date sales and price stats in Hamilton, Burlington, Niagara and Brantford. Learn about Rob's trip into a scary basement and how a tenant tried to negotiate their departure. Plus, overbidding is still happening in some parts of Hamilton and find out how many short-term rentals could be used f…
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Bank of Canada trims interest rates, more cuts to come
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Rob Golfi from REMAX, the Golfi Team, is joined by special guest Brian Hogben from Mission35 Mortgages to discuss the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate cut and what further cuts could mean for the housing industry. Plus, these three questions... should you overpay your mortgage? Is it time to slash prices? And how will home sales change over th…
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Rob Golfi from REMAX, the Golfi Team, says how you price a home in today's market is very important. We touch on the importance of flood protection for your home and how traffic congestion in the GTHA is causing some people to reconsider where they live. Plus, multi-generational living is getting more common, we have some pros and cons when it come…
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Should I buy a house first or sell first?
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Rob Golfi from REMAX, the Golfi Team, says with so many new listings popping up in many communities we are back in a buyer's market. Rob answers the age old question: should I buy a house first or sell first? And Rob shares some of the wildest things he has seen in homes that are for sale.By CHML / Curiouscast
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Rob Golfi from REMAX, the Golfi Team, recaps the real estate stats for June and offers his take on Toronto's struggling condo market. Plus, learn why some Ontarians are considering leaving the province and we have some tips for house hunters.By CHML / Curiouscast
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Why is a new homeowner in Hamilton living in her car?
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Rob Golfi from REMAX, the Golfi Team, offers his take on a wild story in Hamilton where a woman has purchased a home but can't move in, because the tenants in the home won't move out. Rob says new listings are soaring in places like Niagara Region and offers his reaction to new statistics about the 'bank of mom and dad'.…
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Most Canadians don't sell their homes for financial reasons
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Rob Golfi from REMAX, the Golfi Team, explains how a home evaluation works and what should you really look for when buying a house. Also, most Canadians are not selling their homes for financial reasons. What happened to all the real estate investors and does Taylor Swift impact the housing market?By CHML / Curiouscast
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Rob Golfi from REMAX, the Golfi Team, reflects on the re-emerging trend of lowball offers. We also discuss the capital gains tax and more big condo projects going into receivership. Plus, divorcing parents are forced to make tough choices as home prices rise and the number of tenants in Canada has hit new heights.…
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How does Bank of Canada's rate cut impact the market?
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Rob Golfi from REMAX, the Golfi Team, is joined this week by Brian Hogben from Mission35 Mortgages. How does the Bank of Canada's rate cut impact the housing market? Learn about a realtor who is having trouble selling a home in Niagara Falls and why an immigrant is questioning if it's worth staying in Canada.…
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Real Estate in Italy, Low Rental Income and Bank of Canada’s recent reduction, Featuring Brian Hogben
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode, Rob Golfi and Brian Hogben discussed: Rob shares a story about his assistant in Italy who found a property for sale at 150 euros, illustrating the challenge of assessing property value in unfamiliar markets. High mortgages and low rental…
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In this edition, Rob Golfi of REMAX, The Golfi Team, gives his take of a proposed 'cooling off period' in Ontario. As more and more realtors leave the industry, is that good or bad for homebuyers? More problems with Tarion. Should real estate commissions be made public? And the house from the movie Home Alone is for sale.…
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Agents Leaving the Industry, Commission Transparency Debate, Terreon’s Consumer Protection
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode, Rob Golfi discussed: Agent Exodus: Many agents are leaving the industry, which could benefit home buyers by retaining experienced agents. Commission Transparency Debate: Commissions are generally understood by the public, but there's deb…
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It's the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition, with Rob Golfi from REMAX, the Golfi Team. Learn how the spring market is performing and whether or not now is a good time to buy or sell. Rob discusses the all-new Golfi Real Estate magazine and how the latest inflation statistics could spell good news for the housing sector. Plus, would you buy a…
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Escalation Clause Warning, Demand for Lower Interest Rates, NEW Golfi Magazine
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode, Rob Golfi discussed: Free home estimates and evaluations through the Golfi Real Estate Magazine, highlighting the popularity and accuracy of the instant home estimates. The need for interest rate reductions to stimulate housing starts an…
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Are developers thinking 'too big' in Hamilton?
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Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, speaks to selling a home when a couple is getting divorced. The latest report from CREA suggests buyers have bargaining power again. And are developers thinking too big when it comes to projects in Hamilton?By CHML / Curiouscast
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Body Language, Lawsuits, and a new Golfi Magazine!
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed: Body language and personal dynamics, such as divorce, play significant roles in real estate transactions, affecting how agents interact and approach the situation. Rob shares a story about a lawsuit he faced in the U.…
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Phil Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, discusses how going the extra mile for a client helped land their dream home. Phil also analyzes the current market conditions in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara, and what he thinks will happen to the housing market when interest rates begin to fall. Also, how much does neighbourhood crime impact a home's va…
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Win in Any Market, Canadian Open and Drakes Mansion Affecting Real Estate
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Phil Golfi discussed: Fitness and Golf Experiences: a transformative fitness experience at North Shore Athletic Club in Burlington. Professional Networking and Market Insights: a networking event for real estate agents called "Win in Any …
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Some Hamilton homeowners swallow big losses
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Rob Golfi with RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, gives his take on some Hamilton homeowners who have sold for a substantial loss. Learn about the April real estate stats in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara. Plus, has the bank of Mom & Dad dried up?By CHML / Curiouscast
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Phil Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, gives his take on Hamilton's new bylaw that taxes vacant homes. Also, cottage owners don't like changes to the capital gains tax and B.C. is tweaking its short-term rental rules.By CHML / Curiouscast
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Vacant Unit Tax in Hamilton and the Impacts, Real Estate Sales and Strategy
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Phil Golfi discussed: Hamilton is implementing a vacant unit tax bylaw in 2025, which will charge non-exempt vacant residential properties 1% of the assessed value. Concerns are discussed regarding the potential impacts of the vacant unit…
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February 10, 2024: Buyers Confidence, Overestimated Value and Listing Strategies
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed: Homeowners may overestimate the value of their homes due to emotional attachment Strategies for optimizing the timing of listing properties to attract potential buyers, particularly from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)…
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Federal budget falls short on housing plan
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Rob Golfi from REMAX, The Golfi Team, gives his take on housing plans within the federal budget. Learn where Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara land on a list of the best (and worst) places to buy a home. And is building condos on top of schools the next big thing?By CHML / Curiouscast
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February 3, 2024: Phil Golfi, Leons Against the Housing Crisis
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed: Leon's Furniture's plan to build 4000 homes around its Toronto headquarters The need for creative solutions to address the housing crisis Subscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, …
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March 16, 2024: Phil Golfi, BOC Interest Rates, Open House Vibes, Properties Moving Quickly
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Phil Golfi discussed: The increase in showing appointments and open house traffic as indicators of a busy real estate market. Lower-priced properties are moving quickly, luxury properties are slower to sell. Bank of Canada's decision to k…
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March 23, 2024: Fourplex Zoning Lawss, Million Dollar Listings, Changing Dynamics in Housing Market
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed: Ontario Liberals' proposal to amend zoning bylaws to allow for up to four-story fourplexes in residential areas. The conversation shifts to housing affordability, with a focus on the prevalence of million-dollar listi…
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January 27, 2024: When Will Rates Come Down, New Foreign Homebuyer Tax
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode we discussed: When Will Rates Come Down: Are the interest rates coming down New Foreign Homebuyer Tax: What the potential impacts will be if the Foreign Homebuyer Tax will be if its implemented as planned in 2025 Subscribe for updates and…
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March 9, 2024: Bank of Canada Annoucement, Home Staging Feelings
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Phil Golfi discussed: Bank of Canada rate announcement Creating a familiar feel within your home can boost your sale Subscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok. Tune in to the Golfi Real Esta…
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February 17, 2024: CMHC Official Meeting, Mortgages, and Long Term Investment Strategies
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi and Brian Hogben discussed: Insights from a meeting with officials from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) The significance of long-term investment strategies in real estate Subscribe for updates and follow us on…
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April 13, 2024: Challenges with Tenants, Building New vs. Buying Resale, Real Estate Investment Perspectives
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed: Suggestion made to resolve tenant issues by settling financially to expedite the sale of the property. Emphasis is placed on the hidden and escalating costs associated with new builds, such as standard fittings that o…
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April 6, 2024: Landlord-Tenant Issues, Challenges in Selling Property, Real Estate Market Trends
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed: Discussion on whether the price trends in Burlington and Toronto might influence the Hamilton market. Advice to the landlord to hire a paralegal to avoid paperwork errors and facilitate a smoother legal resolution. Di…
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March 2, 2024: Friends Buying Homes, Parking Issues in Stoney Creek
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed: Different relationships investing together Housing Vs. Parking Debate in Stoney Creek Subscribe for updates and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok. Tune in to the Golfi Real Estate Show fo…
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February 24, 2024: Interest Rates, Inventory Shortage, Rat Infested House in Hamilton
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode Rob Golfi discussed: Interest rates forcing home owners to look for second jobs The need for creative solutions to address the housing crisis Home owners sues previous owners for not mentioning a rat infestation Subscribe for updates and …
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January 20, 2024: Met Ryan Serhant, Square Foot Lawsuit, Consequences of Misinformation in Real Estate
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode we discussed: Meeting Ryan Serhant: Real Estate tycoons rub elbows in New York City Square Foot Lawuits: What the potential impacts will be if the house isn't advertised or sold with the correct information Consequences of Misinformation:…
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January 13, 2024: $40,000 Dollar Parking Spot, Market Predictions and Property Pricing Strategy
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Welcome to the Golfi Real Estate Show! Join us for the latest in real estate insights and news. In this episode we discussed: 🔍 Market Predictions: Market predicitios 🏡 Property Pricing Strategy: What the potential impacts will be if the house isn't given the proper exposure 🏢 Developer Incentives and Parking Issues: What this might mean for other …
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Bank of Canada's impact on housing market
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Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, offers his thoughts on buying a resale home as opposed to building a new house. Learn how the latest Bank of Canada decision will impact the housing market and CMHC is sharing a prediction that Rob made more than a year ago.By CHML / Curiouscast
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Premier Ford won't allow fourplexes provincewide
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In this edition of the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition, Rob Golfi from RE/MAX The Golfi Team is joined by Brian Hogben from Mission35 Mortgages. Learn how the market in Hamilton, Burlington, Niagara and Toronto are faring this spring, and Rob shares a story about a landlord who was duped by a tenant. Plus, Doug Ford doesn't given the green…
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How long are Hamilton homes usually up for sale?
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In this episode of the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition: Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, The Golfi Team, discusses the changes he is seeing when it comes to days on market. We have a list of the Canadian cities that have the most, and fewest, number of million dollar listings. Plus, learn how you can protect yourself against title fraud, how AI is h…
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It takes the average person in Hamilton 12 years to save up to buy a home
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Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, shares his thoughts about the where the local market is heading. Rob also tells us about the great lengths he took to have a safe removed from a property. And you will not believe how long it takes the average person to save up enough money for a down payment on a home in Hamilton, the GTA and Vancouver.…
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Phil Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, looks at the current market and how the Bank of Canada's recent rate announcement will impact things going forward. Learn about a new online database for bad landlords and tenants, as well as the challenges that first-time homebuyers face. Plus, how many homeowners are 'in arrears' on their mortgage? The answ…
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On this edition of the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition... Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, offers his take on the housing vs. parking debate in Stoney Creek and discusses why the spring market is heating up. Also, more people are considering co-ownership and find out why a lot of home buyers have lost their deposits. And how much val…
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Toronto listing promotes bunk bed for rent
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Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, provides a glimpse of the current market conditions and how the spring market is shaping up to be an active one. Have you heard about the person who is renting a bunk bed in Toronto? Also, Quebec has scrapped lease transfers, and find out why tens of thousands of Ontario realtors have left the industry.…
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Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, is joined by Brian Hogben from Mission35 Mortgages on the latest Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition. They provide their thoughts on the current housing market and whether or not prices will rise in the coming months. Is it cheaper to rent or buy a house with a monthly mortgage in Canada? Learn about Gen …
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Housing shortage leaving some out in the cold
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This week on the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition, with Rob Golfi from RE/MAX The Golfi Team shares some interesting housing statistics from Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara. Also, learn how people are being impacted by Ontario's housing shortage, how much home prices have changed over the last 10 years, and why some Hamilton-area landlords…
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How did a home for sale in Mississauga generate 85 offers?
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Phil Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, weighs in on Leon's homebuilding plans. How did a home for sale in Mississauga generate 85 offers? And a listener asks an interesting question.By CHML / Curiouscast
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Rob Golfi of RE/MAX, The Golfi Team, speaks about a renewed buyers' synergy in the Hamilton-Burlington area. Rob and host Rick Zamperin also discuss the Bank of Canada's recent interest rate announcement, a new tax on foreign homebuyers in Toronto and how Gen Zers will be coming for Baby Boomers' homes. Plus, learn how your home can stand out in th…
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