The Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition

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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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How long are Hamilton homes usually up for sale?

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 helping realtors, and if you should buy a cottage with friends or family.

44m
Mar 23
It takes the average person in Hamilton 12 years to save up to buy a home

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.

43m
Mar 16
Where did Hamilton's $500,000 homes go?

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 answer might surprise you.

45m
Mar 09
Housing vs. parking debate catches fire

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 value does a garage add to your home?

43m
Mar 02
Toronto listing promotes bunk bed for rent

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.

44m
Feb 24
Is it cheaper to buy or rent right now?

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 Z's real estate game plan and the items that can impact your home's value.

44m
Feb 17
Housing shortage leaving some out in the cold

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 have filed for bankruptcy protection.

44m
Feb 10
How did a home for sale in Mississauga generate 85 offers?

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.

43m
Feb 03
Gen Z is coming for Baby Boomers' homes

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 the spring market and some of the worst mistakes you can make while renovating your house.

43m
Jan 27
Housing market ready to surge in 2024?

Rob Golfi and Phil Golfi from RE/MAX, The Golfi Team, offer their thoughts on what is expected to be a more active real estate market in 2024. Plus, find out why it is important to verify information on MLS and the Golfi's offer their thoughts on Hamilton's new renoviction bylaw.

44m
Jan 20
Expected interest rate cuts could trigger busy buying/selling spree

Find out what is happening in the local real estate market from Rob Golfi of RE/MAX, The Golfi Team. How will expected interest cuts affect the market and are many home buyers walking away from their deposits? Rob believes the practice of selling/leasing costly parking spaces in Toronto will one day come to downtown Hamilton. And Rob offers his take on a landlord licensing program that has been launched in Brampton.

44m
Jan 13
What is a flex home?

Rob Golfi from RE/Max, the Golfi Team, shares his thoughts on how future interest rate cuts will impact the housing market. Learn about new rules for exclusive listings, how a Burlington home seller was taken advantage of, and some costly home renovations to skip in 2024. Also, what is a flex home?

46m
Jan 06
Canadians want denser housing but NIBYISM gets in the way

Phil Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, shares a story about a realtor on the team who encountered a shady situation. Also, will tiny homes play a big role in the future of real estate? Plus, Canadians want denser housing but NIBYISM gets in the way and some rental spaces aren't exactly ideal.

44m
Dec 30, 2023
Robust outlook for Hamilton-Burlington real estate

Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, provides his reaction to a report that suggests the Hamilton-Burlington real estate market will be 'robust'. Learn about a sudden sales spike in the city, underbidding in the local market, and how a future Bank of Canada interest rate decrease could impact housing.

44m
Dec 23, 2023
Squatters found in Hamilton for sale

Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, shares a story about squatters in a Hamilton home that was up for sale, and discusses the federal government's newest plan to tackle our housing crisis. Hamilton basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander found himself in the middle of what could be a precedent setting real estate ruling. Find out which Ontario community is selling properties for $10 and the pros and cons of buying a historical home.

43m
Dec 16, 2023
Very few FSBOs nowadays

In this edition of the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition, Phil Golfi offers his take on the November stats in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara and how 2023 has mimicked 2017. Plus, the Bank of Canada holds its interest rate steady at 5% and why we are seeing very few FSBOs (for sale by owner) nowadays. And Phil weighs in on pre-construction homes versus older properties.

44m
Dec 09, 2023
Current housing market reflective of the 1990's

Rob Golfi and Phil Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, share their insight on the current housing market. They also give their take on where home prices are going, what is happening in cottage country, and what Generation Z is focused on in terms of home buying. Plus, learn about the new Cornerstone Association of Realtors.

44m
Dec 02, 2023
Independent mortgage broker vs. bank mortgage specialist

Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, is joined in this episode by Brian Hogben of Mission35 Mortgages. You will learn how home sellers are reacting in the current market and how the new stress-test rules may help Canadians. Plus, Brian explains the differences between an . They also discuss painting wood trim in your home and a love letter that helped sealed a home purchase.

44m
Nov 25, 2023
Homebuyers are going into hibernation

In this edition of the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition, Rob and Phil Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, talk about the 'hibernation' that homebuyers appear to be in. Toronto is in the news for a bevy of housing-related initiatives, including raising its vacant home tax and hiking its land transfer tax on homes that are listed for more than $3 million. Plus, some Toronto-area buyers are walking away from big deposits on new homes.

45m
Nov 18, 2023
Will tiny homes play a big role in the future of real estate?

Phil Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, shares a story about a realtor on the team who encountered a shady situation. Also, will tiny homes play a big role in the future of real estate? Plus, Canadians want denser housing but NIBYISM gets in the way and some rental spaces aren't exactly ideal.

44m
Nov 04, 2023
'Cash for home' scheme hurts local woman

Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, offers his reaction to the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate announcement. We also discuss how the mortgage stress test is impacting the housing market and Toronto's plan to build 65,000 affordable homes. Learn how a woman got caught up in a 'cash for home' scheme and whether or not you should fix up your house before listing it as a 'fixer upper'?

43m
Oct 28, 2023
Post secondary graduates struggling to buy a home

Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, The Golfi Team, talks about how more investors are snapping up properties which is making it difficult for homebuyers. Will the federal government's move to eliminate the GST from rental developments help create more units down the road? University and college graduates are finding it increasingly hard to buy a home in Ontario. And the first AI real estate 'expert' has been launched.

42m
Oct 21, 2023
Holding offers? Price is very important

Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, shares a story about a seller who wants a high price for his home, and why having the right price is very important when holding offers. Learn how Hamilton intends to use $93.5 million in federal housing cash and if a repeat of the wartime housing effort could help the city's housing crunch. Plus, Canada's construction labour shortage is poised to get worse and Toronto's vacant home tax is going up. Rob also shares which home renovations bring the highest ROI and details of real estate litigation disputes in Canada.

46m
Oct 14, 2023
Hamilton real estate is now a buyer's market

Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, the Golfi Team, confirms the Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara real estate market is now a buyer's market. Is the municipal land transfer tax going to be increased again? Also, learn about home inspections, a strange rental advertisement, and how you can 'win in any market'.

44m
Sep 30, 2023
Another challenge for homebuyers

Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, The Golfi Team, shares the latest real estate stats in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara. More investors are snapping up properties which is making it difficult for homebuyers. Will the federal government's move to eliminate the GST from rental developments help create more units down the road? University and college graduates are finding it increasingly hard to buy a home in Ontario. And the first AI real estate 'expert' has been launched.

42m
Sep 23, 2023
Have you considered a rent to own option?

Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, The Golfi Team, is joined by Alphonso Salemi from JAAG Rent to Home to discuss how the company's rent to own program operates.

43m
Sep 09, 2023
Canada has fewer houses per 1,000 citizens than any other G7 country

Rob Golfi of RE/MAX, The Golfi Team, says there are some Hamilton residents who purchased a home in 2022 who are now trying to sell and struggling to break even. How will the housing market fare when the next recession hits, and where are home prices heading in Ontario's cottage country? We discuss a pricey parking spot in Toronto and how most parents are worried about their children's financial future. Plus, Canada has fewer houses per 1,000 citizens than any other G7 country. So, what's the plan?

44m
Sep 02, 2023