Ontario's New 10-Day Cooling-Off Period for Freehold New Builds Starts January 1, 2027

Ontario new construction | buyer protection change Ontario's New 10-Day Cooling-Off Period for Freehold New Builds Starts January 1, 2027 Qualifying buyers of new freehold homes will have 10 days to reconsider the purchase after the required information, signatures and fully executed agreement are i

Hamilton’s $572 Million Housing Deal: What the Development Charge Plan Means for Buyers

HAMILTON HOUSING + NEW CONSTRUCTION $572 million in infrastructure funding. Up to $100,442 in stated development-charge savings. Here's what buyers actually need to know. Hamilton's announcement could materially change the economics of some new construction, especially when you look at it alongside

Should You Buy First or Sell First in Ontario?

  Ontario home move planning Should You Buy First or Sell First in Ontario? If the money from your current home is needed to buy the next one, selling first usually gives you more certainty. Buying first can still make sense when the financing has been properly reviewed and the next home would be di

Your Offer Was Accepted in Ontario. What Happens Next?

Ontario Buyer Guide | Hamilton & Ancaster Your Offer Was Accepted in Ontario. What Happens Next? Getting an offer accepted is exciting, but there are still conditions, deadlines, professionals and closing details that need to come together before the house is actually yours. By Derek Paquette, REALT