Hamilton Real Estate Show

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Synopsis

Join hosts Rick Zamperin and Rob Golfi, Sales Representative with ReMax Escarpement Realty, the Golfi Team every Saturday at 9 a.m. for a discussion about the real estate industry.

Episodes

  • Fewer sellers making for an interesting spring in real estate

    29/04/2023 Duration: 44min

    Rob Golfi from RE/MAX The Golfi Team says a lack of housing inventory in the Hamilton-Burlington area has pushed the benchmark price of local homes to around $750,000. That's higher than what was recorded in the second half of 2022. Rob provides his thoughts on how Gen-X has taken over cottage country from Boomers and why a Hamilton family has turned to the mailbox to find their next home. Plus, there's a new website that allows tenants to rate their landlords, Hamilton unveils a new plan for affordable housing, and there's a low-cost condo project in St. Catharines.

  • Multiple competing offers are making a comeback

    22/04/2023 Duration: 46min

    Just when you thought the Hamilton-Burlington real estate market was cooling down, it isn't. Phil Golfi from RE/MAX The Golfi Team tells us what is driving the increased competition in the housing sector. Plus, why you should not buy a house that you don't like, and learn how some condo developers are using unique incentives to entice you to buy. Is artificial intelligence changing the real estate game? And learn about an upcoming buyer's seminar that is being hosted by The Golfi Team.

  • Spring market is warming up

    15/04/2023 Duration: 45min

    In this edition of the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition, Rob Golfi from RE/MAX The Golfi Team explains why the local market is beginning to warm up. There is some new optimism in the real estate sector, plus, find out all about the new First Home Savings Account. And find out why millionaires in the U.S. invest in real estate.

  • A house in a box?

    08/04/2023 Duration: 45min

    Rob Golfi from RE/MAX The Golfi Team gives us the latest information on the housing market in Hamilton, Burlington, Niagara and Brantford. Rob reflects on the Boxabl craze in the United States and how bidding wars are making a comeback. There's a new poll that shows many Canadians have given up on the thought of home ownership, the Ontario governments is trying to combat renovictions, and learn why Italy has become a real estate hot spot.

  • Labour shortage could be solved with robots

    01/04/2023 Duration: 45min

    Thinking of buying a cottage this spring? Rob Golfi from RE/MAX The Golfi Team says it might be a good time to do so. Rob gives us a glimpse of the local market and offers his take on the tweaked Foreign Buyer Plan. We wade into the 'owning vs. renting' debate, talk about how robots could soon be used on the construction site, and clear the air about scattering a live ones' ashes on public & private property.

  • Should you buy a house from the listing agent?

    25/03/2023 Duration: 45min

    Rob Golfi from RE/MAX, The Golfi Team, provides an update on the local real estate market and why listing your home right makes all the difference in the world. Home sales are expected to pick up this spring, even as inventory remains low. Rob gives his take on a new tax on mansions in California and whether or not you should purchase a house from the listing agent. Plus, learn how land transfer tax is calculated.

  • Will Ontario homeowners adopt the 'tear down' trend?

    18/03/2023 Duration: 45min

    Rob Golfi from RE/MAX The Golfi Team shares the latest stats in the Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara housing markets. Rob reflects on the latest ruling in an American copyright case that he is involved in. Also, learn why more Canadian homeowners are taking on riskier loans and whether or not the 'tear down' trend is going to spread to Ontario.

  • Rob Golfi looks into his crystal ball

    11/03/2023 Duration: 45min

    Rob Golfi with RE/MAX, The Golfi Team, predicts what the average house price will look like in Hamilton and Burlington in 2030. Rob gives his take on the demise of FairSquare and why cottage country could once again see a boost in real estate activity. Plus, some Americans are being hit with a new annual real estate tax in Canada.

  • Local real estate statistics show repeated 'boom' periods

    04/03/2023 Duration: 45min

    Rob Golfi and Lou Tallarico from RE/MAX The Golfi Team analyze and reflect on median house prices in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara over the last several years. A luxury condo building that is under construction in Welland has been derailed after two sections of the building came crashing down. Rob and Lou offer their thoughts on non-disclosure agreements, the underground economy of the housing sector and private lending. And they offer tips on how to spot bad neighbours when buying a house.

  • More Canadians are using the equity in their homes

    25/02/2023 Duration: 44min

    Phil Golfi from RE/MAX The Golfi Team joins the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition, to discuss how neighbours factor into the real estate discussion. Learn how increased immigration will impact Canada's future housing supply, why more Canadians are using the equity in their homes, and we share tips for would-be Snowbirds. Also, a homebuilder has to pay a hefty fine for violating new provincial rules. And a Seattle couple has found cruise life more affordable than living in their home.

  • What will home prices look like in 2030?

    18/02/2023 Duration: 45min

    Rob Golfi with RE/MAX, The Golfi Team, offers his prediction for what Hamilton and Burlington home prices will look like by the end of this decade. Rob offers his opinion on the demise of FairSquare and what can be expected of Toronto's housing market. Learn how much money a super skinny home in Toronto is listed for, and why cottage country could once again see a boost in real estate activity. Plus, some Americans are being with a new annual real estate tax in Canada.

  • Watch out for real estate scammers

    11/02/2023 Duration: 45min

    In this episode of the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition, Rob and Phil Golfi share their opinion on the local housing market. Phil recalls a tense situation involving a vacant home in St. Catharines. We also get into fraud cases involving a home and rental units.

  • Canada's housing squeeze could get worse

    04/02/2023 Duration: 44min

    Phil Golfi from RE/MAX The Golfi Team discusses the impact higher immigration targets in Canada could have on the future housing supply. Also: A homebuilder has to pay a hefty fine for violating new provincial rules. More and more Canadians are using the equity in their homes. Tips for would-be Snowbirds. And a Seattle couple has found cruise life more affordable than living in their home.

  • Hamilton council sets new policy for short-term rentals

    28/01/2023 Duration: 45min

    In this edition of the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition, Phil Golfi from RE/MAX the Golfi Team and Brian Hogben from Mission 35 Mortgages offer their thoughts on Hamilton council's new policy for short-term rental properties. Phil and Brian also reflect on the Bank of Canada's eighth consecutive interest rate hike announcement and what impact it will have. Learn how organized crime has contributed to real estate fraud, and what happens if you find a large amount of money in a house that you have purchased?

  • Hamilton home sales stumble out of the gate in 2023

    21/01/2023 Duration: 42min

    Rob Golfi of RE/MAX The Golfi Team shares home sales stats from the first 18 days of 2023 and the downward trend is continuing. Rob also shares information on the local luxury home market and he reacts to the latest housing market forecast from the Canadian Real Estate Association. Plus, learn what happens to your home if you file for bankruptcy and what happens if your parent dies and leaves you their home. Also, should you get mortgage protection insurance? And tips for people who are looking to purchase a historic home.

  • Vacant home creates tense moments for local realtor

    14/01/2023 Duration: 45min

    In this episode of the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition, we hear from Rob Golfi and his son Philip, who recalls a tense situation involving a vacant home in St. Catharines. Find out why Phil had to call the police. Rob and Phil share their opinion on the local housing market and they discuss a couple of fraud cases involving a home and rental units. Plus, many people are leaving Canada's biggest cites and commercial vacancy rates are soaring.

  • Should Ontario homebuyers have a 'cooling off' period?

    07/01/2023 Duration: 45min

    Rob Golfi of RE/MAX The Golfi Team shares the 2022 real estate statistics in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara. Learn Rob's take on the potential for a 'cooling off' period for Ontario homebuyers. There are new rules that house flippers will want to know about, and remembering the Hamilton City Centre.

  • New rules for house flippers

    31/12/2022 Duration: 45min

    Rob Golfi from RE/MAX Escarpment Realty, the Golfi Team, talks about what is happening in the real estate sector in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara. Rob also provides his view on the great debate many would-be homeowners have, to rent or to own? Also, learn about new rules for house flippers and the status of the luxury home market.

  • New home construction horror story

    24/12/2022 Duration: 45min

    Rob Golfi of RE/MAX The Golfi Team discusses how the December 2022 housing market compares to last year at this time. Learn how big of a penalty a real estate investor in B.C. has to pay after pulling out of a deal. A new report shows the Hamilton-Burlington real estate market is back to being a 'balanced' one. Some buyers of homes that are currently under construction are feeling the pinch. We also look at issues that may impact the sale of your home in 2023.

  • 'Ghosting' is on the rise in real estate

    17/12/2022 Duration: 44min

    Rob Golfi from RE/MAX The Golfi Team talks about the increasing number of inexperienced realtors who are not bothering to show up for important benchmarks in the home buying-selling process. Rob gives his takes on the local housing market and how a recession may impact the industry. And learn how Millennials are driving the luxury home market.

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