The news on the home front continues to get better each month. Just last week the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported that the resale market in this area saw an incredible 20% increase in September over the same month last year. When you consider that the first nine months of 2009 were down 2.6%, I believe such a significant jump in this last quarter is an encouraging sign that the market is well on its way to rebounding.
According to Bruce King, RAHB president, the past three months witnessed the most sales during that period since 2005. “The September numbers continued the positive trend set in July, with sales and average price up, year over year. It also marked the most properties sold in the month of September ever,” King said. He further points out that the average price of freehold residential properties sold in September increased by 6% over September last year. In the condominium market, he said, the average price increased by 7.8%. “As interest rates stay low and the economy begins to recover, I expect we will see continued stability in local property ownership, both as a lifestyle choice and as a solid investment,” he says, adding that the real estate market in this area is one of the healthiest in the country.
As the market heats up, it is critical to work with a Broker who has a proven and creative approach to marketing real estate to ensure you receive the best price for your home. With The Dan Cooper Team, you are working with a group that has developed innovative and carefully selected methods of showcasing your home for optimum exposure. These methods involve selecting the prime advertising spots in a variety of publications and using the internet more creatively than any other Broker. For example, my newly redeveloped DanCooper.com website is bringing properties to life through a video-based platform. I’m proud to be one of the first to tap into this exciting form of marketing to provide you with a competitive edge when selling your home.
Besides superior exposure for your home, there are a host of other benefits when dealing with The Dan Cooper Team, such as complimentary home staging consultation; instant access to our team of lawyers, home inspectors, mortgage brokers, appraisers and contractors; ongoing updates and progress reports as part of our in-depth communications; and being served by a team of multi-disciplined professionals with more than 40 years of combined experience. Coupled with my own 20 plus years in the Oakville market, the choice is clear – Dan Cooper of Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage. Whether buying or selling, The Dan Cooper Team is ready to assist you.
Dan Cooper is an award winning Broker with Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage. He can be reached at 905.338.3737, direct line at 905.849.3303 or through his website. Be sure to catch the Dan Cooper Real Estate Education Series on DailyWebTV.com. For a free copy of his Guide to Oakville Real Estate or his booklet How To Sell Your House For Top Dollar, please call The Dan Cooper Team.