Brampton has one of the hottest housing
markets in the GTA, and it’s easy to see why. There are numerous advantages to
living in Brampton, but it also has some of the most affordable housing prices
in the region.
During the first month of 2017, there were
476 new real estate listings for the Brampton area. And, due to high demand,
the median amount of time a house stayed on the market during that month was
just 18 days! The most recent statistics show that the average price for a home
in Brampton is $651,788.
So if you are planning to buy a home in
Brampton, you’re making a great decision for both your financial future and
your lifestyle. However, be prepared to find a competitive market situation. In
this type of market, your best friend can be a knowledgeable and experienced
real estate broker.
Why Live in Brampton?
Brampton is close to Toronto, Canada’s
largest city, with a world-class arts scene, the country’s major financial
district, and an international airport. But Brampton has a vibrant city life of
its own. From the elegant Rose Theatre in the heart of downtown to the
astounding 4,000 acres of public parks that dot the area, Brampton has much to
offer. The "Flower Town” has a diverse population of more than half a million
residents, and it’s growing larger every day.
A notable
feature of Brampton is the fact that it has strong neighbourhoods. Although
ranked by size as Canada’s ninth-largest city, each Brampton neighbourhood has
a unique character that gives any given part of the city a "small town” friendliness.Explore neighbourhoods that fit with your family’s lifestyle.
You may want a
newer home in a neighbourhood filled with young families, for example, like Fletcher's Meadow, or you may prefer a downtown neighbourhood
featuring beautiful Victorian-style architecture. Perhaps you’d like to live in
an area featuring luxury homes and proximity to a top-notch golf course (Vales
of Castlemore,) or in a neighbourhood like Bramalea South, with handy access to
GO Transit as well as walking trails, French immersion schools and rec centres.
Springdale is a multicultural neighbourhood with easy access to mosques,
churches, and temples, while Heart Lake is a neighbourhood that opens out into
nature with options for hiking, biking, boating, and fishing.
Real Estate Professionals
One of the
best decisions you will make is finding the right person to guide you through
the home buying process. Brampton boasts a number of knowledgeable, experienced
real estate brokers who can partner with you to ensure that your home buying
journey is smooth and enjoyable. Look for a REALTOR® whom
you trust, and with whom you can build a strong relationship. Communication
skills, familiarity with the city, and reliability are key to a broker’s
effectiveness. Look at websites to see which Brampton real estate professionals
appear to be a good match for you. Interview prospective brokers, and don’t be
afraid to ask for a reference from a recent client. In addition, check to be
sure that your broker is registered with RECO (the Real Estate
Council of Ontario,) the association that oversees
real estate professionals.
Contact a
broker today, and learn more about living in a great neighbourhood in Brampton.
Your dream house is waiting for you!