Craig Real Estate

06/10/2026

Check out this great townhome ! Minutes to highways, shopping, airport!

06/10/2026

"How much do I actually need saved, beyond the down payment?"

Great question, and one a lot of first-time buyers miss. Budget for closing costs: land transfer tax, legal fees, title insurance, and a home inspection. A good rule of thumb is 1.5 to 4% of the purchase price on top of your down payment.

Knowing this number up front means no surprises the week before closing. Ask me and I'll run your specific numbers.

06/08/2026

If you're self-employed and worried a bank will take one look and say no, talk to Steph Nash before you talk yourself out of it.

Steph is a mortgage agent I trust with my own clients. She's personable, genuinely knowledgeable, and a solution finder, exactly who you want when your income story is a little more complicated than a T4.

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06/05/2026

Your dream home isn't a fantasy — it's a plan.

First place or next chapter, getting there comes down to the same things: knowing your real numbers, watching the right neighbourhoods, and having someone who spots the one that fits before it's gone.

Tell me what you're picturing — area, budget, the must-haves — and let's start making it happen. DM me anytime.

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Why work with me? Fair question — you've got plenty of agents to choose from.

Here's my honest pitch: I focus on first-time buyers and downsizers, I move at your pace, and I explain every step in plain language so nothing feels over your head. No pressure, no jargon, no rushing you through the biggest decision of your life.

If that's the kind of person you'd want in your corner, let's grab a coffee and talk. 😊

06/03/2026

A big congratulations to this beautiful family on the sale of their home and the exciting move toward their forever home! 🏡

It has been such a joy to be part of their real estate journey and to help them move into this exciting next chapter. I’m so happy for you ❤️

06/03/2026

Sound of Music Festival is back in Burlington this month, and the waterfront turns into the best free seat in the city.

This is the stuff people forget to factor in when they're house hunting: you're not just buying a home, you're buying a weekend. Festivals down the street, the lake a walk away, patios within reach.

When we look at neighbourhoods together, I think about how you'll actually live there, not just the square footage.

05/31/2026

Three things buyers miss when writing offers — and any one of them can cost you the house:

Deposit size. A bigger deposit signals seriousness harder than a higher price with a small deposit. Sellers read deposits as how committed you are.

Closing date. A flexible closing — or matching the seller's preferred date — can be worth $10K–$20K of price. I've seen offers win on this alone.

Condition length. 7 days versus 10 can be the difference between accepted and ignored. Talk to your mortgage broker before you write — know exactly how fast you can clear financing.

The price on your offer isn't the only number sellers are reading. Save this for when you're ready to write one.

05/29/2026

Quick ask. Who do you know in Burlington, Oakville, or Milton who's been quietly thinking about downsizing?

Empty bedrooms, stairs that aren't getting easier, a yard that's become a chore, or just a home that hasn't fit the life they're actually living for a few years now. The conversation usually starts a year or two before the move — and the sooner the right groundwork happens (timing the sale, finding the right next place, navigating the family dynamics), the smoother the actual move ends up being.

If someone you know is in that "we've been talking about it" phase — send them my way, or send me their name. No pressure pitch, just a real conversation about what their options actually look like.

📞 Andrée Craig | 289-795-1861 🌐 craigrealestate.ca