Whether purchasing or selling, the best place to start browsing for Burlington Ontario real estate is on the internet. Before real estate companies started marketing on the internet, it used to be necessary to drive around many neighborhoods for several hours scouting for 'Home for Sale' signs. If a family was considering moving to a different part of the country, there might be child care to organize, travel arrangements to take care of and accommodation to pay for. This can be a tiresome and uncomfortable consideration for families with small children, who can become bored and short-tempered under these circumstances. Doing preliminary research over the internet saves time, money and sanity.

It is easy to narrow down a property search to those homes with the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms as well as those in the right price range. Exterior and interior pictures make possible for potential buyers to view them online and pick out those they would like to look at in person. Aerial photographs and maps are also often available.

Buying a new home is more elaborate than bedrooms and bathrooms. For many, the local school system is a significant aspect in making a decision. Burlington has 28 public elementary schools, seven high schools, two universities and a dental health college. There are also a number of religious and secular private schools for children of all ages. Getting around easily is also an essential consideration when moving to a new area. Burlington is served by 3 commuter train stations. A total of 4 major highways keep traffic moving through and outside town.

Temperatures reach an average of 30 degrees Celcius (deg F) in the summer time. Average winter temperatures in January and February range between -6 and -8 deg Celcius. Annual precipitation is approximately thirty-five inches. Nearby Lake Ontario helps to keep the temps in the moderate range. Winters are cold and dry, while the summer months are humid and warm. The Niagara Escarpment also helps to shelter the area from the elements.

An additional thing to consider when buying Burlington Ontario real estate is the local economy. The Golden Horseshoe, the largest industrial and commercial market in Canada, encompasses the city. The environment is greatly diversified, making it independent from any specific industrial or commercial sector. Some of the major local industries are the pharmaceutical sector, electronics and food preparation and processing. The major employers in the public sector are the local hospital and education systems.