Having a hard time finding a first home that’s right for you, your lifestyle, and your wallet? Well, here’s a tip – think about condominiums, or condos for short. They’re sometimes smaller than single-family homes, but that’s exactly why they can be easier on your budget. So, if you’re comfortable with a smaller space and want to buy your first home this year, adding condos to your search might be easier on your wallet. Besides giving you more options for your home search and maybe fitting your budget better, living in a condo has a bunch of other perks, too.  From community living to walkable urban areas, condos are great…

As we're getting close to 2024, Niagara is still proving to be a great place to buy, sell and invest in Real Estate. "Niagara housing prices are holding strong with a slight decrease in price of less than 1% month over month and year over year. We also see an increase in sales and new listings year over year,” reports Niagara Association of REALTORS® President, Amy Layton. “This is a good sign which continues to show Niagara remains an attractive place to buy a home. A higher average days on market of 45.5 days from 37 days in October 2023 shows people…

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely to feel a little frustrated. Not to mention, you’re also probably wondering what went wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next. Did You Limit Access to Your House? One of the biggest mistakes you can make when selling your house is restricting the days and times when potential buyers can tour it. Being flexible with your schedule is important when you’re selling your house, even though it might feel a bit stressful to drop everything and leave when buyers want to see it (especially at mealtimes). After…

While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still quite low. To set yourself up to take advantage of this market, you need to rely on an agent. Only an agent has the expertise needed to find the right asking price for your house. Here’s what’s at stake if that price isn’t accurate for today’s market value. The price you set for your house sends a message to potential buyers. Price it too low and…

If you’re looking to 𝗕𝗨𝗬 a home:⁣ ⁣ 🌟Don’t wait to get paperwork ready. 🌟Do everything you can NOW (gather down payment funds, get pre-approved, have your home ready to sell) so when you find your dream home you can move, and move fast!⁣ 🌟Don’t make a clunky offer. Make a clean offer with as few contingencies and concessions as possible.⁣ 🌟Don’t let your emotions run awry. 🌟Trust your Realtor. ⁣I've been in this industry long enough to know and understand the market. Let me guide you and help you make the best offer to win a home. ⁣ 👉Ready to Sell? Ready to Buy? I'm ready for you! ☺️ Send…

The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Year over Year - January 2023 vs January 2022 As expected for January 2023, we are seeing less sales and more homes going up for sale compared to January 2022, which was a highly frenzied seller's market, as we all recall. We are definitely seeing a more balanced Real Estate Market. New listings in the Niagara Region were 771 in January 2023 vs 529 in January 2022, which is a increase of 45.7% Residential home sales in Niagara totaled 302 homes in January 2023 compared to 454 in January 2022, which is a decrease of…

When it comes to buying a house, conventional wisdom would have us believe spring and summer are the prime purchasing months. The sun is shining, gardens are in bloom and “For Sale” signs start to pop up on front lawns… but perhaps we’re missing out on the best season of them all. Bargain Buys When the temperature drops, so too do listing prices, making it the perfect time to snag a real estate deal. People are less enthused about packing up all their worldly possessions in subzero temperatures. With fewer offers coming in, wintertime sellers are more willing to reduce listing prices to try…

Know the Local Market when You Sell “The most common way people give up their power is thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker “If you’re working on something you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” Steve Jobs Are you thinking of selling your home this year? If so, you might be paying close attention to housing market news covered by the regional and national media. While that news can be helpful information, it can sometimes say little about what’s happening in your particular neighbourhood. In fact, it’s possible for there to be a balanced market nationally…

So, you’ve decided to sell your home. You’re excited for all the new possibilities! I know you want to get top dollar but, how are we going to make that happen? Here’s a 30-day plan of action:   Day 1: Change Light Bulbs and Update Light Fixtures It’s easy to forget about all the bulbs that have burned out over the years, but you want your home to be as bright as possible. Lighting makes an incredible difference in how a home looks to potential Buyers. If you have dated light fixtures (it’s OK, a lot of us do), take a quick trip…

Thank You for all the support I’ve received from everyone that made this another memorable year.  To my awesome colleagues, photographers, videographers and stagers!! It takes teamwork to make the magic happen. I’m grateful for all of you and the opportunities that came my way. As we look forward to 2023, I’m excited for all the possibilities and opportunities to help many new families buy and sell homes and build more lasting relationships.  Thanks again for all your support! All the best to all of you in 2023.      

The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Month to Month, October 2022 vs September 2022 Month over Month, Niagara real estate has shown a small decrease in the benchmark price. The number of unit sales is slightly higher when compared to last month. This may be an indication of a trend towards stable pricing and sales in Niagara. Check out the monthly stats below: New listings in the Niagara Region were 1038 in October 2022 vs 1177 in September 2022, which is a decrease of 11.8% Residential home sales totaled 410 in October 2022 compared to 399 in September 2022, which is…

7 Reasons To Sell Your Home In Fall And Winter     After a Spring/Summer as unprecedented as this year, a lot of sellers held off listing their homes, and now that winter is around the corner they are asking: is it worth it to list now or should we wait until spring? While we can try to forecast future markets, one thing we know for sure is that the market is still strong – properties are still selling. This Spring/Summer left many people wanting as there were fewer listing available. There are a number of reasons why I recommend to clients that they list their homes…

The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Month to Month, September 2022 vs August 2022 Our market in Niagara continues to soften. Although inventory is up, sales have slowed resulting in a continued reduction in overall average prices. It shows our average sale price is comparable to where we were a year ago. Check out the monthly stats below. New listings in the Niagara Region were 1177 in September 2022 vs 1095 in August 2022, which is a increase of 7.5% Residential home sales totaled 399 in September 2022 compared to 457 in August 2022, which is a decrease of 12.7%. The…

If you are retiring, you need to think about lifestyle changes you're going to make since you're no longer tied to a job. For many people, downsizing to a smaller -- and typically cheaper -- home is one smart lifestyle change worth making. Here are four big benefits that could make a move worthwhile: 1. Cash in your equity to bulk up your nest egg For many people, their home is their most valuable asset. If you've paid off all or most of your mortgage and/or if your home has gone up in value since you bought it, you might have tens of thousands (or…

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Typically, it’s easy to make your house look attractive when flowers are blooming, the sun is shining or the leaves are changing colour. But how do you make your property look great during the cold months? We asked the RE/MAX Influencers—a panel consisting of RE/MAX Sales Associates from throughout Canada—for their top Winter Curb Appeal Tips. Below are their top responses. 1 – Sweep the Leaves, Shovel the Snow A driveway with a thick layer of snow is much less inviting than a clear pathway leading to the front door of a home. Sweeping leaves and shovelling snow is incredibly important to make your…

The Niagara Market Report October 2021 vs October 2020 Residential home sales in Niagara totaled 774 homes in October 2021 compared to 896 in October 2020, which is a decrease of 13.6% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $679,400 in October 2021 compared to $508,800 in October 2020, which is an increase of 33.5%. The Niagara Market Report October 2021 vs September 2021 Residential home sales totaled 774 in October 2021 compared to 707 in September 2021, which is a increase of 9.5%. The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $679,400 October 2021, compared to $657,400 in September 2021, which is an…