Home buying can get a little weird, right? You're making the biggest financial decision of your life and sometimes, you have to make it within the 30-minute window of a showing or open house. That's why when I accompany my clients to showings, I encourage you to spend time getting to know the property and deciding if it checks enough of your boxes, while I focus on making sure we ask the following questions: 1) Why is the homeowner selling? 2) How long has the property been on the market? 3) Are there any other offers on the property? 4) When does the seller…

The Niagara Real Estate Market Report month to month, April 2022 vs March 2022 New listings in the Niagara Region were 1382 in April 2022 vs 1293 in March 2022, which is a increase of 6.9% Residential home sales totaled 707 in April 2022 compared to 830 in March 2022, which is a Decrease of 14.8%. ️ The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $814,600 In April 2022, compared to $825,300 in March 2022, which is an decrease of 1.3%. ️ The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Year over Year- April 2022 vs April 2021 New listings in the Niagara Region were 1382 in April…

It’s important we take a step back and understand what inflation is and how it can impact our daily lives.

You’re selling your home! It won’t be long before you’re selling the house keys for a sweet pile of money to fund your next great adventure. But real estate is one of the most expensive items you’ll ever sell. Messing it up will make you anxious, and it’ll drop a bomb on your other financial goals. These days homeowners make it seem unbelievable because they are making some prevalent home selling mistakes. By skipping home selling mistakes, a home seller improves the chances that their home selling experience is relatively stress-free and, most importantly, successful.  

️The Niagara Market Report March 2022 vs March 2021 Residential home sales in Niagara totaled 830 homes in March 2022 compared to1064 in March 2021, which is a decrease of 22% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $825,300 in March 2022 compared to $624,700 in March 2021, which is an increase of 32.1% ️The Niagara Market Report month to month, March 2022 vs February 2022 Residential home sales totaled 830 in March 2022 compared to 630 in February 2022, which is a Increase of 31.7%. The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $825,300 In March 2022, compared to $798,100…

The Province has increased and expanded its Non-Resident Speculation Tax in an effort to cool the heated Ontario real estate market.

There is a lot that one can do when they are thinking about redoing their home or working on changes to their house. Real estate has been an interesting vertical to work in during the pandemic because many changes were taking place and everyone had to work on keeping up with those changes if they wanted to get through.

Buying your first home can feel daunting, especially with the recent dramatic rise in home prices. It’s one of, if not the biggest purchase, that you’ll ever make. Before you start calculating how much you need for a down payment or shopping around for mortgages, you’ll want to make sure you have a few bases covered. Staying on top of the basics can help you stay in control of your money and set you up to achieve long-term goals. As an expert in the field, Tracy Phelan, Broker RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc, has written down a beginner’s guide to buying a house. This will help you break down the important factors you should consider when buying a house. 

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Check out how the Niagara real estate market compares to one year ago! The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Year vs Year, January 2021 vs January 2022 Residential home sales totaled 504 in January 2021 compared to 454 in January 2022, which is a Decrease of 9.9%. The Number of new listings reported was 616 in January 2021 compared to 529 in January 2022 which is a decrease of inventory by 14.1% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $561,200 In January 2021, compared to $748,800 in January 2022, which is an increase of 33.4%. Niagara housing market expected to remain…

Thank you all for your support in 2021! I would not be here without your ongoing trust in my services and your referrals from your friends and families for over 30 years.

Understanding marketing, negotiating, relationships and most importantly my clients has helped me climb to the top 5% realtors in Niagara. As we enter into 2022 I have made it my mission to help as many homebuyers, sellers and investors have the best experience while making one of the biggest and smartest decisions of their lives.

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 Real Estate Market Report month to month, December 2021 vs November 2021 Residential home sales totaled 473 in December 2021 compared to 669 in November 2021, which is a Decrease of 29.3%. The Number of new listings reported was 403 in December 2021 compared to 751 in November 2021 which is a decrease of inventory by 46.3% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $720,200 In December 2021, compared to $679,400 in November 2021, which is an increase of 6%. Niagara housing market expected to remain hot in 2022!! If you have any questions regarding the market or looking…

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To spread some holiday cheer and have some fun, we’re going “Around the World in Niagara” to bring you 12 days of international culinary adventures and remind us of all the great restaurants we have right here at home!

The Niagara Market Report November 2021 vs November 2020 Residential home sales in Niagara totalled 669 homes in November 2021 compared to 699 in November 2020, which is a decrease of 4.3% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $701,700 in November 2021 compared to $519,300 in November 2020, which is an increase of 35.1% The Niagara Market Report month to month, November 2021 vs October 2021 Residential home sales totaled 669 in November 2021 compared to 774 in October 2021, which is a Decrease of 13.6%. The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $701,700 In November 2021, compared to $679,400 in October…

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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…