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My goal as your realtor and a licensed broker is specializing in marketing homes for sale in Fort Erie, Ridgeway, and Crystal Beach. As well as selling homes throughout the Niagara Region, much of my experience is dedicated to assisting people with purchasing townhomes, condos, new construction homes, as well as resale homes, when moving to Niagara. Whether you are buying or selling near me in Niagara, my knowledge of the MLS inventory and my overall knowledge of the marketplace, along with my 18+ years of experience, are here to make your real estate experience a positive one. My team and I are here to provide excellent customer service, and professionalism, and be the best realtor for you and your family from start to finish with your relocation.

Barbara Scarlett
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CENTURY 21 Heritage House Ltd. Brokerage
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Big Change in Canada’s Federal Budget 🇨🇦 (Good News for U.S. Property Owners)

Big Change in Canada’s Federal Budget 🇨🇦 (Good News for U.S. Property Owners)Just a quick update from this week’s Federal Budget here in Canada: The government has officially removed the 1% Underused Housing Tax starting in 2025 and onward. This tax previously applied to many non-resident owners — including Americans with property in Canada. If you or someone […]
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Bill 60: What Investors Should Pay Attention To

Bill 60: What Investors Should Pay Attention ToOntario’s Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (2025), introduces several changes to landlord-tenant processes. These include: • Unpaid rent notices shortened to 7 days (from 15) • Personal-use evictions now require 120 days’ notice, with compensation no longer mandatory • Appeal windows reduced to 15 days • Adjustments to fixed-term lease renewals […]
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CMHC Data: Niagara Rental Market Shifting

CMHC Data: Niagara Rental Market ShiftingThe CMHC Symposium charts show an interesting shift in Niagara’s rental landscape. Page 7 indicates that advertised rents in St. Catharines–Niagara fell by 4.9% year-over-year, reflecting cooling rental demand. One major contributor is increased supply. Page 8 shows 16 purpose-built rental units per 10,000 population currently under construction in the region—significantly more than […]
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Do you ever just look in your fridge and let the ingredients decide the meal? 🍽️

Do you ever just look in your fridge and let the ingredients decide the meal? 🍽️ Do you ever just look in your fridge and let the ingredients decide the meal? 🍽️ Last week, I had boneless chicken breasts to use up, some green beans, kale… and a memory of the Chicken Cordon Bleu my […]
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⭐ Two-Week Real Estate Wrap-Up

⭐ Two-Week Real Estate Wrap-Up A busy and productive couple of weeks across Fort Erie and Niagara.Here’s what’s been happening lately: 🔑 Firm Deals – Congratulations! 466 Belleaire Blvd (Seller & Buyer)18 Court St70 Dodds Court So happy for everyone involved — thank you for the trust. 🏁 Closed Deals 75 Ventura Dr #5116 Meadowbrook […]
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What Buyers Should Know About POTL Properties

What Buyers Should Know About POTL PropertiesPOTL (Parcel of Tied Land) properties blend freehold ownership with shared access to common elements such as private roads or shared utilities. According to the Condo Reference Guide, POTL properties can be identified by terms like “CECC,” “undivided interest in common elements,” or “POTL.” Although owners hold the freehold land, they also […]
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