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The end of January has arrived with heavy snowfall and extended cold, a familiar pattern for those of us living along Lake Erie and throughout Fort Erie and the Niagara Region. Lake-effect snow, shifting winds, and colder temperatures are part of winter life here, especially in waterfront and lakeside communities.
What’s notable this year is that, despite the weather, the local real estate market has shown a small but clear burst of activity. Showings are still happening with properties that are priced appropriately, buyers are still watching closely, and listings continue to attract interest but it is a price sensitive market where overpriced listings will sit. In a lakefront community like Fort Erie, winter conditions are something residents expect and adapt to—plowed roads, winterized homes, and a rhythm that doesn’t stop when the snow arrives.
Living near the lake in winter offers its own experience: quiet streets, frozen shorelines, dramatic views, and a slower pace that many homeowners value. From Crystal Beach to Ridgeway and along the Niagara waterfront, winter is simply part of the lifestyle—and so is moving through the market with it.
