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Have you ever shared a place you love…
Have you ever shared a place you love… and then watched other people fall in love with it too? 🍽️
Tonight, we just finished dinner at @citythairestaurantforterie —
a place Alex and I still come back to again and again.
It was actually one of the very first restaurant videos
I ever shared on YouTube years ago.
They were so gracious then,
and we’ve been regulars ever since.
What always makes me smile is when people say,
“I tried City Thai because of your video.”
One time, I was in Social Graces
and someone stopped me and said,
“You look familiar — I saw your City Thai video.
It’s my favourite restaurant now.”
That never gets old.
We wrapped up dinner tonight
thinking about how special it is
to support local places that quietly become part of your routine.
Have you been to City Thai,
or do you have a local favourite you always recommend?
👇 I’d love to hear.
#forterielife #forterie #forterieeats #forterieliving #niagararegion
#niagaraeats #supportlocalniagara #balancedliving #lifeinbalance
#joyinthejourney #simplejoys #foodiefriday #localrestaurantsniagara
#realestatelifestyle #lakeerielife
🎅🎶 Santa baby… here’s what’s new and improved this week. 🏡✨
🎅🎶 Santa baby… here’s what’s new and improved this week. 🏡✨
Price improved / Price improvements 🎁
📍 12679 Niagara Parkway
• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• approx. 4,630 sq. ft.
• 1.46-acre riverfront lot
• triple-car garage
📍 665 Grandview
• raised bungalow
• 3+2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• approx. 1,250 sq. ft. above grade + finished basement
• attached double garage
📍 544 Rosehill
• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• private country lot
• located on the outskirts of town
• steps from the friendship trail and lake
Featured listings ✨
📍 15 Malkin ave
• bungalow
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• attached garage
• mature lot close to lake erie and friendship trail
📍 662 Lakeshore rd
• bungalow
• 2 bedrooms + office, 1 bathroom
• steps to lake erie with partial lake views
• fenced, landscaped yard
📍 394 Hummel cres
• modern bungalow
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• open-concept layout
• attached double garage
📍 3822 Dominion rd (2nd floor)
• 2-bedroom apartment
• private entrance
• in-suite laundry
• downtown ridgeway location
New listings / Rentals ✨
🏠 439 Viking st (lower) — $1,500 (all inclusive)
• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• full kitchen + in-suite laundry
• carpet-free flooring
🏠 43 Jarvis st #202 — $1,900
• 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• quartz kitchen + centre island
• parking included
🏠 3816 Dominion rd — $2,200 (available feb 1, 2026)
• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• detached garage
• private driveway
Commercial Rentals 🏬
📍 44 Jarvis st — $1,500/mo
• 1,122 sq. ft. retail
• freestanding building
📍 1233 Garrison rd — $3,300/mo
• 1,200 sq. ft. retail
• high-traffic location
📍 3551 Garrison rd — $8,000/mo
• 2,485 sq. ft. commercial
• former restaurant
Send me a message for details or to book a showing. 📩
#forterie #ridgeway #crystalbeach #niagarafalls #niagararealestate #forterierealestate #niagararentals #forterierentals #commerciallease #niagaracommercial #commercialrealestate #priceimprovement #newlisting #homesforsale #homesforrent #friendshiptrail #santababy
Seven sleeps until Christmas…🎄🥂
Seven sleeps until Christmas…🎄🥂
Week three of the Christmas cocktail series brings a Grinch mimosa.
This drink uses blue curaçao, prosecco, and orange juice, finished with a simple garnish and a coconut rim. It’s quick to assemble and works well for holiday mornings or casual gatherings.
Here is a mocktail version: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2eRRr1VIUnI
Another easy option to enjoy at home during the season.
Happy thirsty thursday.
#thirstythursday #christmascocktails #grinchmimosa #holidaydrinks #niagaraliving #forterierealtor #scarlettrealestategroup #holidayhosting
Is there something you do every single day that just… steadies you?
Is there something you do every single day that just… steadies you?
And when you skip it, the whole day feels off?
I have a little ritual that starts before the sun comes up.
It’s quiet, slow, still.
A soft light.
A bit of reading.
Some scrolling.
And a look at what’s ahead.
It helps me connect the dots — for myself, for my team, for the day.
I’ve learned I need this space.
It doesn’t have to be long… but it has to be mine.
Yesterday I had a showing with someone in their 70s.
They didn’t need the property — but they wanted it.
They told me that when they’re out of routine,
they just don’t feel like themselves.
That stuck with me.
Because routine isn’t just about structure —
it’s about stability.
It’s what brings purpose to our lives. It’s what gets us out of bed every day.
It keeps us moving forward and no matter what age you are.
You always need this. You need your purpose to stay healthy.
💬 Do you have something — big or small — that you do every day to stay centered?
Morning or night, I’d love to know what keeps you grounded.
#GodMoment #DailyRituals #RootedRoutine #RealEstateWithHeart #FortErieRealtor #NiagaraRealEstate #WomenInRealEstate #StillnessBeforeTheDay #WorkLifeRhythm #IntentionalLiving #SlowMornings #MindfulSuccess #DailyAnchor #RoutinesThatMatter #RealLifeRealEstate #GentleStructure
Niagara Real Estate Market Update – December 17, 2025
The Niagara real estate market continues to show varied activity across municipalities as of December 17, 2025. This market update summarizes current inventory levels, recent sales activity, average days on market, and pricing trends using the latest 7-day and 30-day data across the Niagara Region.
Niagara Region Overview
Across the Niagara Region, there are 2,619 active residential listings. Over the past 7 days, the region recorded 104 new listings and 68 firm sales. Over the past 30 days, a total of 370 properties sold. The average days on market (DOM) across the region is 49 days, and the average sale price is $617,052.
These figures highlight continued listing activity alongside moderate absorption, with conditions varying by local market.
Fort Erie Real Estate Market
In Fort Erie, there are currently 390 active listings. Over the last 7 days, 5 new listings were added, and 8 properties sold. Over the past 30 days, 40 homes sold. The average days on market in Fort Erie is 38 days, with an average sale price of $477,188.
Fort Erie remains one of the more affordable markets within the Niagara Region when comparing average sale prices.
Niagara Falls and St. Catharines
Niagara Falls reports 476 active listings, with 28 new listings and 11 sales in the past 7 days. Over the past 30 days, 58 homes sold, with an average DOM of 62 days and an average price of $489,900.
St. Catharines currently has 419 active listings. In the last 7 days, 25 new listings were added and 14 homes sold. Over the past 30 days, 96 properties sold, with an average DOM of 49 days and an average sale price of $678,643, the highest among the major Niagara municipalities.
Other Niagara Markets
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Port Colborne / Wainfleet:
193 active listings | 4 new | 5 sold (7 days)
20 sold (30 days) | 77 average DOM | $592,898 average price -
Welland:
340 active listings | 18 new | 17 sold (7 days)
59 sold (30 days) | 44 average DOM | $533,097 average price -
Lincoln:
125 active listings | 3 new | 1 sold (7 days)
17 sold (30 days) | 115 average DOM | $560,000 average price -
Thorold:
261 active listings | 8 new | 3 sold (7 days)
22 sold (30 days) | 37 average DOM | $565,000 average price -
Fonthill / Pelham recorded 91 active listings, with 1 new listing, no sales in the past 7 days, and 13 sales over 30 days.
Why Local Market Data Matters
The Niagara Region does not operate as a single market. Inventory levels, pricing, and days on market differ by municipality. Buyers and sellers benefit from reviewing location-specific data rather than relying on regional averages alone.
This December 2025 Niagara market update provides a current snapshot of activity to support informed real estate decisions.
Data source: Niagara MLS activity as of December 17, 2025.
🐾 Trying to move forward in the market… but worried you’ll miss the perfect home?
As our market continue flat and often time in a downward directions a challenge that agents face is this.
🐾 Trying to move forward in the market… but worried you’ll miss the perfect home?
And don’t worry — this isn’t about holding you back or telling you to wait forever.
Many sellers rush to write offers before their current home is sold.
They’re afraid someone else will buy the house they want.
But until your sale is firm, you can’t actually secure that home.
This creates stress, risk, and decisions based on guesswork.
Just like walking Blue slows the pace and clears the noise, sellers need that same step-by-step approach.
Sell first.
Once the sale is firm, the path is clear and you can move on the right home with confidence.
📲 DM me if you’re selling and buying — I’ll walk you through the numbers and timing.
#FortErieRealEstate #NiagaraRealEstate #SellersAndBuyers #RealEstateAdvice #SellFirstThenBuy #MarketClarity #KnowledgeBroker #BarbaraScarlett #C21HeritageHouse #FortErieHomes #NiagaraHomes #MoveWithConfidence
Do you ever start with one simple recipe and somehow end up baking half the afternoon away? 🍞✨
Do you ever start with one simple recipe and somehow end up baking half the afternoon away? 🍞✨
Last week, I was supposed to make a single banana bread
for a Christmas party.
That was the plan.
But somewhere between mixing bowls and oven timers,
it turned into a full baking frenzy.
Three banana loaves,
two lemon loaves,
two chocolate loaves,
and a pan of Rice Krispies squares.
Not planned… but so much fun.
Oh and i forgot to mention the 2 pistachio loafs i did…
At one point, I was standing there
waiting for oven space
with loaf pans lined up on the counter
and glaze cooling beside me —
and I had to laugh.
These are the afternoons I love most:
unplanned, cozy, creative,
and a little bit chaotic in the best way.
Do you bake like this —
one recipe turns into four?
👇 Tell me your favourite loaf to make this time of year.
#forterielife #forterie #niagararegion #homebaking
#balancedliving #lifeinbalance #simplejoys #joyinthejourney
#slowlivingmovement #foodiefriday #bakingday #holidaybaking
#cozyseason #reallifestyle #lakeerielife #homemadegoodness
Three commercial opportunities now available in Fort Erie…
Three commercial opportunities now available in Fort Erie… each offering strong exposure, immediate possession, and flexible zoning. Below is a quick breakdown of the key features for each property.
1767 Pettit rd – industrial | 28,447 sq. ft.
• 28,447 sq. ft. on 2.31 acres
• warehouse + mezzanine + office space + kitchen + washrooms
• 12.5’ x 14’ loading door + dock ramp
• 15 ft clear height
• paved parking on a corner lot
• full municipal services + natural gas heating/cooling
• zoning pi with broad industrial uses
• drawings + phase 1 environmental report available
• close to qew + u.s. border
1360 Commerce pkwy – industrial | 8,548 sq. ft.
• 8,548 sq. ft. on 1.225 acres
• warehouse + mezzanine + office space + kitchenette
• 12.5’ x 14’ loading door + dock ramp
• 17 ft clear height
• paved parking and strong visibility
• municipal services + natural gas heating/cooling
• zoning pi, wide industrial uses permitted
• drawings + phase 1 environmental report available
• minutes to qew + u.s. border
3551 Garrison rd – multi-use commercial + house included
• 2,485 sq. ft. renovated building
• two dining rooms (16×40 ft + 16×27 ft)
• large bar area for daily service + events
• updated kitchen with 20-ft hood system
• stainless finishes + 4 prep sinks
• five 2-pc washrooms
• quartz counters + vinyl plank flooring
• wheelchair accessible
• ample parking
• neighbouring house included for owner-operator or rental
• multi-use zoning c7 / c7-193 ec
If you’re expanding operations or adding to your investment portfolio, these locations offer practical space and strong connectivity throughout Niagara.
#forterie #forterierealestate #commercialrealestate #niagaraproperties #forterieinvestments #industrialrealestate #ridgewayontario #niagaraliving #scarlettrealestategroup
A simple Christmas cookie shot to celebrate the season…
A simple Christmas cookie shot to celebrate the season…
A sweet mix of vodka, irish cream, amaretto, and milk—easy to make and great for a holiday gathering.
Pulled out the small espresso glasses tucked away in the cupboard and used them for a dessert-style shot. A rim of icing and sprinkles adds a festive touch.
Cheers to the holidays and the simple moments at home…
Happy thirsty thursday.
#thirstythursday #holidaycocktails #christmasshot #niagaraliving #forterierealtor #scarlettrealestategroup #homefortheholidays #niagaralifestyle
I’ve been thinking about pace.
It’s December 10th… the snow is falling… and I’ve been thinking about pace.
Alex and I were looking at our calendar this week —
holiday plans, family time, a few gatherings.
He loves having things to look forward to.
I tend to lean toward quiet days in between.
And the other morning, walking with Blue in the fresh snow,
I was reminded how much I need these slower moments.
There have been years where the calendar was full —
and by Christmas, I felt more depleted than present.
Now, I try to notice when I need stillness…
to create space,
not just for rest,
but for reflection.
There’s no right way to do this season.
Some find energy in celebration.
Some find peace in quiet.
Both are good.
Both are enough.
💬 I’m curious — with the snow falling today,
are you craving connection or calm?
Tell me below — I’d love to hear.
#GodMoment #DecemberSnow #HolidayPace #PresenceOverPressure #RealEstateWithHeart #FortErieRealtor #NiagaraRealEstate #RootedLiving #WomenInRealEstate #GentleDecember #MindfulHolidays #SeasonOfStillness #QuietJoy #WorkLifeRhythm #WalkingWithBlue #SnowyMorningThoughts
