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🏡 Friday Wrap-Up | Fort Erie & Niagara Real Estate 🌷
🏡 Friday Wrap-Up | Fort Erie & Niagara Real Estate 🌷
Another active week across Fort Erie, Crystal Beach, and Niagara with new listings, commercial opportunities, leases, closings, and an Open House this Mother’s Day weekend 👇
✨ New Residential Listing
📍 544 Rosehill Road, Fort Erie
✔️ Raised bungalow on over half an acre
✔️ 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
✔️ Attached 2.5 car garage + detached garage + carport
✔️ Parking for 10 vehicles
✔️ Beautiful perennial gardens & sunroom
✔️ Just 2 blocks from Lake Erie & Friendship Trail
🌷 OPEN HOUSE
🗓️ Sunday, May 10
⏰ 12PM–2PM
Bring Mom and stop by for a tour this Mother’s Day weekend 💐
🌊 New Waterfront Condo Listing
📍 118 West Street #704, Port Colborne
💰 Offered at $625,000
✔️ 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
✔️ Waterfront views overlooking the Welland Canal & Lake Erie
✔️ 7th floor sunsets & marina views
✔️ Open concept living space
✔️ Stone counters & stainless steel appliances
✔️ Custom vinyl flooring & electric fireplace
✔️ Balcony overlooking the water
✔️ Exercise room, social room & bike storage
✔️ Walking distance to shops, restaurants & Sugarloaf Marina
🏢 New Commercial Lease Opportunities
📍 1233 Garrison Road
✔️ 1,200 sq ft retail/commercial unit
✔️ High traffic Crescent Park location
✔️ Busy plaza with strong visibility
📍 1241 Garrison Road
✔️ 600 sq ft commercial space
✔️ Flexible opportunity for small business or professional use
🏖️ New Residential Lease
📍 11 Beach Walk Crescent, Crystal Beach
💰 $2,800/month
✔️ Brand new Marz Home bungalow
✔️ 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
✔️ Spacious open-concept layout
✔️ Brand new kitchen appliances
✔️ Large primary suite with walk-in closet & ensuite
✔️ Main floor laundry with garage access
✔️ Backyard walkout from family room
✔️ Brand new blinds installed
✔️ Close to Crystal Beach waterfront lifestyle
🎉 Congratulations This Week
🏡 43 Jarvis Street #202
🏡 690 Bridge Street
🏡 4169 Niagara Parkway
🏡 Lot 11 Burwell Street
Congratulations to all of our buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants on their successful closings and new beginnings across Niagara Region 👏
Thinking about buying, selling, leasing, or investing?
📩 Reach out anytime.
#FortErie #Niagara
Mortgage Rates Stabilize as Buyers Reassess Affordability
Canada – Mortgage rates at the end of April show relative stability.
Current Rates
| Term | Insured | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Fixed | 4.34% | 4.79% |
| 5-Year Fixed | 4.49% | 4.84% |
| 5-Year Variable | 4.15% | 5.45% |
The Bank of Canada policy rate remains at 2.25%, with the prime rate at 4.45%.
Lenders continue to apply stress test rules, requiring qualification at 5.25% or contract rate + 2%.
Got sad lemons sitting on the counter? 🍋🍹
Got sad lemons sitting on the counter? 🍋🍹
Don’t throw them out… make this instead.
This week’s Thirsty Thursday might be one of my favourite cocktails yet —
a Meyer lemon creamsicle with a tequila twist.
Creamy
citrusy
refreshing
and dangerously good 😅
Made with:
🍋 Fresh lemon juice
🍊 Orange liqueur
🥃 Tequila
✨ Creamy goodness
And honestly?
It tastes like summer showed up early.
I started this cocktail just trying to use up some produce from Costco… and somehow ended up making one of the best drinks I’ve done in a long time.
If you love creamsicle flavours, citrus cocktails, or just want something different for the weekend… this is the one.
Cheers everybody 🍹☀️
#thirstythursday #cocktailrecipe #meyerlemon
#tequilacocktail #creamsiclecocktail #homecocktails
#forterielife #forterie #forterieliving #niagararegion
#weekendvibes #simplejoys #balancedliving
#lifeinbalance #realestatelifestyle
🏡 Mother’s Day Open House in Fort Erie | 544 Rosehill Road
As the weather finally begins to warm up across Niagara, Mother’s Day weekend feels like the perfect time to get out, enjoy the sunshine, and explore what Fort Erie has to offer. After a long winter and a slow start to spring, many buyers are starting to feel ready to move again — and open houses are becoming part of people’s weekend plans once more.
This Sunday, May 10 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, we’ll be hosting an open house at 📍544 Rosehill Road in Fort Erie.
This well-maintained home offers:
🛏️ 4 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📐 1,285 sq ft
From the moment you arrive, the property offers a welcoming feel with its spacious lot, long driveway, attached garage, and mature surroundings. The outdoor space is one of the first things buyers notice this time of year. As temperatures rise and people spend more time outside, homes with usable yard space, room for entertaining, and quiet outdoor settings tend to stand out.
Mother’s Day weekend is also an interesting time in real estate. For many families, it becomes an opportunity to slow down, spend time together, and start thinking about future plans. Sometimes that means taking a drive through different neighbourhoods, attending an open house, or simply seeing what is available in today’s market.
And this spring market continues to offer buyers more choice.
Inventory levels across Fort Erie and Niagara remain elevated compared to previous years, giving buyers more time and opportunity to compare homes and neighborhoods carefully. Open houses have become less rushed than they were during the peak market years, which allows visitors to truly walk through a property, ask questions, and picture how a home might work for their lifestyle.
544 Rosehill Road is the type of property that benefits from being seen in person. The layout, lot size, and overall setting are difficult to fully appreciate through photos alone. Whether you are actively searching for your next home or simply curious about the Fort Erie market, this is a great opportunity to explore a property while enjoying a spring weekend in the community.
Fort Erie continues to attract attention from buyers looking for more space, quieter surroundings, and access to both waterfront lifestyle and larger surrounding markets. As the weather improves, many people are rediscovering the appeal of the area — from its parks and trails to its established neighbourhoods and slower pace.
If you’re out enjoying Mother’s Day weekend, consider stopping by and taking a look.
📍 544 Rosehill Road, Fort Erie
🗓️ Sunday, May 10
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
We look forward to welcoming you!
Seller Strategy in Focus as Market Shifts
Niagara Region, ON – A recent case study highlights the risks of delaying decisions in a changing market.
A Niagara seller declined an early offer aligned with market value. Over the following months, market conditions softened, resulting in price reductions and fewer showings.
Key takeaway:
Early offers in a slower market often reflect peak demand.
Real estate professionals note that pricing correctly and responding to early interest remains critical in current conditions.
Yesterday looked like an ordinary day… until I realized how much was actually moving forward.
Yesterday looked like an ordinary day… until I realized how much was actually moving forward.
I just showed up.
Moved through my schedule.
A few meetings.
A couple of tougher conversations.
Put up some signage…
and hung two sold signs.
Nothing flashy.
But as the day went on,
the confirmations started coming in.
A text — we closed.
A call from a lawyer — that one’s done too.
A message from a buyer — we got the keys.
And it hit me…
these are the moments that don’t always get seen.
The quiet wins.
The ones built on consistency.
On systems.
On doing the work — even when it feels routine.
And the truth is… it’s not just me.
There’s a small group behind me
keeping everything moving.
Supporting clients.
Holding the details together.
You might not see them —
but I feel them every single day.
And I’m grateful.
Because real estate isn’t just about big moments…
it’s about all the small ones that lead up to them.
💬 What’s a quiet win you had this week that no one else saw?
#GodMoment #QuietWins #RealEstateWithHeart #FortErieRealtor #NiagaraRealEstate #TeamMatters #WomenInRealEstate #ConsistencyCounts #BehindTheScenes #RealLifeRealEstate #ClientWins #SystemsMatter #GratitudeInBusiness #SmallMomentsBigImpact #KeepShowingUp
Fort Erie Market Records Sales Growth Despite Price Softening
Fort Erie, ON – While prices declined year-over-year, Fort Erie recorded a 4.6% increase in sales activity, signaling continued buyer interest.
Fort Erie Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sales (2026) | 594 |
| Sales (2025) | 568 |
| Price Change | -5.70% |
This combination of rising sales and declining prices suggests buyers are re-entering the market under more favourable conditions.
Niagara Real Estate Market Shows Price Declines into April 2026
Niagara Region, ON – New data to April 2026 indicates a continued decline in home prices across the region.
According to MLS® data, the benchmark home price in Niagara dropped to $573,700, down from $612,400 one year earlier, representing a 6.32% decrease.
Regional Price Changes
| Area | 2026 Price | 2025 Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara | $573,700 | $612,400 | -6.32% |
| Fort Erie | $492,900 | $522,700 | -5.70% |
| Niagara Falls | $563,500 | $603,400 | -6.61% |
| Welland | $500,000 | $528,800 | -5.45% |
The data reflects a broader market adjustment as inventory levels rise and buyer activity slows.
What if it’s not about the perfect market…
What if it’s not about the perfect market…
but the right moment for you?
“I’ll wait until things improve…”
“I don’t want to make the wrong move…”
But markets don’t show up perfectly packaged.
If you’ve stepped outside this spring…
you’ve seen it.
Some days feel perfect.
Most days are a mix—
wind, rain, sun… all in one.
And if you only went out when everything felt right…
you’d miss most of the moments that actually matter.
No quiet.
No clarity.
No reset.
That’s what’s happening in real estate right now.
People are focused on what’s not perfect—
rates could be lower,
prices could drop more,
the world feels uncertain…
But in doing that…
they’re missing what is working.
More inventory.
Less competition.
More room to negotiate.
This is where opportunity shows up.
Not in perfect markets…
but in moments within them.
The buyers who understand that…
they’re not waiting for everything to align.
They’re stepping into what makes sense for them.
Because the right time to buy?
It’s not when everything is ideal…
it’s when the opportunity aligns with your next step.
📲 If you want help identifying that moment, send me a message.
#FortErieRealEstate #NiagaraRealEstate #FortErieHomes #NiagaraHomes #OntarioRealEstate #RealEstateCanada #HomeBuyers #RealEstateAdvice #MarketTiming #BuyerTips #HouseHunting #InvestSmart #DreamHome #Opportunity #BarbaraScarlett
Some places just become part of your routine 🌆
Some places just become part of your routine 🌆
We’ve been coming back to @lakehousedining for years
Same view
same table when we can
and honestly… almost the same order every time
Alex, his mom, and I were there recently
on a rainy day that slowly lifted
And as it cleared,
the Toronto skyline came into view across the lake
It never gets old
There’s something about sitting there
watching the weather shift
and the skyline come in and out
Here’s a look at some of the meals we’ve had there over the years
and I can honestly say…
I don’t think there’s ever been a bad experience
At some point in this video, you’ll notice —
I just can’t seem to get past the mushroom shrimp fettuccine 🤪
It shows up more often than I’d like to admit
It’s simple
familiar
and exactly why we keep going back
Some spots you try once
Others become part of your routine
This is one of ours
Do you have a place you go back to again and again?
👇
#niagararegion #niagaraeats #lakehouse
#torontoskyline #lakesidedining
#simplejoys #balancedliving #lifeinbalance
#joyinthejourney #familytime
#forterielife #forterie #forterieliving
#realestatelifestyle
