🍴 Foodie Friday: Lunch at Social Graces 🥂

A little weekday lunch date with Alex last week while he was on vacation — a rare treat to sneak away midday and enjoy good food and even better company.

Social Graces in Ridgeway never disappoints: cozy atmosphere, beautifully crafted plates, and a perfect reminder to slow down and savour.

✨ Local tip: Their seasonal menu is always worth checking out, especially if you’re looking for a go-to lunch spot near the lake!

📍Supporting small businesses is one of the many ways we celebrate community here in Fort Erie.

💬 Got a local restaurant rec I should check out next? Drop it below ⬇️ I’m always looking for new gems to feature!

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🎉 Client Testimonial Spotlight

“We had an outstanding experience working with Barbara Scarlett and her team… Her strategic marketing and expert negotiation made the sale seamless. We highly recommend her for anyone buying or selling in Fort Erie and Niagara!”

💬 Hearing this never gets old — thank you for trusting us with your home journey. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or relocating, we’re here to make every step clear and strategic.

📍Serving Fort Erie, Niagara, and beyond with local knowledge + proven results.

📲 Thinking of selling? Let’s talk.

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🌊 God Moment 🌊
There’s something about the sound of the waves — steady, strong, and constant.

Being near the water grounds me. It calms my mind and resets my perspective.

When life feels like too much, this is where I go to find balance.

What’s your place of peace when you need to recenter? Drop it in the comments — I’d love to know. 💬

#GodMoment #LakeErieVibes #WaterHeals #FindYourCalm #FortErieViews #NatureReset #RealEstateWithHeart

🔑 God Moment 🔑
These first-time buyers and I spent months sorting through listings, exploring neighbourhoods, and learning what truly mattered most to them.

Today, they get the keys to a great starter home — one that checks the boxes and starts their next chapter.

It was a journey, but it was also fun. Every showing brought us closer to the right fit.

Big congratulations to this lovely couple — your new beginning starts now!

#GodMoment #FirstTimeHomebuyers #FortErieHomes #KeysDay #HomeJourney #RealEstateWithHeart #NewBeginnings #NiagaraRealEstate

POV: People are still good. 

Some Tuesdays are magic — everything clicks, you’re prepped, present, and on point.

Other days? It’s a domino effect.
Yesterday was that kind of day:
 A late appointment
 My assistant catching up after the weekend
 Reschedules on reschedules
…And me, doing my best to still show up well.

I was prepared. I was ready to go.
But when I told my seller I needed to move the appointment (again), they smiled and said:
“No problem, Barb. Tomorrow’s fine. Don’t stress.”

 That reminder was everything.
Grace. Patience. Kindness. It still exists — and it means a lot.

So here’s your Tuesday wisdom:
 Not every day will go as planned.
 Prep matters. But so does grace.
 People are good — don’t forget that.

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👀 Listed but getting no showings? Let’s talk.

You’re not alone — Fort Erie has over 9 months of inventory right now, and that means buyers have options… lots of them.

📉 What this means for sellers:
1️⃣ Buyers are cautious and selective
2️⃣ Homes that aren’t priced right get overlooked
3️⃣ Great listings still need standout marketing

Even beautiful homes are sitting if they’re not positioned correctly. But here’s the truth: you didn’t do anything wrong. The market has shifted — and your strategy might need to shift too.

✅ Let’s review:

Is your price competitive?

Is your staging on point?

Is your marketing reaching the right audience?

We can fix what’s not working and bring your listing back to life.

📲 Stay tuned — I’m breaking this down piece by piece in the next part of the series.

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🎉 Celebrating June’s Top Producers in Niagara!
I want to take a moment to say congratulations to everyone who made the list — it’s truly an honour to be ranked among the best of the best in our industry.

This month, I’m proud to stand alongside:
👏 Guy Gray
👏 The Denham Team
👏 Barbara Scarlett (that’s me!)
👏 Rebecca Scarlett
👏 Dean Pedro

Real estate is never a solo act. I’m deeply grateful to all of my clients, colleagues, and support team who help make this business not only possible — but fulfilling.

Here’s to serving our communities, raising the bar, and helping more families find their way home in Fort Erie, Niagara, and beyond. 💛

#TopProducers #June2025 #NiagaraRegionRealtors #BarbaraScarlett #C21HeritageHouse #FortErieRealEstate #NiagaraHomes #RealEstateRecognition #GratefulHeart #TeamworkWins #RealEstateCommunity #NiagaraRealEstate #TopAgentsNiagara #SuccessWithSupport #AgentLife #ThankYouAll

🍻 Foodie Friday Detour — and I’m glad we did.

I usually stick to my regular spots — it’s familiar, it’s easy.
But after a quick Costco run with Alex (yes, we’re “on holiday”… Realtor style 😅), we heard about a local brewery just up the road and decided to check it out.

We sat at the bar, shared a flight of beers, Thai cauliflower bites, and crispy brussels sprouts. 🍺🌶️🥦
Watched the Calgary Stampede — something I probably wouldn’t have turned on at home — and really enjoyed every minute.

It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t fancy.
But it was good — and a great reminder that sometimes the best stories come from unplanned stops.

📍 Definitely a spot we’ll be back to.
Tell me — what local place should I try next?

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