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Do you ever start with dessert just to get it out of the way? 🥧

Do you ever start with dessert just to get it out of the way? 🥧 Last week, early one morning, I decided to tackle dessert first. This whipped peanut butter pie is one of those easy, no-stress recipes — simple ingredients, nothing too precise, and very forgiving. Peanut butter, icing sugar, softened cream cheese, and […]
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Selling and buying at the same time can feel mentally heavy.

Selling and buying at the same time can feel mentally heavy. Not because you’re doing something wrong… but because you’re trying to hold too many decisions at once. Pricing. Showings. Feedback. Deadlines. All overlapping. When nothing is finalized, every choice feels urgent. That’s when the fog sets in. On my walks with Blue, it’s simple. […]
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Do you have a dish that requires starting before the rest of the house is even awake? 🍄

Do you have a dish that requires starting before the rest of the house is even awake? 🍄 If Burgundy mushrooms are on the menu, you need to get going early. This is not a quick recipe. Last week, I started with several pounds of mushrooms, cleaned and packed into a stockpot with water, butter, […]
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As this year comes to a close, I’ve realized something important.

As this year comes to a close, I’ve realized something important. This year, I decided to share more. To connect with like-minded people. To speak about what’s actually happening — not just in life, but in real estate too. The Value Series grew from that intention. Real conversations. Real market conditions. What buyers and sellers […]

Uncategorized Do you ever start with dessert just to get it out of the way? 🥧 Do you ever start with dessert just to get it out of the way? 🥧 Last week, early one morning, I decided to tackle dessert first. This whipped peanut butter pie is one of those easy, no-stress recipes — simple ingredients, nothing too precise, and very forgiving. Peanut butter, icing sugar, softened cream cheese, and […]

Uncategorized Selling and buying at the same time can feel mentally heavy. Selling and buying at the same time can feel mentally heavy. Not because you’re doing something wrong… but because you’re trying to hold too many decisions at once. Pricing. Showings. Feedback. Deadlines. All overlapping. When nothing is finalized, every choice feels urgent. That’s when the fog sets in. On my walks with Blue, it’s simple. […]

Uncategorized Do you have a dish that requires starting before the rest of the house is even awake? 🍄 Do you have a dish that requires starting before the rest of the house is even awake? 🍄 If Burgundy mushrooms are on the menu, you need to get going early. This is not a quick recipe. Last week, I started with several pounds of mushrooms, cleaned and packed into a stockpot with water, butter, […]

Uncategorized As this year comes to a close, I’ve realized something important. As this year comes to a close, I’ve realized something important. This year, I decided to share more. To connect with like-minded people. To speak about what’s actually happening — not just in life, but in real estate too. The Value Series grew from that intention. Real conversations. Real market conditions. What buyers and sellers […]

Uncategorized Last week, while visiting a client.. Last week, while visiting a client,she handed me a magazine she’d just picked up at the grocery store.She smiled and said,“I feel like you’ll actually make something from this.” She wasn’t planning to —so she passed it along. A few days later, I decided to try one of the recipes.Just a small test first…because if […]

Uncategorized 🐾 Why does fear make sellers feel like they have to act right now? 🐾 Why does fear make sellers feel like they have to act right now? The rush usually doesn’t come from logic. It comes from fear — the fear that if you don’t act immediately, you’ll lose the house you want. So sellers chase a property they can’t actually secure yet. They set a purchase price […]

Uncategorized A few days before the holidays Do you ever look back on the days just before Christmas and realize how quietly special they were? 🎄🍷 A few days before the holidays, Alex, my mom, and I went out for dinner at @gretzkyestates . Nothing rushed. Just good food, easy conversation, and that calm that settles in right before everything ramps up. […]

Uncategorized The space between Christmas and New Year always feels different. The space between Christmas and New Year always feels different. Quieter. Slower. A good time to refocus without pressure. Right now, my attention is on quality construction and neighbourhoods that hold their value over time. Here’s a clear snapshot of newer and well-built homes currently available in Fort Erie, including new construction with builder incentives. […]

Uncategorized Between Christmas and New Year feels like its own little pocket of time. Between Christmas and New Year feels like its own little pocket of time. Slower mornings. Leftover treats. Nowhere you have to be. This week’s Thirsty Thursday was filmed just before Christmas and shared early — but it still fits perfectly right now. A Flat White Martini — an espresso martini with Irish cream. Smooth, balanced, and easy to make during […]

Uncategorized ✨ A few days before Christmas, I was trying to fit too much into one day… and then the day took a softer turn. ✨ A few days before Christmas, I was trying to fit too much into one day… and then the day took a softer turn. I had a full schedule lined up — appointments, errands, last-minute things to check off before the holidays. But the day had other plans. I stopped in to see a few […]

Uncategorized 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 […]

Uncategorized 🎅🎶 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. […]

Uncategorized 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 […]

Uncategorized 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 […]

Niagara Region Market Stats 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 […]

Uncategorized 🐾 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 […]

Uncategorized 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, […]

Uncategorized 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 + […]

Uncategorized 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 […]

Uncategorized 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 […]

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