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 […]
Niagara Region Market Stats Niagara Real Estate Market Update – December 10, 2025 The latest numbers for the Niagara Region offer a clear look at current housing activity as we move deeper into December. This update highlights inventory levels, sales activity, and price averages across several communities, helping buyers and sellers understand how the market is functioning this week. Across the Niagara Region, there are 2,746 active listings, […]
Real Estate features Choosing the Right Condo Type for Your Lifestyle Ontario offers several condo ownership structures, and understanding their differences helps buyers choose what suits them best. The Condo Reference Guide breaks these into four main categories: Standard, Phased, Vacant Land, and POTL. Standard condos offer shared amenities and predictable maintenance costs. Vacant land condos appeal to those wanting independence with some shared services. POTL […]
Uncategorized Do you have that one appetizer everyone asks you to bring? 🦀✨ Do you have that one appetizer everyone asks you to bring? 🦀✨ Last weekend, I made my go-to crab and shrimp dip — a recipe I originally found on YouTube (I’ll link the video below). It’s one of those easy, reliable dishes that always gets comments when I bring it to a dinner party. Simple […]
Uncategorized ⚠️ What if the fear of missing out is the thing causing the wrong decisions? ⚠️ What if the fear of missing out is the thing causing the wrong decisions? This isn’t about saying no to great homes. Sellers panic because they think a home will disappear if they don’t react immediately. But until you’re sold, you can’t buy it anyway. Rushing leads to premium pricing, unrealistic expectations, and stress. […]
Real Estate features What the Latest CMHC Data Means for Niagara Sellers Months of inventory across Niagara have climbed, as indicated on page 16 of the CMHC Symposium report. Semi-detached dwellings now show 10.6 months of inventory, while townhomes and single-detached homes are at 6.8 and 6.9 months respectively. For sellers, this means longer market times and greater need for strategic positioning. Benchmark prices (page 15) continue to decline year-over-year but remain above pre-pandemic […]
Real Estate features Big Change in Canada’s Federal Budget 🇨🇦 (Good News for U.S. Property Owners) Just a quick update from this week’s Federal Budget here in Canada: The government has officially removed the 1% Underused Housing Tax starting in 2025 and onward. This tax previously applied to many non-resident owners — including Americans with property in Canada. If you or someone you know owns a home here, this is helpful news and removes […]
Real Estate features Bill 60: What Investors Should Pay Attention To Ontario’s Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (2025), introduces several changes to landlord-tenant processes. These include: • Unpaid rent notices shortened to 7 days (from 15) • Personal-use evictions now require 120 days’ notice, with compensation no longer mandatory • Appeal windows reduced to 15 days • Adjustments to fixed-term lease renewals For investors, these changes mean more predictable […]
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Real Estate features CMHC Data: Niagara Rental Market Shifting The CMHC Symposium charts show an interesting shift in Niagara’s rental landscape. Page 7 indicates that advertised rents in St. Catharines–Niagara fell by 4.9% year-over-year, reflecting cooling rental demand. One major contributor is increased supply. Page 8 shows 16 purpose-built rental units per 10,000 population currently under construction in the region—significantly more than prior years. At the same […]
Uncategorized Do you ever just look in your fridge and let the ingredients decide the meal? 🍽️ Do you ever just look in your fridge and let the ingredients decide the meal? 🍽️ Last week, I had boneless chicken breasts to use up, some green beans, kale… and a memory of the Chicken Cordon Bleu my mom used to make when we were young. I didn’t have the traditional ingredients, so I […]
Uncategorized ⭐ Two-Week Real Estate Wrap-Up ⭐ Two-Week Real Estate Wrap-Up A busy and productive couple of weeks across Fort Erie and Niagara.Here’s what’s been happening lately: 🔑 Firm Deals – Congratulations! 466 Belleaire Blvd (Seller & Buyer)18 Court St70 Dodds Court So happy for everyone involved — thank you for the trust. 🏁 Closed Deals 75 Ventura Dr #5116 Meadowbrook […]
Real Estate features What Buyers Should Know About POTL Properties POTL (Parcel of Tied Land) properties blend freehold ownership with shared access to common elements such as private roads or shared utilities. According to the Condo Reference Guide, POTL properties can be identified by terms like “CECC,” “undivided interest in common elements,” or “POTL.” Although owners hold the freehold land, they also share responsibility for the operating costs […]
Uncategorized White Christmas Margarita… White Christmas Margarita… the first holiday cocktail of December.  Thirsty Thursday always feels different this month. A little more festive. A little more playful. A little more magical in the kitchen. I picked up my Christmas hat at the market last weekend… couldn’t resist matching it to the apron. December invites that kind of fun. […]
Real Estate features Understanding Condo Types in Ontario: A Quick Guide Condo terminology can be confusing for buyers and even agents. The Century 21 Condo, POTL & Vacant Land Condo Reference Guide provides clear distinctions. Standard Condominiums: These are the most common and include individual units plus common elements such as hallways and amenities. They are identified by legal descriptions containing “UNIT,” “LEVEL,” and the condo plan number. […]
Uncategorized If the pace of your business has slowed down… maybe that’s exactly what’s supposed to happen. If the pace of your business has slowed down… maybe that’s exactly what’s supposed to happen. I’m out walking with Blue this morning, just thinking about the ebb and flow of real estate. It’s early December — and naturally, things start to slow. Deals still happen (they always do), but the energy shifts. There were […]
Niagara Region Market Stats Niagara Real Estate Market Update – December 3, 2025 The latest Niagara Region real estate update shows steady activity across all major communities, with buyers and sellers continuing to engage despite seasonal slowing. Here’s a breakdown of this week’s numbers and what they mean for the local market. Across the Niagara Region, there are 2,825 active listings, 172 new listings, and 81 sales in […]
Real Estate features Niagara’s Job Market and Housing Outlook According to the CMHC Symposium data, the job market in St. Catharines–Niagara remains soft. On page 12, October 2025 unemployment sits at 7.2%, with declines in both labour force participation and employment levels since February 2024. This labour softness affects the real estate market in two ways: Slower household formation, as buyers delay entering the market. More cautious investor […]
Real Estate features A unique advantage for sellers A lot of sellers hit this point in the year and feel the tug to take their home off the market. The holidays don’t exactly pair well with constant tidying and disappearing for every showing. But here’s the advantage sellers have during the holiday slowdown… A lot of people will take their home off the […]
Uncategorized That happened to me last night. 265 Have you ever prepped a meal hours ahead, only to reheat it later… and it just didn’t have the same sparkle? That happened to me last night. I put in all the effort, but by the time I served it, the freshness was gone. 🏡 The same thing happens in real estate. When a […]
Real Estate features Niagara Housing Starts Rising: Key Insights from the CMHC Symposium The CMHC “Growing Niagara Housing Symposium” illustrates how new construction across Niagara continues to shift. According to the chart on page 2, total housing starts for 2025 (January–September) reached 1,931 units, up from 1,524 units in 2024. The increase is driven by both new construction and more conversion projects. One of the most significant trends is highlighted on page 4, […]