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, […]
Real Estate features Ontario Land Transfer Tax: What First-Time Buyers Need to Know First-time homebuyers in Ontario may qualify for a land transfer tax refund of up to $4,000, but the rules are very specific. According to the Criteria Under the Ontario Land Transfer Tax Act, eligibility requires that a buyer be at least 18 years old, have never owned a home anywhere in the world, and intend to live in […]
Uncategorized The last non-Christmas Thirsty Thursday…   The last non-Christmas Thirsty Thursday… and it felt like the right day for one more purple drink.  A simple gin orange martini with Indigo Gin, dry vermouth, a few drops of bitters, and fresh citrus. I’ve been seeing those big ice cubes all over Instagram… so today felt like the day to start making […]
Uncategorized ✨ Something special at 397 Garrison Road #14   ✨ Something special at 397 Garrison Road #14 A bright bungaloft townhome in The Mather by Ashton Homes — 1,482 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a practical main-floor layout. Inside you’ll find: • 9-ft ceilings with an open great room–dining–kitchen flow • Arborite countertops, stainless-steel double sink, and ceramic flooring • Main-floor […]
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Uncategorized Do you ever walk into a shop and instantly feel the season? ✨🎄     Do you ever walk into a shop and instantly feel the season? ✨🎄 Last Friday, I stopped into @socialgracesridgeway Graces during their Christmas opening, and it was absolutely beautiful. The lights, the décor, the warm, festive feeling in the air — it all reminded me how close we are to the holidays. Places […]
Uncategorized It’s been a grind. For weeks.   It’s been a grind. For weeks. But this morning… I felt it lift. The past couple of weeks have felt like walking uphill in the dark — doing the work, but not always seeing the progress. Then this week, something shifted. ✅ A few price reductions came together. ✅ A new listing sold in […]
Uncategorized Do you have a tradition that officially starts the season for you? 🌲✨ Do you have a tradition that officially starts the season for you? 🌲✨ Last week, we made our annual trip to the tree farm. Cool air, rows of evergreens, and that quiet feeling that the holidays are on their way. Family was all hands in — helping choose it, carry it, and get it home […]
Uncategorized Ever have one of those cooking days where everything just flows? Ever have one of those cooking days where everything just flows? The timing… the aromas… every ingredient coming together perfectly. 👩‍🍳 I had that kind of day today — cooking and working side by side. No rushing, no forcing it. I’d prepped, planned, and everything just clicked. 🏡 The same thing happens in real estate […]
Uncategorized Want to know our easy go-to before dinner? 🍽️ Want to know our easy go-to before dinner? 🍽️ Last Friday, Alex and I slipped into The Olde Angel Inn in Niagara-on-the-Lake just for a quick bite. We shared an appetizer, sampled a tasting flight, and soaked in the cozy pub vibe. Our favourite picks: • the charcuterie board (big enough for ten—yes, even just […]
Uncategorized  Open House This Saturday!  Open House This Saturday!  397 Garrison Road, Unit #18 — Fort Erie  Saturday, Nov 22  12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Tour The Mather, a brand-new bungaloft townhome featuring 1,465 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an attached garage, and low-maintenance living in Peace Bridge Village.  Main-floor primary  9’ ceilings  Open-concept kitchen + great room  Full unfinished basement with […]
Uncategorized Today didn’t go as planned. Today didn’t go as planned. And honestly… I was being too hard on myself. I’m one of those people who writes a list every morning — not always realistic, but it helps me clear space in my mind. Today, in between appointments, I glanced at that list… and immediately felt the weight of what I hadn’t done. […]
Uncategorized Do you taste your food as you cook… Do you taste your food as you cook… or wait until it’s served to find out it needed more flavour? 👩‍🍳 I’ve learned that lesson the hard way. You wait too long, add that one missing ingredient … and it just doesn’t have time to marry with the dish. The moment — and the flavour […]
Uncategorized Want to explore 10 acres in person this weekend? Want to explore 10 acres in person this weekend? Join us at 5930 Michener Road on Saturday, Nov 15 from 12–2 PM. A scenic property featuring a 190-year-old home and a functional barn — ideal for hobby farming, equestrian use, or those craving space and serenity. What you’ll see: • 🏡 2,336 sq. ft. home […]
Uncategorized Ever stop somewhere for “just a little taste” Ever stop somewhere for “just a little taste”… and end up remembering why you love it? 🍷 Last Friday, Alex and I were in Niagara-on-the-Lake and made a quick stop at @gretzkyswines. Just the two of us — a simple appetizer, a short tasting, and a moment to slow down before dinner. While I was […]
Uncategorized Are you keeping an eye on the Niagara market this week? 👀 Are you keeping an eye on the Niagara market this week? 👀 Here’s your full weekly wrap-up — new prices, open houses, new listings, and this week’s sold activity: 🏷️ NEW PRICES 12679 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls Now: $2,450,000 Features: • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • 4,630 sq. ft. of finished living space • 1.46-acre […]
Uncategorized Rainy night. Chicken soup on the stove. Local sourdough on the board. A simple cocktail to finish the plate.    Rainy night. Chicken soup on the stove. Local sourdough on the board. A simple cocktail to finish the plate.  Citrus Spritz Screw: vodka, mandarin, Prosecco. Done. Which weeknight meal would you pair with a citrus cocktail?  Local favourites featured here: @gretzkyestates @willowhavensourdoughco @culture.and.crumb @bertieboatingclub Save this recipe. Try it tonight. #ThirstyThursday #FortErie #NiagaraEats #VodkaCocktail #LocalVendors #Sourdough […]