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New Mortgage Rules – October 17, 2016 Credit: Trevor Lindey In an effort to help cool the real estate market in Canada the Department of Finance decided that they needed to tighten lending criteria for all Canadians. Unfortunately […]
We’re halfway through 2016 and the trend of low listing inventory in the Niagara region still applies! In June we welcomed summer while working hard at the office & on the road making sure we were available to […]

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The trend of increased sales with fewer listings continued through April 2016.  The Niagara Association of Realtors® reported an average sale price of $303,805 for residential sales.  The average number of days on market decreased from 52 to […]

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Professional staging can sometimes distract buyers into thinking a property is perfect for them while diverting their eyes away from potential issues. Don’t let the professional décor take your attention away from the things that matter.  Here are […]

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Listing inventory continues to be low in Niagara during March 2016. “The real estate market in Niagara continues to be strong.” said Stephen Oliver, President, Niagara Association of REALTORS®.  “Listing inventory continues to be low and the average […]
March 2016 – I’ve been showing a number of homes in Niagara and experiencing the spring rush!  I’m seeing so many buyers out there willing to pay top dollar for your Niagara home.  It’s almost ‘normal’ to get […]

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THE BOTTOM LINE SAYS… …If you are thinking of selling your home in 2016, NOW is the time to give us a call! Compared to the same time last year, we see that the market inventory in Niagara […]

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Before selling your home, perhaps the thought has crossed your mind to spend some time & money on repairs and upgrades.  For many of us, we can handle the smaller DIY projects but need to call in the […]
2015 finished off strong!  December was a busy month for real estate! The market activity didn’t slow down at all…maybe because of the mild weather we experienced in Niagara? Average sale prices were up and average days on market […]

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Winter months seem to be a busy time full of family, food and good times.  The temperatures may be freezing, and here in Niagara we often have snow on the ground.  Generally it doesn’t seem like it is […]