With inventory levels slowly inching up we are now seeing the average price beginning to stabilize. The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) totaled 802 units in April 2022. This was a decline of 32% from April 2021. Despite the monthly pullback, it is important to…
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Meaning of Home writing contest is back!
The Meaning of Home contest is back for its 15th year on January 3rd! The contest invites students in grades 4, 5, and 6 to submit a poem or essay explaining what home means to them. The Meaning of Home contest, in support of Habitat for Humanity Canada, is a great opportunity for students to…
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1st Annual FENWICK Fall Home Decorating CONTEST
John and I are proud Fenwick Residents and just because it's such a #Fenwicked place to live we're hosting the first ever FENWICK Fall Home Decorating CONTEST! Enter for a chance to WIN A $100 VISA Gift Card. HOW TO ENTER: 1. Decorate your home 2.Take a photo of your decorated home exterior view. 3.…
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The Niagara Real Estate Trends You Need to See
How could the Niagara real estate market be better off today than it was a year ago? It’s just one more thing to add to the growing list of unprecedented phenomena dotting the 2020 timeline. The Canadian economy may be feeling the sting of pandemic-related business closures and job loses, but the housing sector is…
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SOLD! 87 Abbott Place, Fonthill
Unique & Chic! Bungaloft end unit freehold townhome with double wide private driveway and double car garage. Nearly NEW (Built in 2015) featuring an open floor plan with two master bedroom suite options - one on the main level and one in the loft; Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, Kitchen has large centre island with…
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What You Should Know about the Fall Real Estate Market
The decision on whether to buy or sell a home this Fall has become mired by more than the typical uncertainties that come with a transaction of this magnitude. Housing affordability, interest rates and the mortgage stress test were big newsmakers in 2018 and 2019, and are continuing to make headlines during this Fall's federal…
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SOLD! Retire in Style
Luxury END UNIT Townhome with DOUBLE GARAGE- loaded with extras! 22 Andrew Lane, Thorold (Off Merritt Rd., Welland) Nearly new in Merritt Meadows - Rinaldi built and 'Holmes Approved' Open concept 2 bedroom, 2 Bathroom plan centred around the designer inspired Kitchen with massive island and distinctive Feature Wall and upgraded hardwood floors in Great…
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Niagara Realtors Launch Niagara Open House Portal
Check it out! niagaraopenhouses.ca This newly launched site created by the Niagara Association of Realtors provides an interactive map and a simple search bar that allows users to search for upcoming Open Houses by city, price range, home features and/or MLS® number. Selecting a property opens a new window and contains full details about the…
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Home sales have continued to be strong throughout July
Residential home sales activity recorded through the MLS® system for The Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) totalled 715 units in July 2019. This was an increase of 21.6 per cent from July 2018 and an increase of 1.9 per cent from June 2019. The dollar value of all home sales in July 2019 was $320.4…
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Niagara June Market Report
Residential home sales activity recorded through the MLS® system for The Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) totaled 702 units in June 2019. This was an increase of 4.8 per cent from June 2018 and a decrease of 5.3 per cent from May 2019. On a year-to-date basis, a total of 3,673 homes have sold over…
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Niagara Region launches comprehensive review of housing landscape
Niagara Region has embarked on a comprehensive analysis of its housing landscape. This study will help forecast the need for future housing stock and inform strategies that improve access to adequate, suitable and affordable accommodations for residents of Niagara. Called the Niagara Housing Statement, this groundbreaking work establishes a data informed basis for analyzing housing…
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SOLD! Build Your Pelham Country Estate
The driveway is now installed - come take a look at this RARE and Extremely PRIVATE 38.5 ACRE setting situated just outside Pelhams urban boundary down a quiet, dead-end road. Ideal setting for an LUXURY ESTATE home along with a BARN, PADDOCKS, TENNIS COURTS - make your dreams come true.Be surrounded by nature yet still…
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New Listings in Niagara up 21.4% in October
The Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported 570 property sales processed through the NAR Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) system in October. This represents a 1.2% decrease in sales compared to October of last year. The average days on market increased 10.3% from 39 to 43 in the residential freehold market and decreased 8.7% from 46…
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Vacant Unit and Vacant/Excess Land Subclasses Public Engagement Forum
Niagara Region is holding a public engagement forum on May 15th, 2018 at 5:30pm to discuss and recieve feedback on changes being made to the Vacant Unit and Vacant/Excess Land Subclasses Rebate. Since 1998, the Vacant Unit Rebate and Vacant/Excess Land Subclasses have provided tax rebates/reductions to property owners who have vacancies in commercial and industrial buildings or land.…
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New Year’s Look Back at 2007-2017 Housing Cycle
The calendar is a wonderful thing. When December ends and the new year begins, it feels like a fresh start. You have a whole year ahead of you to accomplish whatever goals you’ve set. Can you believe that it has been 10 long years since the global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008 and what a ride it's been!…
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October Market Update
The Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported 577 property sales processed through the NAR Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) system in October. This represents a 23.17% decrease in sales across Niagara compared to October of last year. In Pelham and Welland, unit sales for the month were down 16.7% and 4% respectively. The decline in sales…
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Return to Balanced Market Conditions in Niagara
Niagara Association of REALTORS® July Market Report August 8th, 2017, Niagara - The Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported 652 property sales processed through the NAR Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) system in July. This represents a 27.5% decrease in sales compared to July of last year. The residential average sale price of $375,903 was 14.4%…
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NEW LISTING – Charming and Affordable Bungalow in Port Colborne
This 3 bedroom home is situated on a huge lot - come relax on the back deck and get way from the City life. 140 Erie St., Port Colborne $259,900 Enjoy the character of the hardwood floors and the modern appeal of the refaced kitchen cabinets. Boasting many updates including upgraded windows, roof shingles (3…
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Can’t Wait to Show you the Fabulous Kitchen!
SOLD in ONE WEEK (July 2017) - 20 Cedarvale Cres., Welland $379,900 Chic & Up-To-Date....this OPEN CONCEPT Backsplit is GORGEOUS - You MUST take a look inside! The custom designed painted white maple cabinets with granite countertops and over sized island are ideal for entertaining - complete with built-in double ovens, pot drawers, pantry/ side…
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Niagara Association of REALTORS® June Market Report
July 7th, 2017, Niagara - The Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported 785 property sales processed through the NAR Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) system in June. This represents a 22.28% decrease in sales compared to June of last year. The residential average sale price of $457,456 was 34.08% higher than last June. The average days…
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Niagara Real Estate Market Report – May 2017
May Sales Down 5.91% Across Niagara For the second month in a row The Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported a year over year decrease in the number of property sales processed through the NAR Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) system. Across Niagara there were 955 during the month of May 2017 representing a 5.91% decrease…
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Home Sales Slow Down in April
Niagara Association of REALTORS® April Market Report May 4th, 2017, Niagara - The Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported 852 property sales processed through the NAR Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) system in April. This represents a 4.9% decrease in sales compared to April of last year. The residential average sale price of $418,950 was 37.8%…
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Niagara Association of REALTORS® March Market Report
April 4th, 2017, Niagara - The Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported 928 property sales processed through the NAR Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) system in March. This represents a 26% increase in sales over March of last year. The residential average sale price of $403,251 was 33% higher than last March. The average days on…
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SOLD! 814 South Pelham St., Welland $249,900
Spacious 3 Level Sidesplit on HUGE 60' x 200' mature lot in Welland North. Make this ONE OWNER home your place to start! View MLS Listing [justified_image_grid ids="13751,13747,13748,13749,13750,13752,13754,13762,13756,13753,13759,13758,13760,13763"] [gallery ids="13751,13747,13748,13749,13750,13752,13754,13762,13756,13753,13759,13758,13760,13763"] Save
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Niagara Sales UP 15.8% in 2016 (Welland +20.5%, Pelham +14.8% )
It was a Happy New Year indeed for our local real estate market. By year-end 2016 the Niagara 12-Month average sale price reached $321,395 up 13.92% from $280,221 recorded at the end of December 2105. The Niagara Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported 8,441 residentail sales processed through the NAR Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) system during…
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