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Market Trending Towards Balanced Conditions

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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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 does home mean to you?

National Writing Contest For Grades 4, 5 And 6 January 6 to February 21, 2020 Grades 4, 5 and 6 students across Canada are invited to submit a poem or essay explaining what home means to them. It’s a great way for students to engage in an interactive and fun way, and it teaches youth…
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Five Ways to Feel at Home Fast

The buying process is over, and the moving truck has delivered your household goods to your new property. Now it’s time to unpack and turn your new house into a home. Here are five tips to get you through the labour-intensive process a little easier: Divide the work You have friends and family who are…
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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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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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“Going Crazy for Cannabis” by Mark Weisleder

Here is an interesting video and article by Toronto area lawyer, Mark Weisleder about smoking and growing cannabis in private homes/ condos/ apartments and the impact on Real Estate Brokers, Landlords and Condominium Boards. Going Crazy for Cannabis I have now given over 30 seminars on the new Cannabis Act to real estate brokerages, real…
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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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SOLD OUT! The Bungalows at Lookout Point

The Village of Fonthill is located in the Town of Pelham, just 30 minutes west of Niagara Falls and boasts the highest elevation in the Niagara Region. On a clear day, the tall buildings of Niagara Falls and Toronto are clearly visible. Natural beauty abounds all year around in this popular Niagara community with spectacular…
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Being Remax – our Brand Identity

A brand is more than a name, a logo or a collection of products and services. It’s how people think and feel about an organization as a whole, and it’s the essence of what makes a business unique. A strong brand tells an organization’s story in a unified voice through advertising, on the web, in…
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SOLD! 23 Woodland Dr, Welland

Excellent opportunity for investors or First Time Buyers or Retirees looking for an affordable home with income potential! Located just two short blocks from Niagara College Welland campus and backing onto green space, all Brick 2 bedroom BUNGALOW Semi with covered front porch, large kitchen open to Great Room highlighted by centre wall fireplace –lower…
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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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Deciding Whether to Stay Or Sell

Deciding whether to stay in your current home or look for a new one is tough. So tough in fact, that there is a reality TV show about it! If you’re struggling to make that decision, here are some tips that can help: Find out the current market value of your home. This will give…
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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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What to Look For, Room by Room

When viewing a home for sale, many buyers look at the property from a “macro” perspective. They ask themselves questions like: “Is it large enough?”; “Are there enough bedrooms?”; “Is it in a nice neighbourhood?” While those questions are important, it also pays to consider a potential new home from a “micro” perspective. Here are…
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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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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 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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10 year young Open Concept Bi-level

SOLD over Asking! 11 Rose Ave., Welland 2 +1 bedroom/ 1 +1 bathroom floor plan; hardwood floors, kitchen with breakfast bar open to living room, gas fireplace, fully finished lower level with rec room, 3rd bedroom and bathroom; 138 ft deep lot backing onto Steve Bauer Trail; convenient walking distance to Niagara College and major…
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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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