One of the most common questions homeowners ask when planning a move is whether they should sell their current home before buying their next one, or purchase first and sell afterward. The answer depends on your financial position, risk tolerance, and the current Hamilton and Burlington real estate market conditions.   Understanding the advantages and risks of both approaches can help you make a confident decision and avoid unnecessary stress.     Selling First: The... [read more]

Understanding Buying Power A $700K–$900K budget can mean very different things depending on location. Typical Differences Hamilton: larger homes, older neighbourhoods Halton: townhomes or smaller detached, newer builds Burlington/Oakville: tighter inventory in this range Strategy Matters Knowing where your budget stretches furthest can dramatically improve value. 📍 Want a customized search strategy? 👉 Stephen Paige Real Estate [read more]

Home sales in Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand County, and Niagara North dropped to 805 units in April 2025—a 26% decline from last year and 46% below typical April levels. Uncertainty around tariffs is dampening market activity, while new listings surged to 2,043, pushing the sales-to-new listings ratio down to 39% and months of supply up to 4—the highest since 2009. Weaker demand and rising inventory are putting downward pressure on prices, with the benchmark price falling to... [read more]

March Housing Market Summary – Hamilton-Burlington Area   Home sales in Hamilton, Burlington, Haldimand County, and Niagara North fell sharply in March 2025, hitting 701 units—the lowest for the month since 2009. Total Q1 sales reached 1,854, down 27% year-over-year. Most areas saw double-digit declines, except Haldimand County, which had only a slight dip.   Market uncertainty, particularly around tariffs, continues to suppress activity. However, higher... [read more]

Market Stabilizing as Sales Drop, Inventory Rises   February home sales in Hamilton-Burlington hit their lowest level since 2009, down 35% year-over-year. However, new listings only declined 9%, keeping in line with long-term trends. Inventory surged 28% to its highest February level since 2013, pushing months of supply to 4.5.   With more options and slower sales, prices dipped 3% to $812,600, with semi-detached and row homes seeing the largest drops. While Burlington saw... [read more]