What Buyers Notice First When Viewing Homes in Halton Buyers form opinions within seconds. In Burlington, Oakville, and Milton, the first things buyers notice are: Cleanliness and smell Natural light Layout and flow Signs of maintenance Small issues — clutter, poor lighting, deferred repairs — can overshadow great features. Homes that feel clean, bright, and cared for consistently sell faster. Minor improvements often make a major... [read more]

Buyer Preferences Have Changed Today’s buyers prioritize: Functional layouts Home offices Energy efficiency Move-in-ready condition Why This Matters for Sellers Homes aligned with buyer priorities sell faster and closer to asking price. 📍 Selling in Halton? Let’s position your home correctly. 👉 Stephen Paige Real Estate [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]

Mistakes That Cost Sellers Money Overpricing Poor presentation Weak marketing 📍 Selling in Burlington, Oakville, or Milton? 👉 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]