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]

Hamilton vs Halton: A Cost Comparison One of the most common questions buyers ask is whether Hamilton is still more affordable than Halton. While Hamilton generally offers lower average prices, affordability depends on: Property type Neighbourhood Commute and lifestyle needs What Buyers Are Seeing Hamilton offers more entry-level options Halton provides newer housing and amenities Price gaps narrowed in 2025 due to market... [read more]

Preparation Matters Homes that prepare before listing sell faster and for more. Key steps: Proper pricing Decluttering Strong marketing 📍 Thinking of selling in Hamilton? 👉 www.stephenpaige.com [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]

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]