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New property listed in Hannon

I have listed a new property at 1423 Nebo Road in Hannon. See details here

POOL IS OPEN! This home, custom built in 2017, is as stunning inside as it is outside! Idyllic country living on a private 1.6 acre lot just minutes to schools, amenities & Red Hill or Linc access to 403 & QEW. Almost 4000 SQUARE FEET including a completely SELF CONTAINED APARTMENT/INLAW SUITE, ideal for multi generational living or to generate income as a rental unit! Huge primary bdrm with 5 pc ensuite & sitting area, large secondary bedroom with walk in closet & 4 pc ensuite & a third bedroom complete the upper level of the house. You can access the in-law suite which is located over the TRIPLE GARAGE from the bdrm level of the house, or via separate exterior entrance. The main level of this home features 9' ceilings & a gorgeous kitchen with WALK IN PANTRY. It adjoins the family room with cathedral ceiling and floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Working at home will be a delight in the main floor office with barn door. DREAM LAUNDRY ROOM with built in's, access to the garage & back yard pool area. Professionally finished lower level with 9' ceilings offers a bedroom with 3 pc ensuite, large recreation area, hobby/craft area, a family game area & a large storage room. Dine al fresco on the covered patio while watching the kids play in the heated, saltwater pool or in the fully fenced yard. Shiplap accents T/O the house. Bonus rear garage overhead door. Separate double garage at the back of the property. Simply the perfect home for your family! (id:2493)

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New property listed in Hamilton

I have listed a new property at 70 GAGE Avenue N in Hamilton. See details here

Fully renovated, this home shows beautifully! Room for the entire family with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths! The primary bedroom has two walk in closets plus a 3-piece ensuite with shower! Second floor laundry room. Large eat-in kitchen with island and spacious great room! Parking for three vehicles. Walking distance to Tim Horton's Field. Tenant to pay all utilities. Garage is not included in the lease. (id:2493)

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New property listed in Hannon

I have listed a new property at 1423 Nebo Road in Hannon. See details here

Custom built in 2017 this home grabs your attention with it's treed laneway & blue siding and stone exterior with wrap around porch. Idyllic country living on over 1.6 acres surrounded by farmland yet just minutes to Hamilton mountain amenities and the Linc/Red Hill Expressway! 3937 Sq. Ft. BONUS: Completely self-contained apartment with separate entrance, kitchen and laundry over the triple garage; ideal for multi generational living OR a rental to generate income! Large primary bedroom with sitting area & 5 piece ensuite. The second largest upper bedroom also has it's own 4 piece ensuite & walk-in closet. Stunning kitchen with walk-in pantry completely opens to the eating area and great room with vaulted ceiling and 2-storey stone fireplace. Main floor office with barn door. Professionally finished lower level with extra bedroom with 3 pc ensuite., hobby/craft area, recreation room and family games area. Huge laundry/mud room with built in storage, back yard/pool & garage access. Covered outdoor dining area off the kitchen overlooks the heated saltwater pool in the fully fenced yard. Shiplap accents throughout the house. Rear garage door. Separate, double garage currently used for storage at the back of the property would make a great shop or man cave! Simply the perfect family home! (id:2493)

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New property listed in Vineland

I have listed a new property at 3906 Rainbow Lane in Vineland. See details here

Welcome to Cherry Hill! This quaint Parkbridge land lease community is located in picturesque Vineland close to amenities, shopping, wineries, golf, public library, fruit markets, etc. & it's just 3-4 minutes to the QEW. This charming bungalow is a modified Pinot Noir model featuring a 1.5 car wide concrete drive, concrete walkway and an inviting covered front porch. Step into a spacious foyer that has access to the oversized garage with ample room for a vehicle plus bikes/motorcycle & storage. The living room features a cozy electric fireplace. A generous kitchen features beautiful wood cabinets including a pantry and pot and pan drawers. The large eating area accommodates a full dining suite & has a walk out to a sun drenched patio. The ample primary bedroom features a full wall of closets. Currently the laundry facilities are located in the basement but the upper level hall closet offers the plumbing if you prefer a stackable set up on the main floor. A secondary bedroom/office and a 4-piece bath complete the main level. The large, unfinished basement has high ceilings & is brightened by the upgraded, oversized windows. This beautiful community is impeccably maintained offering residents a clubhouse with library, billiard/pool room, kitchen, craft room, exercise room plus an outdoor saltwater pool. There are three beautiful parkettes in this community. Monthly land lease of $627.47 and estimated monthly taxes of $228.97 total $856.44 as of May 1, 2024. (id:2493)

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New property listed in Waterdown

I have listed a new property at 31 Waterwheel Crescent in Waterdown. See details here

Professionally landscaped, 2200 square foot, 4 bedroom home in a quiet and private, family friendly west Waterdown neighbourhood. Impeccably maintained and beautifully updated. Solid hardwood throughout the main and upper levels of the home (excluding wet areas). Recently refinished solid wood staircase with painted spindles. Main level features a gorgeous updated white kitchen with high end stainless appliances, quartz counters, tile backsplash & California shutters. The 3-sided fireplace warms the kitchen and the adjacent family room, which also has California shutters You'll also find a combined living/dining room with custom blinds, updated powder room, a smartly updated laundry room with garage access and new contemporary interior doors on the main level. Walkout from the kitchen to the fully fenced, treed, professionally landscaped back yard with fieldstone patio. This home features four good sized bedrooms including a huge Primary bedroom with a walk-in closet along with a luxuriously updated 4 piece ensuite with heated floors. Double car garage plus parking for four vehicles in the driveway! Located within the coveted Guy Brown PS catchment (Jk-8 with French Immersion). Right around the corner from the park, Bruce Trail, shopping and restaurants. WALK TO Canadian Tire, Walmart, Sport Check, RONA, LCBO, No Frills, Starbucks, The Keg, and much more! 5 minutes to highway 403 access. You simply cannot beat this west Waterdown location! (id:2493)

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New property listed in Vineland

I have listed a new property at 3906 Rainbow Lane in Vineland. See details here

Welcome to Cherry Hill! This quaint Parkbridge land lease community is located in picturesque Vineland close to amenities, shopping, wineries, golf, public library, fruit markets, etc. & it's just 3-4 minutes to the QEW. This charming bungalow is a modified Pinot Noir model featuring a 1.5 car wide concrete drive, concrete walkway and an inviting covered front porch. Step into a spacious foyer that has access to the oversized garage with ample room for a vehicle plus bikes/motorcycle & storage. The living room features a cozy electric fireplace. A generous kitchen features beautiful wood cabinets including a pantry and pot and pan drawers. The large eating area accommodates a full dining suite & has a walk out to a sun drenched patio. The ample primary bedroom features a full wall of closets. Currently the laundry facilities are located in the basement but the upper level hall closet offers the plumbing if you prefer a stackable set up on the main floor. A secondary bedroom/office and a 4-piece bath complete the main level. The large, unfinished basement has high ceilings & is brightened by the upgraded, oversized windows. This beautiful community is impeccably maintained offering residents a clubhouse with library, billiard/pool room, kitchen, craft room, exercise room plus an outdoor saltwater pool. There are three beautiful parkettes in this community. Monthly land lease of $627.47 and estimated monthly taxes of $228.97 total $856.44 as of May 1, 2024. (id:2493)

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New property listed in Waterdown
I have listed a new property at 72 22 Spring Creek Drive in Waterdown.
Just 4 years old, this Mattamy-built, freehold townhouse shows like new. Convenient east-Waterdown location close to schools, parks, daycare & public transit. Just minutes to local shopping, dining, highway access & Burlington. Almost 1700 sq ft of living space! The full double garage with automatic garage door opener & the front door lead to the ground floor with open foyer featuring two large closets, a good sized office/den/extra bedroom, laundry room & storage/utility room. Beautiful upgraded wood staircase leads to the 2nd and 3rd floors. The second level opens to a generous-sized great room or living/dining room. Also on this level is a 2 piece bathroom & a sun drenched, inviting white kitchen with breakfast bar, backsplash, stainless appliances including built in microwave & dishwasher, walk in pantry & large eating area with a walk out to a 260 sq ft deck. The upper level of this home offers a well proportioned master bedroom with a large walk in closet & 3 piece ensuite. This level also features two other bedrooms, a 4 piece bathroom & a large linen closet. This is a freehold townhome with a condo road fee of $110.67 per month. Book your showing today; you wont be disappointed! (id:2493)
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Pandemic Induced Market

Let's be honest, the "pandemic " housing market has been exhausting and daunting.....maybe even downright terrifying for buyers,  and especially for first time buyers.  Yes, it's been rewarding for sellers but unless they are moving to Timbuktu (maybe even there?) they are experiencing the buyer angst on the other end.


The encouraging news is that that crazy market has quieted somewhat. We're seeing fewer bids on properties and smaller gaps between list and sell prices.  That said, the new list prices are 30% +++ higher than before the pandemic forcing some first time buyers out of the market. And those buyers are now struggling to find affordable rentals!  Sadly we are still faced with low listing inventory perpetuating the seller's market But we are optimistic the Fall will see a more balanced market with more listings. 


The real estate supply crisis is a major topic in the current federal election campaign.  If it affects you as a first time buyer, if you're looking for an affordable rental, or if you're already a home owner who relies on the first time buyer demand to keep our market strong,  study the candidates platforms carefully and be sure to vote!  We need serious action in Ottawa for more housing starts and more rental units for low income families. 


Food for Thought....


Some have said the blind bid process has got to go. Is an auction format the way to go, whereby you see every competitor and know what they're offering?  Or, if you're a seller, does that remove your right to get the best possible price? 


Longer mortgage amortization periods would help qualify more buyers. Some countries have 100 year amortization periods. That might be a bit too drastic but should 50-75 year amortizations be considered? 


Should the "stress test" rate of 5.25% be reduced, or eliminated altogether to help buyers qualify easier for mortgages? 


I'd love to chat with you! Text or email me with any questions or comments!  

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New property listed in Seguin
I have listed a new property at 1168A 518 Highway in Seguin.
EXCEPTIONAL 1.4 ACRE BUILDING LOT WITH BONUS CABIN/BUNKIE! Build your dream 4 season cottage or your new home! Majestically treed and private property with 510 feet of shoreline on Duck Lake. 2 hours from GTA; just 10 minutes east of the 400 & 15 minutes to Parry Sound! Western views with stunning sunsets, towering pines, smooth granite shoreline and gently sloping access to a sandy beach & shallow area. Easy year round access off 518. Gravel drive leads you through the trees to a large, flat building area. Currently there is a 450 sq ft cabin with newer windows on the property. You could add onto the cabin OR it would make a perfect bunkie if relocated to another area on the lot. Hydro is in and NATURAL GAS is available at the road! SEPTIC PLAN AND PERMIT available. Shore road allowance owned. Nearby amenities include a general store, LCBO agency store, Community Centre, Library, antique shop, bakery, and the Seguin Trans Canada Trail. This property is a must see! (id:2493)
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New property listed in Seguin
I have listed a new property at 1168A 518 Highway in Seguin.
EXCEPTIONAL 1.4 ACRE BUILDING LOT WITH COZY CABIN! Majestically treed and private property with 510 feet of shoreline on Duck Lake. 2hours from GTA; just 10 minutes east of the 400 & 15 minutes to Parry Sound! Western views with stunning sunsets, towering pines, smooth granite shoreline and gently sloping access to a sandy beach & shallow area. Easy year round access off 518. Gravel driveway leads you through the trees to a large, flat area with 450 sq. ft rustic cabin with newer windows. You could add onto the cabin, or relocate it to another area of the lot to use as a bunkie leaving the large building area for your dream home or 4-season cottage! Hydro is in and NATURAL GAS is available at the road! SEPTIC PLAN AND PERMIT available. Shore road allowance owned. Nearby amenities include a general store, LCBO agency store, Community Centre, Library, antique shop, bakery, and the Seguin Trans Canada Trail. This property is a must see! (id:2493)
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