I want to share a common misconception I see all the time with first-time buyers in Hamilton. It has to do with pricing and overpaying. Everyone is terrified of overpaying for a home, but the truth is a lot of buyers are doing it without even realizing it. They think they’re playing it safe, they…
The short answer is no. If you want the long answer, keep reading. I get it, times are tough. You’re trying to buy a home in Hamilton while groceries are punching your wallet in the throat. So of course you’re looking for ways to shave off every possible dollar. One of the first “money-saving hacks”…
By Steve LoPresti, Real Estate Agent in Hamilton In Canada, everything feels like it’s going up except your paycheque.Groceries. Rent. Gas. Hydro. Insurance.All creeping higher like a slow, annoying tide you can’t outrun. Meanwhile, your money’s losing value every year. And nobody’s coming to fix it. No magic bailout. No secret button you press to…
By Steve LoPresti, Real Estate Agent in Hamilton October hit the Hamilton market like that one friend who shows up late to the party and doesn’t bring any snacks. You know the type. Strolls in with that awkward smile, pretending everything’s fine. Honestly, this is one of the slowest real estate markets we’ve seen in…
You might be eyeing Hamilton for the trails, the character homes, and the quick access to the lake. All true. It can be a fantastic place to live. It is also not for everyone. If you are considering a move, here are the five realities to understand before you pack a single box. 1) Winters…
Headlines love the word crash. If you are a first time buyer, that noise can make it feel smart to sit out. The data tells a more useful story. Prices have eased from last year, inventory is deeper than we have seen in a while, and buyers finally have time to think and room to…
If you’ve glanced at the headlines lately, you’ve probably seen the word crash splashed across them. Predictions of prices falling seventy-five percent. Comparisons to 2008. It’s dramatic, and for anyone thinking about buying their first home, it can be paralyzing. The natural thought is: If prices are going to collapse, why would I buy now?…
Thinking about moving to Hamilton in 2025? Then you need more than just mortgage numbers. Buying the house is just the start. Most cost-of-living breakdowns stop at property prices, maybe they throw in a rough tax estimate and call it a day. But that’s not how real life works. Once you’ve got the keys, the…
Let’s Start With the Truth Most Buyers Don’t Hear Everyone’s racing to buy homes in Hamilton right now. Rates are shaky. Inventory’s shifting. People are feeling that “now or never” pressure. But slow down for just a second. There’s one rule that could save you tens of thousands of dollars. One rule most people ignore,…
Is Hamilton the Right Move for You? Moving to Hamilton in 2025 could be the best thing you ever do, or the worst mistake you make this decade. Seriously. Some folks show up expecting a low-key Toronto with cheaper houses. What they get instead is a raw, unpredictable city with real character…and real consequences if…