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…
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…
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…
The Temptation to Lowball Is Real, But It’s a Mistake I get why you’re thinking about it. You see a house you like, and your brain whispers: “Let’s start super low. Give ourselves negotiating room. Play it smart.” It’s human nature. Nobody wants to overpay. And in your head, you’re not being greedy, you’re just…
Spoiler: It’s not just the down payment. “I thought I was ready…then my bank account said nope.”Most first-time buyers learn the hard way. Buying a home isn’t just “save 5% and you’re good.” That would be nice. But things are never that easy. If you’re thinking of buying in Hamilton, here’s what it really costs. …