Advice and prep guidance for sellers getting ready to list
Burlington Said Yes to 8 and 11 Storeys on Plains Road, and No to 25
Burlington council approved an 8-storey and an 11-storey on Plains Road East and refused a 25-storey. What that actually means if you own nearby.
Stelco Is Idling Hamilton Lines on October 9: What That Does to Local Housing, and What It Doesn't
Stelco idles its Hamilton finishing lines October 9. What that does to local housing, what it doesn't, and what to do if your job changes mid-deal.
What It Actually Costs to Sell a House in Ontario
Commission, HST, legal, mortgage discharge and the prepayment penalty that blindsides people. The full list with worked math on an $825,000 sale.
Hamilton Is Reviewing Its Second Suite Rules: What Owners Should Know Before September 28
Hamilton is reviewing its second suite and garden suite rules. Here's what your lot already allows, and how to comment before noon on September 28.
Hamilton Homeowners and the Steel Tariffs: What's Confirmed, What Isn't, and What I'd Watch
Canada's counter-tariffs hit steel on Sept 8. What's confirmed for Hamilton homeowners, what's still guesswork, and what I'd actually watch.
Hamilton's New Mid-Rise Zoning Is Now in Force: What It Means If You Own a House on a Main Road
Hamilton's city-wide mid-rise residential zoning came into force August 11, 2026, allowing apartment and townhouse density as-of-right along most main roads. Here's the honest read for homeowners on what it does and doesn't do to your property's value.
What's Your Home Worth?
A real home valuation from a REALTOR® with 20 years in Hamilton and the GTA — not an automated guess. Free, and usually back to you within 24 hours.
Hamilton Sellers: The City Average Fell 4%. Your Area Probably Didn't.
Hamilton's average fell 4.1% in August 2026, but detached only slipped 2.5%. Here's the detached median for Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Binbrook and the Mountain.