The Real Estate Book - Greater Hamilton 23.11

GREATER HAMILTON

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUID E Volume 23, Issue 11

PROUDLY PRESENTING

A RESTORED AND RENOVATED ELEGANT CENTURY HOME IN THE HEART OF GRIMSBY! MORE INFO ON PAGE 8 TEXT RBHGRWQ TO 844-928-0132 TOLL FREE

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Lynn Fee

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CONTENTS SKIP TO EXACTLY WHAT INTERESTS YOU MOST Use our Contents page to navigate directly to our featured articles, up to date market statistics, realtor profiles, and featured agents.

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ON THE COVER

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HOME OF THE MONTH

FEATURE ARTICLES

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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON IS

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WHAT’S NEXT FOR

ALL ABOUT NOSTALGIA

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YOUR HOME AFTER A SEPARATION?

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MARKET STATS HAMILTON & BURLINGTON

FEATURE AGENTS

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COLETTE COOPER

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THE MAZZA TEAM

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HAMILTON

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THE ZALTER TEAM HALDIMAND

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Master bedrm w/ 4pc ensuite, 2nd bedrm/den with 2pc bathrm & laundry. In the heart of Hamilton, loads of parking options.

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HAMILTON CENTRE COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Built in the early 2000's, recently renovated. Fully fenced yard. 2 hydro meters, 2 ground level lift doors + 2 main doors. 2nd lvl: 2 bathrms + kitchen & apprx.

2000 sqft of open space.

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HAMILTON CENTRE RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL 144 ft deep lot. 3 bedrm, 2 bathrm.

Many upgrades: Windows, Roof, Furnace & A/C, Driveway, front door & entrance, rear landscaping, electrical, plumbing & water main. 6-car rear parking.

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MISSISSAUGA LOWER LEVEL FOR RENT South of Lakeshore in Lakeview/Port Credit. 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm. Steps to the Lake, parks, Waterfront Trail, Port Credit Village, Go Train, & more. Utilities not included.

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ft, on nearly 2 secluded acres, a short drive to both Ancaster and Dundas town centres. Private treed property with inground pool, stunning gardens. Gourmet kitchen, family room with stone fireplace, many original architectural features, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Access to the Bruce Trail out back! $2,495,000

Text RBHGCFS 2500 SQ FT HOME 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, hardwood floors throughout. Main floor office, sunken family room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace. Located in a mature Ancaster neighbourhood close to conservation. $1,299,000

To get more info & photos on these listings, text the code to 844-928-0132.

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THE DOLMAGE HOUSE Elegant 4 bedRm, 4 bath century home. www.123mainstreetw.com

ESCARPMENT VIEWS Private oasis yard • pool with waterfall! www.4hewittdrive.com

STUNNING SIDESPLIT 3 bedRm, 2 bath home w/inground pool. www.3661glenroad.com

8 CONCORD PLACE, GRIMSBY | $870,000

5102 ELIZABETH STREET, BEAMSVILLE | $799,000

350 AQUEDUCT STREET, WELLAND | $699,000

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LAKESIDE EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME 3 bedRm, 3 bath with high-end finishes! www.8concordplace.com

64 X 173 FT LOT 3 bedRm, 2 bath w/ pool, hot tub & gazebo. www.5102elizabethstreet.com

COMPLETELY RENOVATED! 2 + 2 bedRm, 2 bath bungalow w/IN-LAW suite. www.350aqueductstreet.com

42 ARROWHEAD LANE, GRIMSBY | $679,000

241 - 3033 TOWNLINE ROAD, STEVENSVILLE | $399,000

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THE DOLMAGE HOUSE 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3250 sq ft. A prominent Grimsby landmark a short walk from Bruce Trail, town & 2 min to QEW! Built in 1876, this elegant century home has been RESTORED & RENOVATED. 12' ceilings, detailed mouldings, original pocket doors with etched glass, 2 original coal fireplace inserts, original pine floors, grand staircase with custom storage + 2 primary suites! Formal living & dining rooms + basement wine cellar speakeasy. Main floor family room, kitchen with updated appliances & mud/laundry room.

2-tiered deck with gazebo & firepit area with Muskoka chairs!

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RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN GRIMSBY LAKEFRONT LOT! $1,299,900 Build your dream home on a 55 ft X 268 ft lot on Lake Ontario - short drive to Wine Country - easy access to highways & airports - enjoy sunrises to the East & sunsets to the West offers 41 ft bldg envelope.

PROFESSIONALLY RENO'D W/INLAW SUITE IN SOUTH CENTRAL HAMILTON $899,900 4+1 BRs - 4.5 Baths - 1,975 sqft 2.5 storey - reno'd from top to bottom new appliances - master ensuite - lg front porch - new rear deck - new windows - new roof - side entrance - parking for 3 cars.

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EASY LIVING WITH VIEWS IN THE HEART OF STONEY CREEK! $459,900 2 BRs - 2 full Baths - 1,150 sq ft - south facing windows - spacious balcony - in suite laundry - 1 underground parking 1 storage locker - easy hwy access close to all amenities.

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ONE-OF-A-KIND COTTAGE-STYLE BUNGALOW BEAUTIFUL SEMI-DETACHED HOME IN ANCASTER This 1,489 sq. ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath executive bungalow features an open Stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home featuring 9 foot ceilings, pot concept floor plan, dark refinished hardwood flooring throughout, exposed lighting and open concept main floor plan. Many upgrades throughout.

Excellent location with easy access to major transportation routes, beams and vaulted ceilings with skylights. Located on a quiet tree-lined street just steps to Dundurn Castle, Hamilton's charming waterfront & more.

Ancaster's Meadowlands, parks, schools, and more. $899,900 $949,900 TOP 35 UNDER 35 WITH ROYAL LEPAGE (2018 – PRESENT) TOP 2% IN SALES NATIONALLY WITH ROYAL LEPAGE (2017 – PRESENT)

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STUNNING LUXURY – Custom-built home in prestigious Oakhill neighbourhood. 4+1 bedrooms, 6 baths and over 5600 sqft. of luxurious living space including a finished in-law basement with second kitchen and custom sauna. Private office with separate entrance and bathroom. Exquisite curb appeal on a premium property with 134 ft. frontage. www.87Parker.ca

HALDIMAND COUNTY (DUNNVILLE) - $1,449,000

MODERN FARMHOUSE – Filled with exquisite original character and updated with luxury modern conveniences. 6 bedrooms and 4 total baths. Completely renovated including a major addition, a new poured concrete foundation, and new mechanics. 1.5 acres of peaceful country property only 10 mins from Dunnville or less than 30 mins from Hamilton. www.7606Canborough.ca

HAMILTON (MOUNT HOPE) - $749,000

VILLAGES OF GLANCASTER – Located in a premier adult lifestyle community, this fantastic 1,620 sqft. move-in-ready detached bungaloft has 2 bedrooms and 3 total baths and offers complete one floor living on the main level with a primary suite and laundry.

Clubhouse amenities include: indoor pool, tennis, gym, games room, library and salon. www.193Silverbirch.ca

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Reinvigorate the Collectables If you've been stashing away the Christmas villages, vintage Santas or your grandmother's cookie cutter collection, now's the time to bring them back to life in a new way. Instead of lining up your Santas on a shelf, position them on your holiday tree for a unique effect. Add Christmas cookie cutters to a large, lidded jar with a few sprigs of green and twinkle lights to create an entranceway centrepiece. Set up your old village under the tree or place small collections in different rooms to spread that nostalgic feeling. Rustle up a vintage glass serving platter or pick one up at a second-hand store for serving nibbles.

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Traditional Colours An easy way to bring back the nostalgic Christmas of our childhoods is to think a little retro. Bring out the old favourite tartan place settings, buy traditional red and white poinsettias and fill bowls with green and red candy canes (forget the salted caramel). Complete your look by adding small strings of white battery-operated LED lights to garland, poinsettias or holiday centrepieces.

If traditional colours aren't your thing, perhaps a bolder, more vibrant palette will get you in the mood for better days to come. Think cheerful and festive, adding warm accents of magenta, purple and rose gold.

Bring Nature Inside There's a big push for the au naturel this year, and evergreens never disappoint.

Bows, branches and sprigs of green not only look old-fashioned and traditional, but they also smell lovely and add to the nostalgia inside and outside your home. Keep it simple by pairing with dried flowers, seed bulbs, winter berries or bark to create unique and stunning looks. To finish the look, add faux snow to create a white Christmas appeal. Bring in the traditional colours by accenting with tartan or red ribbon.

Sustainability The holidays are a great time to remind ourselves that we can still indulge while remaining loyal to our planet. Sustainability is a big trend again this year, focusing heavily on the dinner table. Recycled glassware, reusable crackers and paper mache decorations are easy and festive ways to add beauty while remembering the long-term impacts disposables have on the environment.

DIY Decorating We live in a culture of DIY inspired by sites like Pinterest and Etsy. Not crafty?

No problem! Today's projects keep decorating simple, inexpensive and effective. Creating a Christmas garland is an easy task with some dried foliage, wire and a festive ribbon. If you like photography, take some macro shots of a winter scene and print your photos onto greeting cards or a canvas to hang above the fireplace. For the more artsy folks, a custom welcome sign with a festive gnome, trees or snowman can set the stage for a fun entranceway while creating an enjoyable craft to make with the family.

Whatever way you wish to usher in the season this year, remember to celebrate with family and friends while embracing the simple pleasures in life.

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WELL MAINTAINED spacious 1 1/2 storey home. 3 bedrooms, huge backyard with private deck, fully fenced. Nice front porch, parking. Just move in and enjoy!

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SPECTACULAR EXECUTIVE HOME with all the bells & whistles!! Over 7000 sq ft of custom designed finished living space just minutes from 403, Hwy 6 & The Link. Custom kitchen w/granite counters, a breakfast room w/patio doors to the deck, extra large dining room. Amazing master suite on main floor, + 2 good size bedrooms & 5 pce bath. Deck & hot tub overlooking the inground heated saltwater pool. Huge family room has 3 walls of windows w/roll up shades. 3 more big bedrooms upstairs. Soundproof theatre room complete w/high end speaker system in basement.

Heated attached garage w/ 3 doors & tandem parking for 6 cars, detached insulated workshop + a rustic barn circa 1918 for extra storage. Too many upgrades to mention!

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WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOUR HOME AFTER A

SEPARATION? BY: JASON WOODS

Growing up, most people dream about living that fairy tale life with a wonderful partner and a life of bliss. Unfortunately, real life is not always a fairy tale and not every relationship lasts forever. In fact, latest statistics show that 38 percent of all marriages in Canada end in divorce.

Separating, whether through divorce or ending a common law relationship, is never an easy step. Losing someone close to you (whether for the better or not) is hard – but it doesn’t have to mean losing your home too. Most individuals who are going through a separation expect that they will be forced to sell their home and split the equity, but there is another way.

SPOUSAL BUY-OUTS Spousal buy-outs are one of the mortgage industries best kept secrets and we want to blow the lid on this great alternative! While not everyone will want to remain in their home, many individuals may opt to remain rooted — especially for those with children who are already enrolled in school and happy in their neighborhood.

This is where the Spousal Buy-Out Program comes in.

Backed by all three of Canada’s mortgage insurance providers (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Sagen™ and Canada Guaranty), this program is designed to allow one party to refinance the shared home up to 95 percent of its appraised value. In order to qualify, both you and your ex-partner must currently be on the

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deed to the property. As a one-time opportunity, the Spousal Buy-Out Program can also be used to pay off other debts outside the separation agreement, further assisting with the transition.

Now you may be thinking “I wish I could, but I can’t afford it”. Well, don’t sell yourself short just yet! We understand the cost of purchasing a home, whether outright or from your partner, can be high. Fortunately, The Spousal Buy-Out Program was designed to help YOU and mitigates these costs by allowing individuals to bring on a co-signer, such as an existing family member or even a new partner, to assist.

If you are separating from your spouse or partner and would really like to hold onto your shared home, there are a few things you will need including: 1. AN APPRAISAL An appraisal report will likely have been obtained to determine Equalization of Assets. However, in some cases the appraisal may not be acceptable to a lender unless it was originally ordered by a third party. The appraisal must also have been produced within 90 days (less with some lenders) to ensure accuracy. If the original report was done more than 90 days previously, a new one must be obtained.

2. A SIGNED SEPARATION AGREEMENT To qualify the lender must be provided a signed copy of the separation agreement.

The details of asset allocation must be clearly outlined.

3. AN AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE A standard agreement of sale will be required indicating the new ownership.

4. AN EMPLOYMENT LETTER OR RECENT PAY STUB This is required so the lender can verify your ability to manage your mortgage payments.

5. DEBT PAYOUT LIST This is an optional one-time opportunity for paying off additional debts outside of the separation agreement. The proceeds can only be used to buy out the other owner’s share of equity and/or to pay off joint debt as explicitly noted in the signed separation agreement.

Moving on in life can often be difficult, but this program allows you to maintain some of your routine and security by ensuring you — and your children — can remain in the home you love.

DIRECT: 289-925-9599 jason@jason-woods.com

www.jason-woods.com

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H A LT O N H A M I LT O N H O M E S

M A R K E T U P D A T E HAMILTON

NUMBER OF SALES

LAST YEAR

THIS YEAR

1,400

1,195

1,137

1,200

966

1,000

1,058

865

782

766

800

737

597

600 400

1,053

981

341

200

APR

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG

SEPT

NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS 1,694

1,800 1,600

1,430

1,400

1,177 1,194

1,200

1,242

1,000

600

916

769

800

1,253

1,219

940

856

564

400 200

APR

MAY

AVERAGE SALES PRICE

JUNE

787

$700 $600

556

788

793 604

AUG

SEPT

($1,000)

$900 $800

JULY

617

780 627

797

779 662

664

$500 $400 $300 $200 $100

APR

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG

SEPT

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H A LT O N H A M I LT O N H O M E S

MARKET UPDATE BURLINGTON

LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF SALES 450

415

406

387

373 339

350

THIS YEAR

344

326

279

258

233

250

196 150

114

50

APR

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG

SEPT

NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS 600

492

500

436

465

522

499 422

417

400

200

303

287

300

311 254

186

100

APR

MAY

AVERAGE SALES PRICE

JUNE

1,127

1,059

1,043

1,001

$1,000

833

AUG

SEPT

($1,000)

$1,200

808

JULY

873

885

1,047 868

1,065 906

$800

$600

$400

$200

APR

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG

SEPT

SOURCE: REALTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON BURLINGTON ALL RESIDENTIAL COMPARISON APRIL 2021 - SEPTEMBER 2021

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