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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

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FEATURE ARTICLES

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CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LOOKING FOR A HOME AFTER RETIREMENT

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MEET THE REALTOR LUKE O’REILLY

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START YOUR VEGGIE GARDEN INDOORS

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MARKET STATISTICS HAMILTON & BURLINGTON

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FEATURE AGENTS

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ANCASTER

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COLETTE COOPER

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ISAAC PHILLIPS

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LYNN VIENNNEAU

WAYNE FISHER

TIERA DASS

LEAH GERRARD

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3 CAR GARAGE Beautiful home on a 105 x 222 ft lot. 3+1 bdrms, 3 baths, main floor livingrm, diningrm, kitchen & familyrm. Lower level recrm, bedrm, bathrm.

Lots of space.

BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED 4 level backsplit, immaculate home with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, over 2000 sq ft, nice back yard. Move in ready.

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GREAT LOCATION Spacious 2 storey detached home with 4 bedrms, 3 bathrms, main floor family room, extra wide driveway + much more.

OLD WORLD CHARM Lovely home. 2.5 stories of living space. 3 bedrms, 1 bathrm, private yard in a sought after neighbourhood.

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2 bedrooms, updated flooring and freshly & parks. 2 bedrooms, updated flooring and freshly painted, $499,900 painted, plus plus finished finished basement. basement. $499,900

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#59 - 75 VENTURA DRIVE, ST. CATHARINES | $319,900

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IN-LAW POTENTIAL Fully finished 2 bedRm, 3 bath bungalow. www.4870nesbittstreet.com

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256 & 258 MACNAB STREET NORTH, HAMILTON | $1,798,000

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JUST LISTED! Designed by a famous architect, James Balfour, this fabulous property offers both 256 AND 258 MacNab Street North. The circa 1879 historical manor, currently operating as MacNab Terrace Guest House, consists of 10 bedrooms, 10.5 baths, a shared kitchen & laundry for guests + 2 lovely self contained ground level units. The award winning rear addition adds fabulous space to one of them. Situated close to James Street North shops, restaurants & galleries, Bayfront Park & the West Harbour GO Station. Imagine the possibilities!

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN SOUGHT AFTER GRIMSBY LOCATION $1,475,000 New build at Bartlett and Main Street in Grimsby - stone and stucco facade - high ceilings - large windows - rear parking - elevator - signage.

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PENTHOUSE CORNER UNIT IN GRIMSBY! $474,900 6th floor - 1 BR + den - 665 sq ft - fantastic kitchen - 10 ft ceilings - L-shaped 180 sq ft balcony - underground parking & locker included - stunning views of Lake & Escarpment - close to all amenities.

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CORNER CONDO UNIT IN GRIMSBY! $399,900 2 BRs - 1 full bath - lots of natural light - balcony - updates include kitchen cabinets, bathroom & flooring - bay windows in dining room & bedroom - in-suite laundry.

VACANT LAND IN HAMILTON BEACH NEIGHBOURHOOD $335,000 Unique opportunity to build a home in continually improving area - Commercial/residential zoning - recently cleared and ready for your design - amongst new custom-built homes - seller financing is available.

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HAMILTON'S STINSON NEIGHBOURHOOD Circa 1890, this

Spectacular Losani-built 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhome attached only at the garage! Built 2016, 1,500 sq ft & loaded with features. Easy access to major transportation routes, parks, schools, shopping & other amenities. $679,900

charming & extensively renovated home is move-in ready! The blend of modern & historic elements will WOW you! 2+1 bdrms, 2.5 baths, fully finished basement & Escarpment views from rear yard. Too many features to list! $599,900

TORONTO CONDO JUST STEPS TO U OF T Rare opportunity! Beautiful

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2 bdrm, 2 bath corner unit with 947 sq ft of living space. One underground parking, one storage locker. Luxury building with amenities including concierge, rooftop terrace, exercise room & so much more! $924,900

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$989,900 INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY in sought-after Downtown Dundas location! Offering views of Dundas Peak from your back yard and steps to trails, parks, schools and shops. With 3 self contained residential units this property is a great layout for owner occupied with potential additional income. Bonus walk up basement ideal for a home office. Parking for 8+ cars as well as a detached triple wide powered garage.

So many options and income potential on this double wide lot. Text RBGJXFB to 52187.

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DUNDAS - $1,495,000

LUXURY – Exceptional custom-built home with 5 total bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Breathtaking gourmet kitchen, stunning main floor primary suite, and fully finished walk-out basement. Spectacular finishes throughout!

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ONE-OF-A-KIND – Two Victorian era railway stations restored and renovated to create a stunning approx. 3000 sqft. walkout bungalow situated on a 6-acre paradise with a 24 x 40 ft. dream garage and workshop. www.106Middletown.ca

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STONEY CREEK - $1,899,800

DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON

WATERDOWN - $799,900

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY – Two single family homes on large lots. 4-bed duplex (120 x 186 ft.) & nice 4-bedroom home (90 x 126 ft.). Total frontage is 210 ft. on major street.

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SAXONY CONDOS – 5-star executive living in the brand new boutique 6-Storey condo across from the Performing Arts Centre and only steps to the Lake & Spencer Smith Park!

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RENOVATED – 4 total beds, 3-bath, 2000+ sqft. of luxurious living space including beautiful updated kitchen and baths, open concept main floor & finished basement.

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STONEY CREEK - COMING SOON

HAMILTON - $439,900

HAMILTON MOUNTAIN - $449,900

MOVE-IN-READY – Beautifully updated 4bedroom, 2 bathroom home on a large 32 x 115 ft. property in a family-friendly neighbourhood.

Fully finished basement and updated components.

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BUNGALOW – Customized for lifestyle and entertaining. Large 30 x 100 ft. property in Crown Point. Primary suite in the basement with an open concept main level and chef's kitchen. www.18ParkRowNorth.ca

RENOVATED – 3 bed, 3 bath with new kitchen (stone counter) & stylish baths. Large master with walk-in closet and finished basement.

Close to highway, transit and all amenities.

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TEXT RBGBMPM TO 52187 FOR MORE PHOTOS AND INFORMATION LUXURY HOME in the Niagara Wine Region, 3500 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a

French Country feel. Custom built beauty with too many features and upgrades to mention but some of the highlights include: Main Floor Primary Suite showcasing Sex in the City style walk-in closet and stunning ensuite, soaring beamed cathedral ceilings, 10’ high custom kitchen cabinetry, stone feature wall with gas fireplace, Wine Tasting/Martini Bar Room, covered patio with wood burning fireplace and an overhead gas heater for year- round outdoor enjoyment. Other features include a media room, 7” plank white oak hardwood floors, high-end light fixtures, high unfinished basement with in-floor heating and so much more!

E. MARTIN MAZZA Sales Respresentative

CYNDI LOVE Broker

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URBAN WEST CONDOMINIUM IN SOUTHWEST HAMILTON’S KIRKENDALL NEIGHBOURHOOD Fantastic location, close to Mac, Innovation Park, Chedoke Rail Trail, shopping & hwy access. Lovely 1 bdrm plus den with floor to ceiling windows, Juliette balcony, underground parking & locker. Rooftop terrace with city vistas. Spectacular! $429,000

DOWNTOWN HAMILTON RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE RESIDENCES OF ROYAL CONNAUGHT Gore Park location. Great walk score! Steps to shops, restaurants, GO, public transit. Close to Mac, colleges, Hamilton Health Sciences. 1 bdrm plus den $1,775.00 per month. 1 bedroom w/locker $1,500.00 per month. Immediate possession available.

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TWENTY PLACE If you live in either of these adult lifestyle communities and are considering a move, please call me. I am not only one of the original and award winning Salespersons for both neighbourhoods, I am a proud Garth Trails resident. Put my knowledge and 34 years of experience to work for you, and make me your TRUSTED choice in adult lifestyle real estate!

I have ready buyers for these two communities.

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THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN

LOOKING FOR A HOME AFTER YOU RETIRE

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f you’re approaching retirement age, you may be thinking about relocating. There are many factors to consider before choosing a new home.

LOCATION After you retire, you won’t have to be near your job. You will have the freedom to live practically anywhere you want.

Start by figuring out the general region where you would like to retire. Perhaps you want to move to a place with warmer weather or you want to be closer to your children and grandchildren.

Maybe you would like to live in an urban area with restaurants, museums, theatres and other forms of entertainment nearby. Perhaps you have spent most of your life in a large city and would like to spend your retirement in a quiet suburban or rural area.

Before you move far from your current home, think about how you would keep in touch with family and friends. Ask yourself if you would visit often, quickly make friends in your new community or perhaps be lonely.

SET A BUDGET If you are or will be on a fixed income, make a list of all the expenses you will have in retirement. Include healthcare, groceries, car insurance, gas and other regular monthly costs. That can help you figure out how much you can realistically afford for mortgage payments, homeowner's insurance, property taxes, maintenance, repairs and utilities.

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If you want to live in a place that is some distance from your family, factor in costs to visit. Those may include airfare, car rental and possibly a hotel, if your relatives don’t have a guest bedroom.

THINK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE NEEDS Even if you and your spouse are in good health now, that may change in the future. Look for a house that is on one level and has wide doorways and hallways, as well as a wheelchair-accessible bathroom in case one or both of you has trouble getting around in the future. If the house has outdoor steps, make sure there is room to add a wheelchair ramp, if necessary.

FIGURE OUT WHAT TYPE OF COMMUNITY YOU WANT You can choose a single-family house in a neighbourhood with people of different ages, a condominium or a retirement community. Before you decide to buy a single-family house, think about the amount of maintenance it would require and whether you could handle it yourself or afford to pay someone else to take care of it. You might decide that it would be better to move to a senior community or a condo and pay a monthly maintenance fee. If so, include community fees in your budget. Make sure you understand all the rules and restrictions in a homeowners association, condominium or retirement community before you commit.

DISCUSS YOUR PRIORITIES Many couples think they are on the same page and then realize that they are miles apart. Don’t assume that you and your spouse have envisioned your retirement in the same way. Sit down and talk about your goals and priorities.

Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. ©2021. All rights reserved.

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MEET THE

REALTOR How long have you been working in real estate?

Is there a particular area you specialize in, either in terms of neighbourhoods, or types of homes, or perhaps the type of clients you like to work with?

I just celebrated my 10 year anniversary in October 2020 time flies!

What attracted you to this business and how did you get started?

I work with all different price ranges, but focus primarily on Burlington, Hamilton (and its many communities), and Haldimand County.

Real estate is in my blood. My family has been in the industry for decades, and I have You are one of the always been drawn to Top 35 Realtors under the business from a the age of 35 with Royal BROKER very young age. After LePage, and have been university, I had the for several years now! great opportunity to In such a competitive market, with so many join the family business, and had realtors, what do you offer your clients that excellent mentors, which helped me further you think makes a difference? my education and learn the ins and outs of the industry.

I am grateful for the recognition, and for the trust my clients have placed in me. It’s hard What is it that makes you so passionate to put your finger on any one thing other about what you do? than a lot of hard work, but I would list the Every day is exciting and new, which keeps following: things very interesting. I have had some amazing clients over the years, which has made ∙ personalized and first-class service ∙ having a small team of hand-picked this career really enjoyable - many of these professionals clients have turned into good friends. I love being an integral part of transitional periods in ∙ using cutting edge technology to my clients’ lives, and helping these transitions market listings (which can be stressful for some) go as smoothly ∙ investing in a diversified marketing as possible. I enjoy integrating new technologies strategy to maximize exposure and strategies to market my clients’ homes. ∙ a results driven approach Treating each transaction and situation as ∙ and a connection with my clients by though I’m handling my own personal asset is genuinely caring about their best interests. the way I approach each client and situation.

L U K E O ’ R E I L LY

LUKEOREILLY.CA TOP 35 UNDER 35 WITH ROYAL LEPAGE (2018 – PRESENT) TOP 2% IN SALES NATIONALLY WITH ROYAL LEPAGE (2017 – PRESENT)

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Written By: JULIE ACHTERMEIER

There's no question we've hit the doldrums of winter, but on the positive side, spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer, and before you know it, we'll be ready to head out into the gardens. If you're planning to grow your vegetables this season, start now with seeds and enjoy your gardening practice early.

1. What to grow?

Decide what plants you would like to grow this year and do a little research. Consider the size of your gardens and how much space each plant will need. For example, planting watermelons in a small garden will crowd out other plants. Zucchini requires several plants to germinate and spreads out horizontally, so you will need a larger area. If space is a challenge, focus on taller plants rather than ground crawlers. Try green beans or cherry tomatoes, which tend to grow tall rather than spread out.

2. Choose a location indoors Seeds are usually sown indoors about six to eight weeks before the last frost of the season. You will need a location with good natural light, like a sunroom, or purchase grow lights from a hardware or gardening store. If you are ambitious, you may also want to consider buying an indoor pop-up greenhouse. An indoor greenhouse consists of shelves inside a zip-up plastic enclosure that traps heat and humidity to provide a prime environment for growing seeds. They are relatively small, and most will sit out of the way in a corner.

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3. Prepare your soil The process of planting does not have to be expensive or complicated. Egg cartons work well as starter pots. Be sure to label them, so it doesn't become a mystery garden unless you like to live on the wild side. It is recommended you plant seeds in a soilless peat moss mixed with equal parts vermiculite and perlite. This mix is lighter than potting soil, which can be too dense for the delicate seedling roots. You can also purchase ready-to-use pre-formed seed starters to keep the operation simple. Moisten the soil with warm water and follow the directions on the seed packets for planting.

4. Caring for your baby plants Once planted, your new seeds will need to be covered to stay warm and moist. You can use a seed tray cover or plastic wrap. Move them to a location out of direct sunlight in a warm room.

Ideally, the bottom of the seed tray should stay warm so you can use a heating mat (purchased from any gardening store) or place the tray on top of the refrigerator. Once germination has occurred, remove the cover and place in a location with bright light. You can also purchase a grow light if natural light is an issue. The seeds should be fertilized once a week with an organic liquid fertilizer to keep the roots and stalks healthy as they grow.

5. Transferring your seedlings When your new seedling stems begin to grow additional leaves, it's time to transfer them into larger containers with potting mix and compost.

Most garden centers sell an organic potting mix for vegetables, which contains the correct balance of nutrients for food-producing plants. Carefully move each seedling into their new pot filled with soil, and then water well. Keep your seedlings in a well-lit area out of direct sunlight. The seedlings are delicate and need time to get used to their new pots and soil. Check daily to ensure the soil does not dry out but be careful not to overwater. Once the threat of frost has passed and the seedlings are well-established, you can plant them directly in the garden or in pots to take outside.

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

MARKET UPDATE HAMILTON

NUMBER OF SALES

LAST YEAR

1056

983

1,000

865 800

803

722

THIS YEAR

779

692

669 577

600

506 486

444 400

200

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS 1,229 1,251 1,200 1,000

1,117 1,123

1,119 1,003

848 800

728

720

611 600

430 344

400 200

AUG

SEP

AVERAGE SALES PRICE

$600

NOV

DEC

JAN

($1,000)

723

662

$700

OCT

664 546

546

663 546

662

652 537

529

562

$500 $400 $300 $200 $100

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

SOURCE: REALTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON BURLINGTON ALL RESIDENTIAL COMPARISON AUGUST 2020 - JANUARY 2021

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

MARKET UPDATE BURLINGTON

NUMBER OF SALES

LAST YEAR

390

400

THIS YEAR

374

350 300

270 261

277

264

271

250

227

200

187

172 143

150

108

100 50

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS 525 500

444

419

400

319

353

319

300

230

267

261

214

200

136 75

100

AUG

SEP

AVERAGE SALES PRICE $1,000

772

760

NOV

DEC

JAN

($1,000)

913

856 $800

OCT

781

778

983

962

928

892

780

833

$600

$400

$200

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

SOURCE: REALTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON BURLINGTON ALL RESIDENTIAL COMPARISON AUGUST 2020 - JANUARY 2021

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Additional space available to rent adjacent to this unit. Excl HST and utilities.

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