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GRIMSBY CLOSE TO EVERYTHING Spacious 2 bed, 1 bath condo in the heart of Grimsby. Master bedrm w/ ensuite privilege. Insuite laundry, A/C, underground parking, roomy balcony & more.

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Reach out to discuss how our experience can be your asset in this unpredictable market

As we welcome in 2023, we hope you’ve all had a peaceful and relaxing holiday with family and friends, and we look forward to all of the potential that the New Year holds!

The real estate market has taken us on a roller coaster ride the past few years, so one important thing to remember in real estate is that there will always be fluctuations in the markets. Thankfully, the markets seem to be stabilizing into pre-pandemic patterns, and most home prices have risen and fallen at relatively the same pace. This means that even though your home may not be valued as highly now as it would have been a year ago, neither is the home you were looking to purchase. While it’s impossible to know with certainty what the year ahead holds, one thing you can count on is that we’re here to help!

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A SIX-STEP, BACK TO BASICS FINANCIAL PLAN FOR ALMOST EVERY CANADIAN

BY JASON WOODS

It’s a tough time to know what the right financial move is at the moment.

Interest rates are increasing, while stocks are in bearish territory. It’s easy to forget that there are smart things that you can do right now regardless of the uncertainty.

1

Get rid of your high-interest debt.

Do you have any debt with an interest rate above 7% or more? (If you have credit-card debt, you likely do!) If so, pay it down first. Why? Well, odds are that any returns you make from investing will be less than the interest you pay on your debts, which sort of defeats the whole purpose.

2

Build an emergency fund.

OK, so you’ve paid off your high-interest debt. Time to invest, right?

Almost. First, you should stash away three to six months of living expenses in a savings account or somewhere else low risk. That way, if you get laid off or your car has issues, you’ll have enough cash to ride things out without taking on any more high-interest debt. Which would put you back at step one.

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Maximize your employer match.

At last! It’s time to invest! So, where to begin? If your employer matches

your contributions to a Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP), start there.

You can contribute as much as 18% of your income, and employers typically match 3–6%. For example: if you made $60K and your company matches 5% of your salary - your company will give you an extra $3,000 in income to put toward retirement. Not taking advantage of this is like refusing 5% of your salary.

4

Max out your tax-advantaged accounts.

5

Pay down low-interest debts.

6

Invest in yourself or in your children

The Canadian government, as an incentive to encourage us to save for retirement, offers two special investment accounts. An RRSP reduces your taxable income so that you pay less tax now, while also sheltering any income earned in the plan. A TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account) allows you to contribute an annual amount and any income earned in the plan is not subject to tax. If you invest outside these accounts, you’re voluntarily paying more taxes.

Once your TFSA and RRSP are maxed out, consider paying down your lower-interest debts, like a mortgage or student loans, since these debts still have interest that can negate your investment gains. It’s hard to be super prescriptive about whether this is the right move for you, because it depends on your debt situation, but definitely look at your interest rates and your investment expectations.

If you’ve reached step six, congratulations! Now you can think about what to do with the rest of your money. You can put some into a personal investment account, say. Or save for a new house. Or sock away money for your children’s college or university education.

Following these simple steps will help you save for a comfortable retirement irrespective of the short term economic volatility.

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HOW TO

TRANSFORM ANY ROOM INTO A FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR

MULTI-PURPOSE LIVING

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s lifestyles shifted due to the coronavirus pandemic, our homes had to adapt to new activities and routines. Dining rooms and closets became home offices, kids’ bedrooms served as home-school spaces, and guest rooms were outfitted with workout equipment.

Flex spaces are intended to help your home better accommodate your day-to-day life.

Guest bedrooms, for example, can often be reimagined for more frequent and flexible use. People are realizing that an entire room in their home dedicated to an occasional house guest may not be the best use of space – a commodity that has become decidedly more precious over the past year. To maximize function within your home’s existing floor plan, follow these tips for creating a flex space that works with your lifestyle.

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THINK OUTSIDE A ROOM’S ASSIGNED FUNCTION

Consider your home’s least-used spaces, such as a formal dining room, breakfast nook, sitting room or extra closet, and how they could be put to better use. Your home’s builder might have intended the room for a specific purpose, but feel free to readjust if that doesn’t align with your everyday priorities. Nothing is off-limits for reimagining how a space can be used.

A flex space should be designed around the activities that will take place there, such as working, exercising, doing homework and more. People are surprised by how cohesive they can make a space if they start from ‘What should the space facilitate?’ versus ‘What is supposed to be in this room?’.

CONSIDER YOUR LONG-TERM NEEDS

As you configure your flex space, consider how your needs might change as time goes on, and plan for flexibility. If you have young children at home, think about how it will be utilized as they grow up. If you will host a lot of family or guests in the future, think about how you’ll accommodate them. Opt for lightweight, easy-to-move furniture to help ensure your setup can be rearranged as needed. When it comes to exercise equipment, consider alternatives to large and bulky equipment, such as tension bands. These can be kept in a decorative bin or basket and still provide a full-body workout.

PLAN FOR STORAGE

Incorporate plenty of storage into your flex room to manage clutter and maximize space.

Add storage that can be closed off – cabinets with doors to hide messes and contain all the items necessary for whatever activities will be taking place in the room. Choose furniture or containers that can stylishly and efficiently accommodate your storage needs, whether that’s for workout gear, office supplies, toys or other items.

COMPARTMENTALIZE THE FLEX SPACE

If your flex space will serve multiple functions, section off areas of the room for each need.

For example, designate one corner for a home office and use the other side of the room as a workout space. Room dividers or shelving units can serve as physical barriers that separate the space and offer added privacy. For a visual cue, lay down rugs or paint an accent wall to specify different sections.

USE FLEXIBLE FURNITURE

If you want to have a multi-purpose space, you need to have multipurpose furniture.

Outfit your room with pieces that can transform to suit different needs or activities. Look for nesting furniture that can be stacked or separated, tables with extendable leaves or fold-down mechanisms, and armoires that can open up to reveal a workspace. Just be sure to measure the room carefully before purchasing furniture.

REFLECT YOUR PERSONALITY

Customize your flex space to suit your style. Use it as an opportunity to go bold with a dramatic paint colour or patterned wallpaper. Or tailor it to a certain hobby or interest.

There are so many creative ways to utilize extra space, so take it as an opportunity to showcase your personality and passions.

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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 1,000

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AUG

SEPT

788

NOV

($1,000)

864

863 $800

OCT

778 793

779 793

JULY

AUG

836

797 720

715

711

$700 $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100

JUNE

SEPT

OCT

NOV

SOURCE: REALTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON BURLINGTON ALL RESIDENTIAL COMPARISON JUNE 2021 - NOVEMBER 2022

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MARKET UPDATE BURLINGTON

LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF SALES

THIS YEAR

325 300

279

258

233

250

198

200

246

234

209

182

178

168 143

150 100 50

JUNE

JULY

AUG

SEPT

OCT

NOV

NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS 517 500

425

407

400

360

364

311

303

300

307 264

254

239

221

200

100

JUNE

JULY

AVERAGE SALES PRICE

AUG

SEPT

OCT

($1,000)

1,251 $1,200

1,143

1,138

1,036

NIOV

1,055 1,039

$1,000

1,065

1,175

1,149 968

980 895

$800 $600 $400 $200

JUNE

JULY

AUG

SEPT

OCT

NOV

SOURCE: REALTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON BURLINGTON ALL RESIDENTIAL COMPARISON JUNE 2021 - NOVEMBER 2022

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Isaac Phillips SALES REPRESENTATIVE

NANCY ORT*

Top 1% for Royal Lepage in Canada 21 years. 905.774.7631

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$1,135,000

905.774.8144 ISAACPHILLIPS.COM

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$749,000

NEW LISTING - QUIET COUNTRY ROAD Bright living area, gorgeous remodelled kitchen w/ granite, enclosed sunroom and full finished bsmt, both w/heated floors. Heated AG pool, hot tub, 3 gazebos, parking for RV.

$509,900

$585,000

NEW LISTING - 10.9 ACRE HOBBY FARM! Beautiful wooded lot! Bright kitchen, cozy living, separate sitting area. 2 bdrms on 2nd floor. Original trim throughout, built in cabinetry. 2 car garage & chicken coop.

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$599,900

$649,000

DIRECT WATERFRONT Walking distance to fantastic sand beaches and Long Point Conservation Park. Lot has metal retaining wall and boat slip with access to Lake Erie.

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$1,275,000

$699,900

AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOME Huge 59 x 273 ft lot w/above ground pool! Charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath home offers large bright kitchen, den overlooks back yard. 3 large bdrms w/ plank flooring. Oversize double garage.

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EXTENSIVE RENO SINCE 2021 Gorgeous 3 bed 2 bath home with tasteful decor!

Updates incl custom kitchen w/ quartz, high end windows/ doors, carport, front deck, central air, & more! On extra wide 62 foot lot!

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$2,200,000

RARE COMBINATION Tidy brick home, with separate indoor pool building & detached double garage, plus commercial retail /workshop truck repair facility. Separate driveways, tons of parking. PLUS highway 3 exposure. Dunnville.

RARE LAKE ERIE WATERFRONT New 2021 engineered breakwall. Sand beach, fabulous water views, detached garage, quiet road, & walking distance to golf course. Older cottage in hill top location. Value in land.

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$584,000

EXCELLENT STARTER HOME! on quiet street, 50'x120' lot. Large living room w/ big windows, spacious oak kitchen, 3 beds. Full bsmt rec room w/ gas fireplace, tons of storage. Huge back yard, carport.

NEW LISTING - AFFORDABLE LAKE LIVING Cozy 2 bed w/amazing, unobstructed Lake Erie views. Large wide lot. Loads of natural light fill open concept home. Gas fireplace, bright kitchen. 4 pc bath, attached garage.

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$499,000

NEW LISTING - RARE OPPORTUNITY! to purchase Lakeshore Road lot with open panoramic views of Lake Erie. Great neighbourhood offers open farm field views.

Buyer to perform due diligence. Dunnville.

ERIN ROBERTS**

$6,750,000

SUCCESSFUL MARINA! On the Lower Grand River with access to Lake Erie. 5 acres, dock rentals, trailer storage, boat storage summer and winter, fuel sales, pump out service, restaurant on site. Dunnville.

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 7 separate units. Huge parking areas. Large loading dock w/covered space + additional exterior concrete loading docks. 17 roll up loading doors. General industrial zoning.

TEXT CODES TO 844-928-0132 for MORE INFO & PHOTOS! *Sales Representative ** Marketing Coordinator

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