Hamilton/Burlington Real Estate News - AUG 2023
HAMILTON REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE
Please don't hesitate to reach out for detailed stats that are specific to your neighbourhood, or even if you're just curious about what the house down the street sold for – it'd be great to hear from you!
SOLDS!!
13 SERENITY LANE-849,900.00
LEASE-17 LYONS AVE - MAIN FLOOR IN WELLAND $2000.00/MTH
OLD OR NEW: WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU?
There are various pros and cons when it comes to newer vs. older homes.
Deciding between a newer home and an older home can be tricky as it comes down to individual preferences and priorities. Here are a few advantages of OLDER HOMES:
Established Location - Older homes are often located in well-established communities with mature trees. They're also usually close to popular downtown amenities.
Classic Character - Older homes usually boast unique architectural features such as crown moulding and stained glass windows.
Solid Structures - The craftsmanship and quality of materials that went into building homes years ago were usually second to none.
Outdoor Space - Older homes tend to have larger lots which is important if you value your privacy or wish to add an addition in the future.
Newer homes, on the other hand, have their own unique set of perks. Here are a few advantages of NEWER HOMES:
Customizable - You’re able to easily customize a brand-new home to suit your style with unique features such as heated floors or granite countertops.
Functional Features - Newer homes are laid out with functional features such as attached garages, practical storage and ensuite bathrooms.
Low Maintenance - You're not likely to encounter any serious issues as everything will be brand new. The home's exterior will also be much easier to maintain.
Energy Efficient - Better windows, insulation and overall sealing mean newer homes are more energy efficient which translates into lower monthly utility bills.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT IN HAMILTON
Buying locally grown “farm to table” food helps support our amazing local farmers!
Supporting local businesses has been extremely important to our community over the past few years.
Buying locally grown “farm to table” food from places such as the Hamilton Farmers' Market also helps support our amazing local farmers. Here’s some food for thought on buying locally-grown produce:
Nutritious
Minimizing the time from the farm to the table ensures that fruits and vegetables retain the maximum amount of nutrients.
Greener
Transporting food long distances is detrimental to the environment as it requires extra packaging and increased emissions from fuel.
Tastier
With no need for long-distance travel, produce is picked at peak freshness so it's loaded with taste, pardon the pun.
Preservation
Buying locally grown food helps protect farmland and wildlife from sprawling urban development.
Convenient
Many neighbourhoods have agricultural groups such as Plan B Organic Farms that provide a weekly box of fresh, locally grown produce that can oftentimes be delivered right to your door!
So there you have it – buying local is miles better! For a fun day out, visit a “pick your own” fruit farm. Not only will you be able to eat the tastiest fruit around but you'll also help support our hardworking farmers and local businesses.
