Ved Bhat, Realtor

10/09/2026

Says the guy whose carousels average five slides.

But it would be so nice to post one picture that tells the whole story. Easier said than done. I’m going to try.

10/07/2026

AI gave me the recipe, but I still had to cook.

AI is everywhere — in the news, in conversations, and in the way we work, whatever your profession. Everyone is debating whether AI is taking jobs away. Not me. AI isn’t smarter than me; I see it as a good, efficient assistant.

Outside of work, I wanted to make jambalaya at home, so I asked Claude. It answered fast, and it changed the plan when I told it the rice was already cooked. But it can’t cook, and it can’t taste. That part was still on me — just like everything else, real estate included.

Ask AI all you want. When it’s time to get the work done, give me a call.

10/06/2026

Since 1992, the Vineland ARTfest has been a community fundraiser. This Thanksgiving weekend, October 10, 11 and 12, it’s back in Vineland with three days of art, crafts, food and music, raising funds for Twenty Valley Public School.

While you’re out enjoying the ARTfest, stop by my open house on Sunday from 2 to 4 PM.

4529 Garden Gate Terrace, Beamsville, is listed at $650,000. It’s a semi-detached two-storey built in 1997, with three bedrooms, four baths and finished space on all three levels. There’s a separate living and dining room, plus a basement great room, so there’s room for everyone to gather and room for everyone to have their own space.

Come by, have a look, and ask me anything. Julie Nickerson | Your Niagara Realtor®️ is the Seller Representative, and I can be your Buyer Representative.

Ved Bhat, REALTOR® | Royal LePage NRC Realty, Brokerage
Cell: 365.855.6477

10/05/2026

It’s in Fonthill. That’s attractive enough by itself. But wait, there’s more.

The backyard has no rear neighbours, because it backs onto protected green land. If you like your backyard privacy, this is the house for you.

Inside: hardwood floors, wainscotting, and a gas fireplace framed by custom cabinetry. The eat-in kitchen was redone in 2020, with granite counters and views of that yard. Four bedrooms upstairs, and a finished basement with a second gas fireplace.

Made for Fonthill life, and family life.
43 Stella St, Fonthill | $799,000

if you’re interested, let me know. I can represent buyers without any conflict of interest.

Listed by Pauline Oliver - EXP/ The Barry Team and Emily Barry REALTOR® eXp Realty, Brokerage.

10/04/2026

More than half of Ontarians in their twenties still live with a parent. The ones I talk to in Niagara say they can't afford to rent. The median age of a first-time home buyer in Canada is 36. So who's actually buying homes?

Fewer buyers, more listings, older first-time buyers. What demographics, the economy and immigration mean for Niagara buyers and sellers.

10/01/2026

Every month, my industry friend Amber Estabrooks | Niagara Realtor organizes a dinner club that visits a different spot and gives back to a charitable cause. This month’s cause: No One Goes Hungry by Carey Benvenuti . This month’s spot: No Tell Cocktail Salon & Bar in Niagara Falls. No Tell Cocktail
By day it’s a hair salon. By night it turns into a cocktail speakeasy, with oysters served by Flame & pearl . Watching them prepare it all up close was fascinating.
And the charcuterie? Not your mama’s charcuterie board, and it tasted excellent.
If you haven’t been yet, you must give it a visit. Let me know what you think.

09/29/2026

Hey people, this happened.

Rookie again — and it’s the best feeling ever. But I didn’t earn it alone. It belongs just as much to the kindness of my clients, colleagues, associates and well-wishers.

Always thankful, and more energized than ever to serve the community I’m part of.
Royal LePage NRC Realty

09/29/2026

If you know me, you know coffee and I go back a long way.
My Niagara coffee map tracks every coffee shop and café I’ve visited across the region over the last few years: 32 so far, in 10 towns.
It’s not just about the coffee. Coffee shops are community hubs, where people meet, eat, chat, and sometimes make new friends. That’s been true for me too. They’re where I’ve met people and made friends of my own.
Thank you to the small business owners behind them, for the passion you run them with, and for the space, food and drinks that make every visit a great experience.
Today is National Coffee Day. Go visit your local coffee shop. Talk to a stranger, buy a coffee, and post it on Instagram tagging the business. Every little bit helps.

Still two towns to go: Wainfleet and West Lincoln. If I’ve missed your favourite, tell me and I’ll go.

The full map: vedbhat.ca/niagara-coffee-shops


Palms Coffee Bar FONT Coffee Bar | Niagara Cafe ☕️ Black Sheep Coffee Roasters 🪴 SPROUT Plant Parlour & Café Pickadilly Books & Coffee

09/28/2026

I like fun. I like personality. But at work, I’m professional, organized and very communicative.
I’ll be honest, it’s been a busy few days, and a fun few days too, so I haven’t had time to work on my content. In the meantime, I thought I’d try this cool format out and share it.
Location courtesy of 11 Primrose Street, a beautiful semi-detached condo bungalow for sale in the heart of Fonthill.
Coming up soon:
* A reel on the No Tell Cocktail and the oysters by Flame & pearl
* The fabulous,fun,colourful wedding of my industry colleague, mentor and work friend, Carlie Smith

09/24/2026

Strange things do happen. Stoke Deli Bar (Stoke Deli Bar )is right here in Fonthill, and I had never been in. Maybe you’ve dropped by, but it has never made my Niagara diaries, until now.

On a sunny September day I finally visited, and I loved the vibe, with light streaming in everywhere.

Stoke sits at the busy corner of Highway 20 and Pelham Street. It’s a modern, women-owned deli bar serving specialty coffee, baked treats, sandwiches and small plates. They bake their bread in house, sourdough and focaccia included. It looked excellent, so the sandwich is on my list for next time.

This time I had the iced matcha, and it tasted well different and my friend who’s a regular there said she buys their Matcha powder and it is special.. They also sell other supplies, including their own line of hot sauces and staples.

It’s comfortable and friendly, so you’re likely to find me there with my laptop. Some days I want people around, and I still want to be left alone. That’s what a good café gives you.