The Realty Deal, Stephanie Pinet, Real Estate Broker in GTHA and Muskoka

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from our table to yours 🍂

Grateful for this community, for good food, and for the people who make Grimsby and West Niagara feel like home. Wishing you a cozy, delicious long weekend with the ones you love.

Stephanie Pinet, Broker of Record | Realty Hub Ontario Inc.

10/08/2026

Fall in Grimsby has a calendar, and I put it all in one place. 🍂

Inside my free Grimsby Fall Guide:
• Every date worth saving, from the Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival (Oct 9 to 12) to the Grimsby Glows Pumpkin Parade and the Santa Claus Parade
• A weekend short list from Grimsby Beach to the Beamsville Bench
• Six fall jobs to do on your home before the first frost

DM me FALL and I'll send it over.

Event details belong to their organizers and can change.
Stephanie Pinet, Broker of Record, REALTY HUB ONTARIO INC.

09/28/2026

🏡 Burlington rental for lease: furnished 2-bedroom, all-inclusive apartment near downtown Burlington!

Move-in ready, with no utility bills to worry about.

This fully furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath lower-level suite at 2-775 Ashley Ave is on a quiet street close to downtown, the waterfront, Burlington GO and the QEW/403.

✔ ALL-INCLUSIVE: heat, hydro and water included
✔ Fully furnished and renovated, just bring your suitcase
✔ Private, fully fenced yard
✔ 2 parking spaces
✔ In-suite laundry and central air
✔ Carpet-free

💲 $2,750/month

📲 DM me "ASHLEY" for details
📩 Message me to book your private showing

🎥 Photos and tour: https://therealtydeal.com/home/775
🔎 On REALTOR.ca: https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/30275384/2-775-ashley-avenue-burlington-brant

Stephanie Pinet
Broker of Record
Realty Hub Ontario, Brokerage
905-630-8255

08/29/2026

🏡 Some encouraging news for the Canadian real estate market.

Canada’s Big Six banks all just beat earnings expectations, with credit losses remaining relatively contained and Canadian banking continuing to perform well.

Why does this matter for real estate?

It’s another sign that the Canadian economy and consumer are holding up better than many expected, at the same time that the Bank of Canada is holding its rate at 2.25% and housing activity is showing signs of stabilizing.

Does this mean home prices are suddenly going to take off? No.

But stable rates + healthy lending + improving confidence could bring more buyers off the sidelines as we head into the fall market and 2027.

For buyers, this may be an interesting window while there’s still choice and negotiating power.

For sellers, improving buyer confidence is something worth watching.

Thinking about buying or selling in Burlington, Hamilton, Grimsby or Niagara? Send me a message and I’m happy to chat about what these changes actually mean for your plans.

https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2026/08/canadian-banks-top-estimates-with-35-capital-markets-gain/

Canada’s largest banks beat estimates across the board as trading and deals fueled a 35% gain from a year earlier in their capital-markets earnings, provisions for credit losses remained contained and the lenders’ domestic-banking units delivered solid results.

08/28/2026

The luxury market is alive and well. 👀🏡

This Forest Hill home was listed at $22M, received three competing offers, and sold for $23.5M.

Even in a shifting market, great homes in great locations are still commanding attention.

Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s talk strategy… knowing where the demand is (and where it isn’t) can make all the difference. 🔑

https://realestatemagazine.ca/bidding-war-pushes-forest-hill-home-to-23-5m/

One of Toronto’s biggest residential sales in years came after three buyers competed for a newly built home in Forest Hill.

08/24/2026

Simon and I have always had green thumbs. 🌿

In the seven years we’ve been together, we’ve lived in 7 different houses (and this one we’re staying in for a while so help me God!) aaand somehow, in every single one, we’ve talked about how much we’d love to have a greenhouse one day, for my veggies & flowers and his tropicals🌻

So when we found this house and it just happened to have a greenhouse, it felt like such a special little bonus. It wasn’t a dealbreaker or something we needed in our next home, especially because this one needs quite a bit of love.. but we are ridiculously happy to have it!

The greenhouse is actually around 100 years old, which makes it even more special. Reviving it and bringing it back to life is going to be one of our projects over the next little while (yes hunny, another project 🫠)

We’re excited to grow food and flowers, fill it with our tropical plants, and make it a space we actually live in and enjoy. We already love sitting out there after the sun goes down, and I can’t wait to host friends in there, have late-night drinks surrounded by plants, and sit inside listening to the rain on those warm, stormy summer nights. ⛈️🌿🥂

After 7 houses and so many “one day we’ll have a greenhouse” conversations… one day is finally here 🥰

Feeling very lucky and grateful that this little 100-year-old greenhouse gets to be ours to revive, enjoy and make memories in. 🤍

07/27/2026

*Why Now is a Good Time to Sell a Luxury House*

If you own a luxury house, you’re in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn’t. Sale prices and buyer demand are both up. So if you’re considering selling, now could be a great time to make your move.

Let’s talk about your most strategic move. Reach out to:
[email protected]

If you own a luxury house, you're in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn't.

07/21/2026

🏡 Want to know the secret to selling your home quickly in today’s market?

A lot of homeowners assume homes just aren’t selling anymore. That’s simply not true.

The homes that are selling quickly all have a few things in common:
✔️ They’re priced strategically from day one.
✔️ They show beautifully, online and in person.
✔️ They have a marketing plan that creates excitement instead of letting the listing sit.

The market has changed, but buyers are still making moves. The difference is they’re being more selective than they were a few years ago. Homes that are priced and presented properly continue to stand out and often sell much faster than expected. (Keeping Current Matters)

If you’ve been wondering:
• “What is my home actually worth today?”
• “What should I do before listing?”
• “How do I avoid sitting on the market?”

Let’s chat. I’ll put together a custom strategy based on today’s market conditions in your neighbourhood—no pressure, just honest advice.

📩 Send me a message or comment “SELL” below, and let’s talk about getting your home sold with confidence.

[email protected]

When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast.

07/05/2026

Summer wolf weekend over too soon!
Love you gals
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06/03/2026

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