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08/20/2026

A house sitting on the market for 60 days can create an immediate reaction from buyers:

“What’s wrong with it?”

Sometimes, nothing.

When buyers have more homes to choose from, every listing is being compared against the competition.

The price might be slightly off. The photos or presentation may not be connecting. Showing access could be making things difficult. Or there may simply be another home down the street that buyers currently see as better value.

That’s why time on market can be incredibly useful information for a seller.

It’s feedback from the market.

The important question isn’t only, “Why hasn’t my house sold?”

It’s “What are buyers seeing that I may be missing?”

Sellers, I’m curious. If your home had been sitting for 60 days, what would you look at first?

Just Sold! 1363 Ott Road, Stevensville. Five acres, private pond, bungalow.Multiple offers within 3 days. Sold firm. Ful...
08/18/2026

Just Sold!

1363 Ott Road, Stevensville. Five acres, private pond, bungalow.

Multiple offers within 3 days. Sold firm. Full asking price.

To the sellers, congratulations and thank you for trusting me with this one. To every buyer who came to the table, I appreciate you.

This is what the right marketing, the right pricing, and the right timing can do in today's Niagara market.

If you're thinking about selling and wondering what your property could do, let's have that conversation.

📱 905-329-8146
📧 [email protected]
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Jay Pacecca | Royal LePage NRC Realty

08/13/2026

If someone tells you Niagara is a buyer’s market, they’re only telling you half the story.

The July numbers are a great example.

Overall, Niagara is sitting in balanced territory with roughly five months of inventory. But that regional number hides some very different things happening underneath it.

Niagara-on-the-Lake saw sales rise significantly year over year.

Lincoln had fewer sales, yet the average sale price was higher.

That’s why looking at Niagara as one market can be misleading.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, what’s happening in your specific community, price range and property type matters far more than a regional headline.

Which Niagara community would you like me to break down next?

Just listed in Stevensville and this one stops you mid-scroll.Five acres. A private pond. A massive rear deck. A bungalo...
08/07/2026

Just listed in Stevensville and this one stops you mid-scroll.

Five acres. A private pond. A massive rear deck. A bungalow with hardwood floors and a brick fireplace. All under $625,000 in Niagara.

I put together a full video walkthrough, take two minutes and see if this is the move you've been waiting for.

🎬 https://youtu.be/m4STNgTZYNg

📍 1363 Ott Road, Stevensville, Fort Erie
Jay Pacecca | Royal LePage NRC Realty | 905-329-8146

Just listed in Stevensville and this one is worth a closer look.Five acres. A private pond. A massive rear deck. An over...
08/05/2026

Just listed in Stevensville and this one is worth a closer look.

Five acres. A private pond. A massive rear deck. An oversized two-car garage with room for 10 vehicles total. A bungalow with hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, and that quiet country feeling.

1363 Ott Road is the kind of property buyers in Niagara keep describing but can never seem to find: real acreage, genuine privacy, space to breathe, and you are still minutes from Crystal Beach, the Friendship Trail, and everyday Fort Erie convenience.

Property taxes are just $4,930 a year. The full appliance package stays, and so does the Kubota generator.

Under $625,000.

If this is the kind of move you have been waiting for, reach out anytime to arrange a private showing.

📍 1363 Ott Road, Stevensville, Fort Erie
Jay Pacecca | Royal LePage NRC Realty
📱 905-329-8146

07/30/2026

Everyone keeps asking whether this is a buyer’s market.

But I think there is a better question we should be asking.

Does today’s market work for your goals?

Niagara home sales increased 6.4% from May to June, while new listings barely changed. At the same time, home prices remain below where they were one year ago.

That suggests buyers are becoming more confident, but it does not mean every buyer should rush or every seller should wait.

Your decision should depend on your goals, finances, timeline, and the type of property you are buying or selling.

Market labels can be helpful, but they cannot tell you what is right for your life.

Wondering what today’s Niagara market means for your situation? Send me a message or visit jaypacecca.ca. I am always happy to help.

What is one question you have about today’s real estate market?

07/16/2026

Are St. Catharines buyers starting to move again?
The June numbers gave us an interesting clue.
149 homes sold during the month, compared with 142 in June of last year.
Homes also sold a little faster, with the average time on market dropping from 34 days to 31 days.
Prices remain below last year’s levels, but activity appears to be improving.
For buyers, that may mean there is still an opportunity to make a thoughtful move before more competition returns.
For sellers, it is another reminder that pricing properly matters.
The benchmark price is helpful for understanding the overall market, but it does not tell you what every individual home is worth. Neighbourhood, condition, property type, lot size, and updates can all make a meaningful difference.
Are you still watching the market, or are you starting to think about your next move?

Send me a private message or visit jaypacecca.ca. I am always happy to help you understand what the market means for your situation.

Jay Pacecca
Royal LePage NRC Realty
Helping you with confidence, one step at a time.

07/09/2026

Three Niagara neighbourhoods buyers are sleeping on right now, and one of them might surprise you.
Pelham.
And not just Fonthill.
Larger lots. Quieter streets. It feels like you have left the city without actually giving anything up.
Thorold may be the value play right now.
One of the more accessible entry points in Niagara, sitting right beside St. Catharines with easy access to the 406.
Buyers who missed St. Catharines prices a few years ago are quietly finding their way here.
And then there is Port Colborne.
This one does not get talked about enough.
Lake Erie access. A downtown with character. A slower pace. And prices that can feel very different from some of Niagara's busier markets.
Buyers from outside Niagara are starting to notice what makes this place special.
The best moves are usually made before the conversation gets loud.
Which one should I break down next? Pelham, Thorold, or Port Colborne?
Drop it in the comments.

Jay Pacecca
Royal LePage NRC Realty
Helping YOU! One move at a time.

07/02/2026

If you are planning to wait until fall to sell your home, it may be worth rethinking that strategy.
A lot of homeowners assume fall is automatically the best time to list. But because so many people think that way, fall can also bring more competition.
More listings.
More sellers trying to stand out.
More homes for buyers to compare.
Right now, there are still active buyers in Niagara. Families trying to get settled before school starts. Relocations. Buyers who have been watching the market for months and are finally ready to move.
Yes, Niagara is still in a buyer’s market overall. That matters. But market conditions are not the same in every neighbourhood, price range, or property type.
Some sellers may be facing less competition right now than they would if they waited until fall.
Fall is not magic. It is just familiar.
The best time to sell is not always when everyone else lists. It is when your competition is lower and the right buyers are still active.
Summer or fall? Which do you think is actually the better time to sell?
Drop your answer in the comments.

Jay Pacecca
Royal LePage NRC Realty
Helping you with confidence, one step at a time.

Midsummer 2026 Niagara Market Update 🏡A lot has changed since January, and I put together this quick snapshot to help ma...
06/30/2026

Midsummer 2026 Niagara Market Update 🏡

A lot has changed since January, and I put together this quick snapshot to help make sense of it.
Here's what the numbers are telling us:
Sales are up 78% since January (318 → 565). Homes are selling about 26 days faster. New listings are up 61%, giving buyers more options. And the benchmark price is down roughly $50,000 compared to May 2025, sitting at $575,300.
For buyers: affordability has genuinely improved compared to last year, and you have more to choose from. That said, the better homes are still moving. Knowing your numbers before the right one shows up matters.
For sellers: this is still a market where pricing and presentation make the difference. Buyers are comparing carefully right now.
Swipe through the full carousel for the breakdown. And if you have questions about what this means for your specific situation, feel free to reach out, happy to chat.

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