David Hildebrand - Re/Max Escarpment

David Hildebrand - Re/Max Escarpment I'm a local realtor to the Niagara region who is focused on helping you make every move a dream come true.

My goal is to introduce you to a better way of doing real estate; where you can sell with confidence, buy with clarity and love your experience.

08/21/2026

Now for sale: $824,900 — 2483 Shurie Road, Smithville

This raised bungalow sits on a huge 86 x 120 ft lot with no neighbours on one side, just steps to Alma Acres Park. One owner since it was built in 1999, and noticeably larger than most raised bungalows in the area at 1,487 sq ft on the main level alone, plus a fully finished basement.

Inside, the open-concept kitchen, dining, and living space is finished in vinyl plank flooring under vaulted ceilings, with a large kitchen island. The basement adds an office that doubles as a fourth bedroom, a 3-piece bathroom, and a spacious rec room, with genuine in-law suite potential and direct walk-up access to the garage.

Outside, the insulated double car garage splits into parking and a fully equipped workshop, the driveway parks four vehicles, and a large deck is ready for entertaining.

Take the full virtual tour: 2483ShurieRoad.ca

For more information, call me at 905-353-5149

08/16/2026

Ever wonder what’s actually under a rural property that isn’t on municipal water? This is a cistern — here’s the real size, what it looks like, and exactly how it gets filled.

If you’re coming from the city, cisterns are one of those “nobody tells you this” details about country living in West Lincoln. Once you know what’s normal, it stops being a mystery and starts being just... part of owning a country property.

Looking for more tips on living in the country? Contact me anytime — always happy to help.

OPEN HOUSE TODAY!📍4145 Sixteen Road, St. Ann’s💰$1,300,000🏡 Beautiful 25 acre property with a 5 stall horse barn!
08/15/2026

OPEN HOUSE TODAY!

📍4145 Sixteen Road, St. Ann’s
💰$1,300,000
🏡 Beautiful 25 acre property with a 5 stall horse barn!

Happy 33rd birthday to the woman of my dreams and the love of my life! You’re an amazing woman and a joy to be around. A...
08/13/2026

Happy 33rd birthday to the woman of my dreams and the love of my life! You’re an amazing woman and a joy to be around. As your husband, I’m amazed at how fulfilled and wonderful my life is because you’re in it. You’re a blessing to everyone you meet and a truly wonderful person inside and out. I’m so happy to spend my life with you, raise our children with you and celebrate this day with you. Happy birthday, love, you’re the best!

07/14/2026

West Lincoln and Smithville real estate just told two very different stories with almost the exact same number. Both markets saw benchmark prices fall by roughly seven percent year-over-year — West Lincoln down to $834,900, Smithville down to $665,200 — nearly identical drops despite a $169,700 gap between them. But price isn’t actually the headline this month. Inventory is.

Months of inventory jumped from 5.5 to 8.3 in West Lincoln and from 3.8 to 6.6 in Smithville, both in a single month. That’s a meaningful shift, not a small wobble, and it’s pushing both markets further into buyer’s territory heading into summer. Sales slowed in both areas too — West Lincoln down 25% month-over-month, Smithville down 42% — while new listings kept arriving, which is exactly what drives months of inventory higher. Homes are sitting longer as a result: 63 days in West Lincoln, 79 in Smithville, with sales-to-list ratios slipping below 93% in both markets.

If you’re a buyer eyeing Smithville or West Lincoln, this is the most negotiating room either market has offered in months — without prices actually crashing. If you’re a seller, pricing discipline matters more right now than it did back in the spring.

Whether you’re relocating from Hamilton, the GTA, or already living in West Lincoln and thinking about your next move, this is the kind of shift worth understanding before you make a decision on either side of the transaction. I break down the full month-over-month and year-over-year numbers for both markets every month, so you’re never guessing where things actually stand.

Want the complete June 2026 report, plus a game plan for your specific situation? Head to SmithvilleRealtor.com or comment SMITHVILLE and I’ll send it your way.

‼️EXCLUSIVE - COMING SOON‼️🏡 Tucked at the back of a quiet, family-friendly subdivision with a park around the corner an...
07/13/2026

‼️EXCLUSIVE - COMING SOON‼️

🏡 Tucked at the back of a quiet, family-friendly subdivision with a park around the corner and downtown just minutes away, 6 Jayla Lane is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome built in 2021 and finished top to bottom — no updates needed, no projects to take on.

🔑 What sets it apart: turnkey finishes throughout, a layout built for everyday family life, and a location that balances quiet and convenience in a way that’s hard to find at this price point.

🚙 One driveway spot plus a garage space rounds out the package.

📞 For more information, call me at 905-353-5149

West Lincoln and Smithville just posted almost the exact same year-over-year price drop — 7.3% and 7.2% — despite a $169...
07/03/2026

West Lincoln and Smithville just posted almost the exact same year-over-year price drop — 7.3% and 7.2% — despite a $169,700 gap between the two markets. Swipe through for the full breakdown.

Here’s what June 2026 looked like across both parts of the West Lincoln real estate market:

West Lincoln benchmark price sits at $834,900, down 7.3% from $900,600 last June. Months of inventory climbed to 8.3, officially putting West Lincoln in buyer’s market territory. New listings surged 75% in a single month, from 24 to 42, while homes sold dropped 25%.

In the Town of Smithville, benchmark price came in at $665,200, down 7.2% year-over-year. Homes here are taking nearly twice as long to sell as they did last June — cumulative days on market jumped from 42 to 79. Months of inventory nearly doubled too, from 4.1 to 6.6.

The takeaway for anyone watching the Smithville Ontario real estate market or considering a move to West Lincoln: both markets shifted firmly toward buyers, at almost identical rates, which tells us this is a regional trend, not a one-town story. If you’re a buyer, this is real negotiating leverage. If you’re selling, pricing accurately from day one matters more than it has in months.

Comment SMITHVILLE and I’ll send you the full June 2026 market report for West Lincoln and Smithville, plus what it means for your specific situation.

David Hildebrand | SmithvilleRealtor.com
REALTOR® with RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc. SmithvilleSnapshot.com | 905-353-5149

06/02/2026

If you’re buying a home in West Lincoln or Smithville, here’s what to ask at every showing before you ever book an inspection.

Most of the housing stock in this area was built between the 1970s and 1980s. That means the major systems — roof, furnace, hot water tank, windows — are aging, and knowing their ages before you make an offer gives you either a negotiating position or a realistic budget for what’s coming.

There are also a few things that come up regularly in West Lincoln home inspections that buyers from Hamilton and the GTA often don’t know to look for. Aluminum wiring is common in 1970s homes here and needs a licensed electrician to assess — your insurer will ask about it. Clay soil and block foundations are standard in this area, and decades of soil movement can put real pressure on those foundations. Know what horizontal cracking actually means before your inspector tells you. Attic mould shows up frequently in inspections across West Lincoln — usually a ventilation issue, not a structural one, but it needs to be on the table before you close.

And on any home with an addition, a finished basement, a garage, or an outbuilding — ask whether it was permitted. Unpermitted work can affect your mortgage approval, your insurance, and your ability to resell. Ask at the showing. Not at the inspection.

Your agent should already know to ask all of this. If they don’t, that’s worth knowing too.

Comment FIRSTHOME and I’ll send you the free buyer’s guide for Smithville and West Lincoln — everything you need before you make an offer. SmithvilleRealtor.com

Well Marley got super sick on her actual birthday but our family had such a fun time celebrating her turning 2 this past...
06/02/2026

Well Marley got super sick on her actual birthday but our family had such a fun time celebrating her turning 2 this past weekend! 🎉

Marley you are the sweetest and most fierce girl I’ve ever met. Your death stares and sweet smiles make my heart so happy each and every day. I love your passion and zest for life, and watching you grow up is one of life’s very best privileges. May God bless you and keep you this coming year.

I love you so much and am so honoured to be your dad ❤️

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