RE/MAX Niagara Realty Ltd., Brokerage

09/14/2026

A great way to kick off our September Education Series with a full house for Habits of a Top Producer with Jay Cashubec.

Thank you, Jay, for sharing your insights, strategies and experience with us.

And thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person and online, for making it such a great session!

09/11/2026

The Market Minute ⏱️

August brought some exciting momentum to RE/MAX Escarpment & Niagara heading into fall:

🏡 1,884 sales, up 43.27% year over year.
📈 13,235 year-to-date sales, up 21.16%.
🏠 New listings are up 4.77% year over year.

Across the broader market, inventory is tightening, while the benchmark price remained virtually unchanged at $728,400 in Hamilton/Burlington.

⚖️ With 4.4 months of inventory, the market continues to find more balance, giving buyers choice while creating opportunities for sellers.

💰 Mortgage renewals will also be an important conversation this fall, especially as more Canadians choose shorter mortgage terms, according to a new report from CMHC.

And yes, there will be plenty of tariff talk.

The key is to understand the local market and help clients make informed decisions based on facts, not headlines.

Know the market. Lead conversations that matter.

09/08/2026

August closed with some encouraging signs that buyer momentum may be starting to build heading into the fall market.

Read this week’s Appointment Centre Report for the full story!

August closed with some encouraging signs that buyer momentum may be starting to build heading into the fall market.

09/08/2026

What are the latest numbers telling us about the market heading into fall?

There’s plenty to take from August’s data — from regional sales and inventory trends to the continued momentum at RE/MAX Escarpment & Niagara.

Check out the August Market Pulse!

August 2026 Market Pulse: Staying Ahead Starts with the Right Insight 📊☀️ 🔹 Regional Unit Sales: Hamilton: YoY -18.6% (363 U ...

09/04/2026

The Market Minute ⏱️

Could the real estate market be gaining momentum this fall?

The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25% this week, while Canada’s economy continues to show signs of recovery. GDP grew 3.3% in Q2, and housing activity is showing signs of a rebound.

In their latest report, RBC says Canada’s housing market is beginning to find its footing, with resales improving, inventory stabilizing and prices showing signs of finding a floor. They’re forecasting a 6.7% increase in national transactions in 2027.

For REALTORS®, the takeaway is simple: don’t try to predict the market—understand it. Know the numbers, understand the factors driving them, and help your clients separate the headlines from what’s actually happening in their local market.

And locally, there are some encouraging signs.

Over the past 30 days, our appointment-to-sold index is 9.9 — meaning roughly 10 appointments are generating a sale.

Our weekly sales-to-new-listings ratio was also stronger at 94.5% for RE/MAX Escarpment & Niagara, compared with 85.3% across the region.

Buyer activity is shifting by market, too:

📍 Hamilton: $500K–$599K
📍 Halton: $1M–$1.49M
📍 Haldimand: $400K–$499K and $700K–$799K tied for #1
📍 Niagara: $500K–$599K

So, as we head into September, the big question is:

Will the return to fall routines bring more buyers and sellers back to the market?

September could give us our first real indication of a more active fall.

And last but not least, congratulations to everyone in our brokerage who earned a spot in the RE/MAX Top 100, as well as those celebrating incredible 25-to-55-year milestones with the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®.

A remarkable achievement and a true testament to the dedication and commitment of our people.

Congratulations to everyone! 👏

09/02/2026

Please welcome Nihar Patel to REMAX EN!

09/02/2026

The Bank of Canada has held its overnight rate at 2.25%, keeping borrowing costs unchanged as the economy continues to recover.

For the housing market, there are a few key takeaways:

🏠 Canadian GDP grew 3.3% in Q2, following a weak first quarter.

📈 Housing activity rebounded after several softer quarters.

👷 The unemployment rate edged down to 6.4% in July, although the labour market remains soft.

📊 Inflation remains around 3%, largely driven by higher gasoline prices, while inflation excluding gasoline remains closer to 2.2%.

The Bank continues to see a broadening economic recovery, but uncertainty remains high, particularly around tariffs and global energy prices.

For buyers and sellers, the key message is simple: rates are staying put for now, while the Bank continues to watch how sustainable the economic recovery will be.

We’ll be watching what this means for buyer confidence, borrowing costs and housing activity heading into the fall market.

09/01/2026

Celebrating the dedication and longevity of our incredible agents! 🎉👏

We’re proud to recognize our RE/MAX Escarpment & Niagara agents celebrating milestone years of service with their local real estate boards — Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® and Niagara Association of REALTORS®.

From 25 years to an incredible 55 years, these milestones represent decades of professionalism, commitment, and contribution to the real estate industry and the communities we serve.

Congratulations to everyone being recognized — we’re proud to have you as part of the RE/MAX Escarpment & Niagara network! ❤️💙

09/01/2026

This week’s standout is the continued summer slowdown, with August increasingly looking like a true summer market.

Appointments declined 9.3% in just one week, while new listings fell 15.7% and sales dropped 13.0%, signalling a quieter final full week of the month as buyers and sellers took a late-summer pause.

Buyer attention, however, continues to shift depending on location.

Read more in this week’s report!

This week’s standout is the continued summer slowdown, with August increasingly looking like a true summer market.

08/31/2026

RE/MAX EN agents who have earned a spot among the RE/MAX Top 100 for 2026! 🏆

This is an incredible achievement and a true reflection of the dedication, expertise and commitment you bring to your clients every day.

We are proud to celebrate the agents who continue to raise the bar and represent RE/MAX Escarpment & RE/MAX Niagara at the highest level.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Here’s to another year of setting the standard. 🏆