Stunning Escarpment Views, Village Streets and Country Roads Living in Pelham means quiet neighbourhoods, village streets and country drives that remind you you're at the top of Niagara. Fonthill is Pelham's main community, which is located on the Fonthill Kame, the highest point in the Niagara Region. From Highway 20 and Effingham Road you can see Port Colborne. From the top of Fonthill you can see the skyline of Niagara Falls on a clear day   Three... [read more]

 Grimsby Has Three Sides I still remember the first time I stood at the Lookout at Beamer Conservation Area, amazed by the view. That's Grimsby, tree covered escarpment behind you, Lake Ontario minutes away, and Toronto still within reach. It's not one neighbourhood, it's three: a walkable downtown, a true lakefront, and the Escarpment rising behind it all.   Downtown Downtown Grimsby is the heart of the community. Tree lined streets, older homes with... [read more]

  Sell your home in the Greater Toronto Area today, and you're likely walking away with somewhere between $1M and $1.8M in equity. Now picture what that same money buys just an hour or so down the QEW: a maintenance-free bungalow townhome in Fonthill for under $900,000, a spacious lakeside condo in Grimsby for $625,000, or a genuine Niagara-on-the-Lake postal code for under $900,000 with money left over either way. More than 35,000 households left the GTA last year, and... [read more]

    Should I Rent or Should I Buy Now? Dear Realtor, You Gotta Let Me Know. It is the question I hear more than any other. And there is no wrong answer. It depends entirely on you, your life, your finances, and your timeline. So let me give you both sides, straight up.   Reasons to Buy Now   1. Long Term Investment Real estate prices tend to rise over time. Over 10 years or more, you can build equity even if prices stay flat in the... [read more]

Newport Quay is a highly sought-after waterfront condominium in St. Catharines. Enjoy these luxury townhouses with pool, beautiful gardens and walkways, as well as the beach and views of Lake Ontario. There are many trails, parks, a marina and golf nearby. Located minutes from Port Dalhousie and Niagara-on-the-Lake.     Welcome to Newport Quay      Some of the beauiful landscaping at Newport Quay     Cape Cod... [read more]

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Let it snow, Let it snow! Still snowing! Markland Wood Golf Course .   The Japanese Garden is beautiful year round! The back of 284 Mill Road and 288 Mill Road. What a difference 24 hours makes. One of my favourite pictures of The Masters Condominium! Etobicoke Creek at The Markland Golf Club. A local favourite walking and riding trail right behind The Masters Condominium. Some of the many trees at 284 Mill... [read more]

  There's no better way to start your Christmas shopping than by attending The Masters Arts and Crafts Show!     Janet and her selection of stain glass on display.         Some of Janet's non stain glass work.     Eva sitting with some of her handiwork.             Gale and Savannah with Gale's... [read more]

  There's no better way to spend a cold and damp Fall Sunday afternoon with friends and neighbours at The Masters Fine Art Show and Sale!     Thank you Dot, for all your hard work organizing the show!     Some of Dot's artwork.     From Arcylic, Oil, Water Colours to Pencil, The Masters Fine Art Show had it.     Some of Anne's floral and landscape... [read more]

Corner of Burnhamthorpe and Mill Road   Looking south on Mill Road     Even our parking lot has lots of trees!     The Japanese Garden, a great place to relax.       Beautifull walking path.     More trees.     Looking south.     Markland Wood Golf Course in our backyard.     Beautiful landscapes and... [read more]

In the summer you can barely see Markland Wood Golf Course!   The Japanese Garden just before a Summer Rain.   Early Summer Morning.   Summer Morning Sun Rays.   Early Fall the leaves are starting to change.   Perfect place for a coffee!   Who needs a Cottage with this View?   The Colours of Markland Wood.   A Beautiful Winter Day.   [read more]

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When you're shopping around for a home, it's easy to let your emotions take over. This quick list of dos and don'ts can help you keep a level head while you look, and ensure you don't end up with buyer's remorse down the road. DO a Drive-By. Check out the exterior, the street and the neighbourhood. Stop by during the day and in the evening to get a sense of what it's like at different times. Look for good shops and restaurants in the area, and if it's a... [read more]