Lisa Birmingham Real Estate
33 Maywood ave Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

UPDATE - He has been found! ORIGINAL POST: MISSING PERSON - 68 Year Old Male in Fort Erie The Niagara Regional Police Service is currently searching for a miss...ing 68 year old male, from Fort Erie. Laird Kinghorn was last seen on Thursday, January 7th, 2021, at 5:25pm, in the area of Jarvis Street and Crooks Street. He is believed to have left his home on foot and his current location is unknown. Laird is described as: MaleWhite6’3230lbsShort red hairRed moustache Clothing Description: Blue jeansBrown casual shoesBlack 3/4 length jacket with firefighter logo on front and reflective stripes on the sides Wearing blue jeans, brown casual shoes, black length jacket with reflective stripes on the side. The police and his family are concerned for Laird’s welfare and are requesting the public’s help in locating him. Anyone with information regarding the location of Laird is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service dispatch or detectives at (905) 688-4111, extension 1009318. See photo.

In the coming weeks, many Christmas trees will look like this photo. The Nature Conservancy of Canada suggests leaving your old Christmas tree in your backyar...d. Dan Kraus, NCC’s senior conservation biologist, says leaving it in your backyard over the winter can provide many benefits for backyard wildlife. Your tree can provide important habitat for bird populations during the winter months, especially on cold nights and during storms. The first step in letting nature help you recycle your Christmas tree is to put it anywhere in the backyard. Prop it up near another tree, against a fence or lay it in your garden. You can even get the family involved by redecorating it with pine cones filled with peanut butter, strings of peanuts and suet for birds to enjoy. These delicious decorations will provide food for birds while they find shelter in the tree. "Evergreens offer a safe place for birds to rest while they visit your feeder," says Kraus. "Another benefit is that if you leave the tree in your garden over the summer, it will continue to provide habitat for wildlife and improve your soil as it decomposes." By spring, the tree will have lost most of its needles, resembling a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Simply cut the tree branches, lay them where spring flowers are starting to emerge in your garden and place the trunk on soil, but not on top of the flowers. Kraus says the tree branches and trunk can provide habitat, shelter wildflowers, hold moisture and help build the soil, mimicking what happens with dead trees and branches in a forest. Toads will seek shelter under the log, and insects, including pollinators such as carpenter bees, will burrow into the wood. "By fall, the branches and trunk will begin to decompose and turn into soil," says Kraus. "Many of our Christmas trees, particularly spruce and balsam fir, have very low rot resistance and break down quickly when exposed to the elements. The more contact the cut branches and trunk have with the ground, the quicker it will decompose. Drilling holes in the tree trunk will speed up that process. Our backyards are ecosystems of their own and provide an opportunity to learn about forest ecology. By leaving our Christmas tree in our backyard, we can understand its life cycle and observe its impact on backyard biodiversity. From https://www.natureconservancy.ca//ne/christmas-tree-1.html

Friendly reminder that households may put out two extra bags/cans of garbage on your garbage collection day without garbage tags during the weeks of Dec. 28 - Jan. 2 and Jan. 4-8. Make sure it's at the curb by 7 a.m.! https://bit.ly/34zq5Ou

What this lockdown means for Realtors and Brokerages from Orea : https://www2.orea.com//3d96929542c771bf9aa4a4a0c7cf68a6ab5

Good morning !! Just wanted to share with everyone this milestone in my career . Couldn’t have done it without all the support and kindness and loyalty from my amazing clients who have turned into some great friends ! Appreciate all of you for trusting me with one of your biggest assets in life with my 10 yrs of experience under my belt . It’s been a rollercoaster , always learning everyday ! Love what you do , and THANK YOU xoxo

At Christmas we often hear about the elf on the shelf. But have you heard about the Goose on the Moose?

Good morning !! Just wanted to share with everyone this milestone in my career . Couldn’t have done it without all the support and kindness and loyalty from my amazing clients who have turned into some great friends ! Appreciate all of you for trusting me with one of your biggest assets in life with my 10 yrs of experience under my belt . It’s been a rollercoaster , always learning everyday ! Love what you do , and THANK YOU xoxo

Accuracy and accountability along with professionalsm are key to picking a good real estate agent . This happens more often than you think ! Good read : https://www.realestatemagazine.ca/misrepresentation-in-squ/

As this seems to be working, another on the wish list is Thorold only , ( we’ve seen Everything on the market ) multilevel , two storey ( not a bungalow style ) in-law with separate entrance , separate kitchen ,1 bedroom already done , and 3 upstairs . Up to 600k . If you know of anyone thinking of selling ! Thanks

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If you live in Pelham / Fonthill and are contemplating moving or know someone who is , let me know ! Looking for 5 bedrooms with double garage and a little bit of land up to 1.2. 905-380-3435 call anytime !

Home prices continued to rise in the 3rd quarter. According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey, 97% of Canadian markets posted price appreciation despite ...economic shock of COVID-19. Competition for buyers remained high: 89.4% of Royal LePage agents had to place at least two offers on behalf of their clients to purchase a home during the quarter. Get the latest insights on home prices here https://www.royallepage.ca//pandemic-shift-spike-in-savin/

So much to be thankful for .. even the smallest things , especially in 2020. Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours

Just a reminder to change it often. https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca//these-5-home-filters-

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Winter checklist ! https://abuyerschoice.com/this-winter-maintenance-checklis/

Absolute must in this Pandemic !

Today the start date .

This is exactly what’s it’s like when selling a forever family home to the next buyers .. all the feels .. https://www.realestatemagazine.ca/the-night-before-closing/

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https://www.realtor.ca///24-fairholme-lake-road-whitestone Currently 3 seasons : most rentals rent April to November on our lake - tons of cottages are already booked for 2021. could be your gold mine . We love our lake ! Contact me for any info - know it well Offers for this is Tuesday 20th

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Love a good fairy tale

Thrilled for these sellers to be making their next move ! Some hard work , patience , and taking solid advice = 34 showings booked , three competing offers and some very happy clients . #keepitlocal #sellingniagara #sold 6 KilbourneDiana Climenhage

Home prices continued to rise in the 3rd quarter. According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey, 97% of Canadian markets posted price appreciation despite ...economic shock of COVID-19. Competition for buyers remained high: 89.4% of Royal LePage agents had to place at least two offers on behalf of their clients to purchase a home during the quarter. Get the latest insights on home prices here https://www.royallepage.ca//pandemic-shift-spike-in-savin/

6621 Flora court is awaiting new owners ! Amazing 1925 sq ft side split . All brick , double garage , triple concrete driveway and fab curb apppeal to boot ! 4 spacious bedrooms all with double closets , 3 full bathrooms and even more space to make your own in the lowest level . This home is nestled among some other amazing luxury homes , great schools , shopping , new Costco , so much to list , you have to come see for your offered at 749 800 . MLS # 4005205 Share away

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s hot new listing ! You won’t be disappointed! 569800, in today ‘s market you will see a cute solid brick bungalow with a detached double Garage , driveway for 8 , super cute mud room , 3 bedrooms with den and two full bathrooms in the heart of north end st.catharines ! #excited #newlisting #Niagara #selling #wethenorthend

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https://www.realtor.ca//6621-flora-court-court-niagara-fal So in love with all this home has to offer Call me for your own private showing . Video to follow

Just a reminder to change it often. https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca//these-5-home-filters-

Always hire an experienced professional

https://www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca//hottest-real-es So many amazing reasons to live in Niagara !

https://www.cbc.ca//vaccine-markets-interest-rates-1.57956 interest rates will rise ..

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As this seems to be working, another on the wish list is Thorold only , ( we’ve seen Everything on the market ) multilevel , two storey ( not a bungalow style ) in-law with separate entrance , separate kitchen ,1 bedroom already done , and 3 upstairs . Up to 600k . If you know of anyone thinking of selling ! Thanks

If you live in Pelham / Fonthill and are contemplating moving or know someone who is , let me know ! Looking for 5 bedrooms with double garage and a little bit of land up to 1.2. 905-380-3435 call anytime !

https://www.realtor.ca///24-fairholme-lake-road-whitestone Currently 3 seasons : most rentals rent April to November on our lake - tons of cottages are already booked for 2021. could be your gold mine . We love our lake ! Contact me for any info - know it well Offers for this is Tuesday 20th

Looking forward to it ! Amazing pics to follow

Helping tenants and small business act : https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-introduces-legislation-to

Looking forward to this happening ! https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca//coalition-calls-for-c

Let's face it: We could all use a little more rest and relaxation these days. Elevate the home spa vibe in your bathroom with these stunning renovation and decor ideas that are sure to leave you in a total state of bliss! http://ow.ly/kn7M50BkTtN

August Residential Real Estate Statistics for Niagara / Haldimand / Hamilton Listings - Sales - Sale Prices 2 Months of Inventory, Low Days on Market, Average Rent ~2000 Going to be a busy fall. For full details visit: https://bit.ly/3k2vsLv

We do ALL get these letters in mail . More and more frequently. The major concern is for seniors , personally I have seen it . Always get an expert opinion , from an expert in every trade or field . https://www.niagarathisweek.com//10159994-fonthill-realt/

Hello September! Looking to get your home ready for fall? Check out these tips! https://bit.ly/2EOwsn5

What really goes on behind closed ? https://lightersideofrealestate.com//in/missouri-home-jail

The local real estate market is in full swing after a sluggish start in the first quarter. Our listing inventory is down double digits, unit sales almost on par with 2019, and prices are up in most areas. Low interest rates, consumer demand from the gta, and a recovering local economy are all contributing factors. Buying or Selling in these market conditions can be frustrating so it is recommended to have sound advice from a trusted local Realtor . Some July stats

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Excellent read if your a landlord or thinking of becoming one , also buying or selling with a tenant !

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https://www.facebook.com/FirstMediaBlossom/videos/471192873801066/?vh=e&extid=4I4lXUGfWGfjvVR3 Great ideas !

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https://www.facebook.com/CaNunn-Design-102354051558005/ As of Friday masks are mandatory here in St. Catharines for indoor places . Support local and especially those who have helped you over the years , big or small if you can !! Cathleen is still not back to work at our Royal LePage office ( after over 20 years of service ) . Bought some cute ones yesterday , you should do the same ! See CaNunn Design for more styles and details and share away . Happy hump day !!

Don’t miss out !! Trying to find what your looking for is Super tough right now withOUT a realtor! We set ourselves and you up on the prospecting system which automatically send you listings within YOUR budget , requirements , location and priorities when they immediately come on the market ( whether it’s 2 am or 11 pm ) with 100% accurate up to date information Opportunity knocks only once in this market of low supply and high demand . Helping you is what we do !

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Get yourself past the two ads and listen to what Phil Soper - CEO of Royal LePage has to say! Inventory is low , especially in Niagara ! Multiple offers on almost all properties . Fabulous time to list your home , call me if I can assist with making some decisions , anytime https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca//a-spike-in-housing-supply-for

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Hope your real estate agent explains these numbers to you ! So very important in every market ! https://youtu.be/ZystRzWNiMM