Geoffrey Pawson Niagara Realtor
5 St.Paul Cres. L2R 3P7 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

**Latest Listing!** 233 Johnson Street (Executive Vacant Lot), NOTL Exceptional Estate lot opportunity in Olde Town NOTL 98ft x 164ft... $1,750,000 As you approach the historic Queen Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with the mouth of the Niagara river and NOTL golf course on the horizon you have one of the last fine parcels of undeveloped land left in Olde Town. A prestigious and Estate sized lot just steps from the very best NOTL has to offer. This is a generational opportunity sowing roots in a community continually lauded for it’s charm, history, spirit, and increasing value. Rarely do lots of this size exist let alone come onto the market and it sets the stage for what is sure to be a magnificent and iconic Olde Town NOTL residence. With 98ft frontage on Johnson St. and a depth of 164ft along Mississauga St. you will have more than enough space to design your dream home. Already well treed and private this setting is picture perfect and awaits the vision to execute a number of build options. The neighborhood brings you into an area of some the finest homes in town. Picture quiet strolls, countless dining options, spa, fine retail, word class wineries, spectacular theatre productions, golf, trails...and a quality of life that is unmatched in any other community. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

#fridaynightsolds It's like Sunday night solds, but on Friday. We didn't under price, we didn't have 50 showings, we didn't have multiple offers, and we didn't have to worry if we would get our price on offer day. We priced at the top of the market where we wanted and had a firm offer in less than a week. Congrats to the seller on moving closer to family and the new buyers on downsizing!

The secret behind the successful start to any listing is polishing up your signs.....#lemonperrier #shhh

**Latest Listing!** 24 Clayburn Avenue, St.Catharines 2 +1 Bed 1 Bath... Quaint and inviting bungalow in a great location! $489,000 A picture perfect home! This sweet bungalow sits on a quiet street just outside St.Catharines' downtown area. Tucked away on the bend the curb appeal sets the tone for what is a great place to call home. Low maintenance, yet appealing the front yard welcomes you in! Lovely front living room with big windows and lots of natural light. There are two bedrooms on one side of the home separated by a 3 piece bathroom with acrylic shower insert. Nice wood flooring, stained glass accents, and neutral paint colors give this home warm vibes. The kitchen is updated, but sits well with the original character touches still found throughout the home. Granite countertops, rich custom cabinetry with molding to the ceiling and enough room for a small eat-in table. On the way down to the lower level you have access out to the good sized yard. On the lower level there is a long partially finished rec room area, a formal bedroom, utility/furnace area, and den/office/bonus room. Outside the back yard is truly a space to relax and enjoy. Shaded by large trees, low maintenance stone and turf allow allow you to have a space to enjoy your summer lifestyle without much work. There is a spacious attached garage as well! This home has been lovingly maintained by it's current owner and it's time for someone else to enjoy their next chapter here! Offers are welcome anytime!

#sundaynightsolds As new inventory comes on the market tailoring a strategy to sell a home for top value will evolve as well. Congrats to my sellers on the sale, new adventures to come!

**Latest Listing!** 217 Northwood Drive, Welland 3 Bed 2 Bath... Wonderful raised bungalow in a great location! $669,000 North Welland Beauty! What people dream of doing to raised bungalows has already been done here with the vision, execution and expense second to none. As you open the front door a skylight provides nice natural light to the foyer and entrance making it feel open and welcoming. The landing also has a double closet, access to the garage and out to the rear yard and deck. Up a couple steps and the main floor has been opened up and the custom kitchen professionally completed just two years ago. Cambria Quartz countertops, Oakridge custom cabinets to the ceiling, herringbone backsplash, new appliances (gas range), and from the floor to the ceiling completely re-envisioned with no detail overlooked. It works magic to create a great space for entertaining, dining, relaxing and at all times enjoying. Rich hardwood floors run throughout the living area down to the 3 great sized bedrooms. A spacious 4 piece bathroom rounds out the main floor. Being a raised bungalow the lower level has above grade windows and lots of natural light. This level has also been renovated and has a stone feature wall with wood mantel and gas fireplace (2018), wide open flex space, oversized 3 piece bathroom and large laundry/storage space. Big ticket upgrades include furnace and a/c 2017, new fence/deck/front landscaping 2018, garage door 2018, Pollard windows throughout installed 2018-2020, exterior doors 2019, interior doors 2020, roof 2020, and loads more. Great spot across from Ricelawn Park and close to all the shopping and amenities you need. The value, the location, and the lifestyle form a complete package on this one! Geoff 289-407-3151 [email protected]

Dorothy said it best. I hope everyone has a great Sunday enjoying this beautiful day with a few new memories made around the house.

**Buyer’s remain out in force as winter inventory tightens** The Niagara Market continues it’s fast pace as low inventory, short days on market and continued buyer interest spurs price increases. A balanced market is between 4-6 months of housing inventory, the lower the inventory, the heavier the sellers market. Buyers this info is not to discourage you! Develop a strategy to compete with confidence and peace of mind. Check back in tomorrow for a lengthy, but informative po...st about what steps you can take. Looking at the stats as of 3:00p.m. for Jan.1st to 27th we have Niagara Region: 1.2 months of inventory (529 active, 444 sold) St.Catharines: Just under 1 month of inventory (106 active, 110 sold/pending) NOTL: 3.6 months of inventory (83 active, 23 sold/pending Thorold: 3 WEEKS of inventory (22 active, 30 sold/pending) Niagara Falls: 1.2 months of inventory (102 active, 88 sold/pending) Fonthill/Pelham: 1.6 months (24 active, 15 sold/pending) Welland: Just under 1 month of Inventory (36 active, 40 sold/pending) Port Colborne/Wainfleet: 1.2 months of inventory (18 active, 15 sold/pending) Fort Erie: 1.25 months of inventory (62 active, 49 sold/pending) Grimsby: 1.3 Months of inventory (36 active, 28 sold/pending) Lincoln: 0.8 months of inventory (28 active, 34 sold/pending) West Lincoln: Approx. 1 month of inventory (11 active, 12 sold/pending) * If now is the time to buy or sellget informed, get a Realtor, and get ready to make that move!

WHERE’S THE MARKET HEADED IN 2021? *CREA suggesting a 16.3% increase in Ontario for 2021* If you read the price decline articles from back in the fall from Moody’s Analytics, RBC, or CMHC you may be surprised to see new articles related to the wide range of price increase forecasts for the year ahead. ...Continue reading

We know that out of town buyers see value in Niagara not just in lifestyle, but of course housing value. Here is one example using a familiar housing style, a sidesplit... **Sidesplit pending sales (sold, but not closed) in a sq/ft range between 1000-1500. No outlier waterfront sales etc. that skew average value. Burlington/Halton... # of pending sales: 22 Avg. house: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1390 sq/ft Avg. sale price: $1,046,651 Niagara # of pending sales: 24 Avg. house: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1330 sq/ft Avg. sale price: $595,821

**Months Of Inventory** Possibly the most boring sounding statistic with the easiest explanation for the heavy sellers market we're seeing now. Months of inventory gives us a picture of the supply and demand forces in the market. If no new houses were listed, how long would it take for all existing properties on the market to sell. 4-6 months is considered a balanced market, less than 4 months a sellers market, and more than 6 months a buyers market.... Looking at St.Catharines in the last 30 days there were 101 solds and sold pendings (sold firm, but not closed), with currently 112 properties on the market. That gives us just over a month, firmly set in a sellers market. This week I'll chat about a few strategies that have worked for both my seller and buyer clients. Winning in multiple offer situations isn't luck. Below are just a few quick words. **Sellers - Don't lose this opportunity to maximize your sale. Pre-listing preparation is key, a sound strategy for holding off offers to a certain date (or longer irrevocable), and your Realtor's ability to guide and decipher through multiple offers leveraging that interest into the best possible outcome. You only get one chance to sell for the most. **Buyers - Understand what competing looks like and even though it may be uncomfortable, your Realtor can set the expectations, strategy, and steps to put you on a firm footing to win in competition and feel 100% comfortable with your purchase. *Photo by David McBee from Pexels

**Latest Listing!** 52 Parkway St., St.Catharines 3 Bed 2 Bath... 1050 sq/ft of lovely updates and finishes $479,900 Parkway is a classic North End street with good neighbors and great lifestyle amenities nearby. #52 sits just at the south end and is a familiar 1050 sq/ft of lovely updates. The front living room has a big window looking out to the tree lined street and features refinished hardwood floors, lots of room to sit and a nice sized coat closet. The Kitchen is new in 2015 with cabinetry, backsplash, ceramic flooring and stainless steel appliances. The ceramic floor runs down the hall to the 3 well sized bedrooms and 4 piece bathroom also new in 2015. The master has a king size bed, and all have good closet space. Leading down to the basement you have the rear entrance and the spacious lower rec room with a recently updated 3 piece bathroom with tile shower and glass door. There is a large kitchenette/laundry space and another storage room that could be a nice bedroom or kept as a big storage room. The rear yard has a fence new in 2017 and covered overhang with patio space. You have an extra large double driveway as well! The current family loves mornings in the front living room, the polished and natural flow of the home, the space on the lower level and the walks to the canal and local playgrounds/parks. This home is in a great North End location giving you a choice of shopping, grocery, plaza's and highway access!

**Sneak Peak** Nice North End bungalow coming down the pipeline tomorrow at $485,000. Nice quiet street and many great updates throughout. The full listing will be live tomorrow morning!

Move Over Buyers" - The Niagara Market continues to shift For the past 6 years (and more) we were aware of the draw into Niagara of those looking to retire, downsize or find that more peaceful quality of life. Generally, this tended to influence certain segments of the market, not overly applying pressure throughout the region. It was focused on certain housing types, in certain locations. With the rise of prices throughout the GTA we saw more and more drive until you qu...alify buyers head down around the lake. Pressure from the GTA applied on Oakville/Burlington, pressure from there applied to Hamilton, pressure from Hamilton relieved even further down the QEW. With Covid 19 we have seen these Move over buyers moving from other cities continue to influence the Niagara market at greater speeds. - Now we have to look at the Niagara market more in terms of Southern Ontario influence, not just regional factors - Covid 19 has changed the way office, remote working/learning, and commuting are done - It has also changed what buyers are looking for in a quality of life and the areas in which they can choose to live - Markets across Ontario have seen this growth, we are not an exception - Buyers from out of town are not adding to local market inventory, keeping supply tight - Though the average sale price has increased 21% in 2020, compared to other regions Niagara is still affordable - North Niagara buyers could still find some saving farther south in the region, that is becoming harder to find. Understanding what’s happening may be small consolation to those buyers having to compete. There are strategies for success. It just requires a plan, focus, and expectations of what it will take to make your home dreams come true, and we can make that happen!

**Latest Listing** 6251 Crawford St., Niagara Falls 3 Bed 2.5 Bath... $479,900 The Coolest 1.5 Story Out There Finished on all 3 Levels! This Stamford Center 1.5 Story has been completely re-designed and re-envisioned to be one of the coolest homes out there. Recent renovations brought a modern farmhouse flair to this home and it is well finished on all 3 levels. Wide plank oak flooring runs throughout with the living room, dining room and kitchen bringing a nice flow through the main floor. The kitchen has just been totally renovated and features undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, new backsplash and a brand new layout. It's the true heart of this home. The main floor also has 2 bedrooms, a 4 piece bath and access right off the kitchen to your covered deck. Upstairs the "loft" is truly your own master retreat with an open concept feel and spacious bedroom, 3 piece bathroom with stand alone tub and sitting area. This area is truly unique, well thought out and has an amazing vibe. The lower level is fully finished with a nice sized recreation room, office/bedroom, 2 piece bathroom and laundry. This house is one for those who like modern and warm touches with great features throughout. Big ticket items include roof 2014, furnace 2019, and a/c 2013. Come and see how this one feels!

**Latest Listing** 10 Colonel Lyall Street, St.Catharines 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom... $415,000 Wonderful Freehold Townhome Near The Canal! Quiet living by the Canal! This 2008 built freehold townhome has great space (1385sq/ft) and is in a wonderful St.Catharines location. Colonel Lyall is cul-de-sac and the location gives easy access to walking trails, minutes to the Hartzel Rd. amenities, the Outlet Collection and different highway options. The entrance greets you with a spacious foyer, views to the wide staircase leading up, and on to the living room and open kitchen. The living room area is open and airy with a separate dining area by the patio doors. The kitchen features updated cabinetry, matching appliances, and ample cupboard space. Upstairs you have 3 good size bedrooms, with the master having its own full 4 piece on-suite. Another 4 piece bath services the other 2 bedrooms. On your way down to the unfinished basement there is a nice 2 piece bathroom on the main floor, and there is lot's of potential in the lower level should you wish to finish it! Out back there is a good sized yard to enjoy. This is a nice area to call home and good value at this price point in today's market. Any questions or comments reach out anytime!