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HAMILTON’S TRENDY KIRKENDALL Circa 1929, this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is situated on a mature 22.51 x 111 ft lot and is within walking distance to shops & restaurants along Locke St. South. Many updates including shingles (’15), furnace/c-air (’16), kitchen (’18), bath (’18), windows, electrical on breakers & more. Move-in ready. $579,900

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14 REAL ESTATE MARKET COMMENTARY

HAMILTON AREA

WRITTEN BY

LUKE O’REILLY

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he real estate market in Hamilton and the surrounding area started off strong in 2020. Sales volumes were on par or higher than they were in 2019, and average sales prices were up significantly. In fact, it felt a little like the boom market of 2017, with multiple offers common on many properties, and homes selling over the asking price. The number of active listings on the market was about 25% lower than 2019, which contributed to the pressure on prices.

Then of course, the coronavirus hit in mid-March, and real estate was not spared the impact that was felt across all sectors of the economy and society.

Sales volumes dropped by over 50% in the second half of March and through April. And the reluctance of sellers to list their homes at this time has meant that there are even fewer listings available than normal in the peak spring market.

As we went through May and into June, we have started to see activity picking up again, although sales volumes are still well below prior year levels. The data for June is not yet available, but the market has been active, and homes are selling quickly as long as they are well priced. Average prices dipped a bit in April, but the data shows that prices recovered fast and are currently well above 2019 levels.

It is hard to predict how things will unfold for the rest of this year. As long as we don’t get a second wave of Covid 19, it seems right now that the market will be stable and reasonably strong. As things gradually return to normal and the economy opens up, I expect sales volumes will also gradually get back to their more normal levels in the second half of the year.

I also expect to see a slight increase in average sales prices through the balance of this year. The continued shortage in active listings will put pressure on prices to increase, although the economic challenges as a result of Covid 19 could work in the opposite direction.

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Luke O’Reilly is a Real Estate Broker with Royal LePage State Realty in Hamilton. He can be reached at 905.525.3737 or by email at luke@lukeoreilly.com

LUKE O’REILLY BROKER

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How Covid-19 Has Affected the Real Estate Market WRITTEN BY

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JULIE ACHTERMEIER

efore the Covid-19 global pandemic, the real estate market in Hamilton and the surrounding area was on the rebound after a tumultuous 2018 and a mixed 2019. Despite the lower inventory at the start of 2020, prices were rising along with an increase in consumer confidence. Then the virus

hit in mid-March, April and May saw industry and businesses shut down, and nervous clients had to tiptoe carefully into the unknown waters of buying and selling homes during a pandemic.

According to Jordan Zalter of RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., the seriousness of the buyer has changed. “There is a lot more pre-qualifying happening online before potential buyers make an appointment to see a house,” explains Jordan. “The changes in how we operate have weeded out the five-minute appointments. Consumers are educating themselves and getting the legwork done ahead of time and only making an appointment when they are serious about the property.”

During the quarantine, house showings were still allowed, but open houses were not. Realtors have been able to spend more time with serious buyers and sellers, which has translated into an increase in the ratio of showings to offers. The supply is still low, which has kept market prices stable, and many homes are selling over asking. A couple of factors have contributed to low inventory, including the halt in development as builders were required to put projects on hold. Sellers have also been wary of listing their homes during this time, having strangers in their homes and having to disinfect after every viewing. Fortunately, the number of calls from sellers forced to sell due to financial concerns or job loss has been negligible.

JORDAN ZALTER

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage H AMI L T O N

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While realtors may have found a dip in overall sales for the latter half of March and April, the interest began to pick up again in May, specifically with resale homes. For some realtors, the most unexpected change has been the number of foreign buyers, specifically from the United States, who decided to move north of the border.

With border restrictions in effect, these transactions have been done mainly online.

Some buyers have family in Canada who can view the home and provide feedback, or they rely on their realtor to decide if the property checks all the boxes. “We have had more contact with US buyers in the last three months than we have in the last five years,” explains Jordan. “With these sorts of transactions, it becomes even more critical to have a strong, trusting relationship between client and agent.”

Perhaps the hardest adjustment for realtors, who are keen to meet clients and form a relationship, is the lack of face-to-face meetings. But, overall, clients have adapted very well to the new procedures. “Everyone has been very patient that things had to change and be done differently,” says Isaac Philips of Royal LePage State Realty.

“The adaptation has been significant, but we are fortunate to be able to perform our day-to-day business and continue to work.” For many agents, the number of units sold year-to-date has not changed much. New building permits were put on hold for the first four to six weeks of the pandemic, but construction has since resumed in most areas. “In smaller cities, there hasn’t been the big jump in springtime listings, but buyers are still there,” says Isaac. “The inventory is still low, so for sellers, it’s a good time to list if they can get comfortable with the new process.”

As the year progresses and rates of infection decline, we can expect pandemic fears to subside, and the industry should slowly return to normal.

ISAAC PHILLIPS

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage D U NNV I L L E

905.774.7631 | isaac@isaacphillips.com

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MEET THE

REALTOR Is there a particular area you specialize in, either in terms of neighbourhoods, or types of homes, or perhaps the type of clients you like to work with?

How long have you been working in real estate?

30 + years in the business… I will leave it at that!

What is it that makes you so passionate about what you do?

I am born and raised in Hamilton, went to I love helping people! I the original Bishop love houses, and design Ryan high school, and creativity, but and then McMaster ultimately the “people University. I work part” of the business all the corners of the is my passion. There S A L E S R E P / T E A M L E A D E R Greater Hamilton area. are amazing people in The word “specialize” this world, and I do my to me seems very best to find them every day! I have developed limiting. I love to learn as much about all relationships over 30 years that are so dear facets and segments of the market as I can. and close to me. I have been so fortunate If a long-time residential client of mine to not only sell houses to friends, but I have wants an investment property, or needs a sold so many houses to clients, who commercial property for their business, have become friends.

I want to be able to service all of that with confidence.

What attracted you to this business?

E. MARTIN MAZZA

My father is a real estate lawyer and he introduced me to real estate opportunities at a young age. I remember helping him close deals during the summer months of high school by going to the Registry Office at that time, when things had to be registered by paper.

Of course, our world has changed so much and it’s only electronic now.

In such a competitive market, with so many realtors, what do you offer your clients that you think makes a difference?

How do we stand out, what are our secrets to success, how do we make a difference…?

You will just have to interview us to sell your house to figure all of that out!

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