🎄 Busy Homes. 📉 Changing Prices. ✨ Lasting Hope.
✨ FAMILY & HOME UPDATE
December has arrived, and with it the familiar warmth and anticipation of the Christmas season. Our home is fully decorated, with our tree glowing in the living room, twinkling lights throughout the house, and a large Christmas wreath above the front door that shines beautifully each night as we wait expectantly for the celebration of the Saviour of the world.
It has also been a month full of activity for our family. Jacob travelled to Gravenhurst with the Smithville Storm’s senior boys’ volleyball team to compete in OFSAA, where they played exceptionally well and finished fourth overall, bringing home the antique bronze medal. Congratulations to the Storm for placing 4th in Ontario!
Chiara spent November caring for her animals as she winterized the chicken and duck coops. With heaters and heated water bowls in place, her feathered friends are all set for the colder months ahead. She continues to look after them with dedication and care.
Emese has had a very full season of music, as is to be expected at this time of year! She has led the Smithville Christian High School Choir at West Lincoln’s tree lighting as well as a Christmas market in town, blessing people with fun, joyful music. She continues to rehearse with the children at Winona Gospel Church for the music at the annual Christmas Play, and every Sunday after the morning service, both Henk and Emese work with the church choir for the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, a great tradition at WGC. Amidst all of this, she and Henk participated in recording a choral album in memory of Caleb Averink, a fellow chorister whose life was tragically lost in a workplace accident. The project was filled with some fantastic choral works, all of which provide solace, comfort and an eager anticipation and hope in God’s promises.
With these moments, both celebrated and quiet, we enter this season grateful for the blessings God has placed in our lives.
📊 HAMILTON MARKET UPDATE
💵 Median Price: $693,500 ▼ 2.73 %
💰 Average Price: $772,484 ▼ 4.19 %
🏘️ Unit Sales: 338 ▼ (from 391)
⏱️ Median Days on Market: 45 ▲ (from 41)
📦 Inventory: 5.88 months (179 days) ▼ (from 5.94 months / 181 days)
🆕 New Listings: 808, the lowest since December of 2024
🛠️ WHAT WE’RE SEEING ON THE GROUND
Even as prices continue to soften and the market leans in favour of buyers, we are still very busy showing homes to motivated clients who are eager to take advantage of this shift. Lower prices, stabilizing conditions, and increased opportunities are bringing many buyers back into the search, especially those who were previously discouraged by the competitive market of the past few years.
On the listing side, we are also actively preparing new homes for the market, something we don’t experience often at this time of year! One is a beautiful 3+1 bedroom family home with a beautiful in-ground pool next to a park and a few steps from the lake in Grimsby, and the other is a rural home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a sizeable shop. This rural property will be priced below $700,000, making it an excellent option for a young family, someone who needs the shop for their profession, or first-time home buyers looking for space and value.
This combination of active buyers and new inventory positions the early months of 2026 to be an encouraging season for those considering a move.
🏡 FEATURED LISTING
PH02–405 Dundas Street West, Oakville
Now offered at $899,000 😲
This penthouse suite at Distrikt Trailside has just been reduced to an exceptional price of $899,000, offering one of the best value propositions in the entire building. With 2 owned parking spaces and 2 owned lockers, this suite essentially provides the equivalent of receiving 1 parking space and 1 locker free at this price point.
Penthouse 2 features 1,070 ft² of modern living with three fully enclosed bedrooms, two balconies with gas BBQ hook-ups, upgraded finishes, luxury vinyl plank flooring, quartz countertops, a Trevisana kitchen imported from Italy, and 10 foot ceilings. The west-facing exposure provides beautiful natural light and peaceful views of Gladeside Pond and the escarpment.
This is a rare combination of layout, parking, storage, and location at a truly compelling price.
🕯️ A REFLECTION FOR THE SEASON
December tends to slow the pace of life, even in our busiest seasons. In Dutch, there is a word that captures so many of the evenings in December. That word is “gezellig”. It means “cozy”, but it’s more than that. It speaks to a warmth, especially the warmth shared between people. It’s an environment of solace and enjoyment, warmth and togetherness.
The earlier evenings, the soft lights, and the traditions we return to each year draw our attention back to the hope and meaning that define this time of year. As our family celebrates, sings, rehearses, travels, and remembers, we are reminded that this season is ultimately about grace. It is about God entering our world and bringing light that no darkness can overcome.
🎁 LOOKING AHEAD
As 2025 comes to a close, many homeowners begin planning for early 2026. Whether you are considering a move or simply want to understand your home’s current value, we are putting together updated market analyses and strategies for the new year. If you have questions or would like guidance, we are here to help.
🤝 THANK YOU
Thank you for your continued trust and support throughout 2025. We are grateful for every conversation, every referral, and every opportunity to walk alongside you.
As always, we are never too busy for your referrals.
