TORONTO VS HAMILTON

“More and more Torontonians are calling Hamilton home, lured by the city’s historic homes, bargain prices, burgeoning arts and foodie scene. It’s no wonder why Hamilton is being coined the next Brooklyn.”

For most of you reading the title, you’re probably thinking Toronto wins hands down. However, if you are looking to get into a home that gives you more bang for your dollar or perhaps you’re thinking about starting or building a real estate portfolio, then Hamilton wins this round.

Toronto has some of the most desirable real estate in Ontario, if not Canada, but the Big Smoke has taken somewhat of a backseat to the long under appreciated, under valued and misunderstood former Steeltown. Up until a few years ago, if anyone mentioned Hamilton among most circles in Toronto, they would be met with shock and bewilderment. All the old stereotypes - smokestacks, run-down neighbourhoods, lower average incomes and derelicts on the other side of the backyard fence - would immediately dismiss this pocket of the Golden Horseshoe.

But oh how things have changed. A lively art scene, great galleries and eateries that rival that of it’s big brother to name a few of the city’s diamonds in its previous rough have emerged. Couple that with the fact that houses are selling significantly less than in T.O - gorgeous old homes on tree-lined, walkable, urban neighbourhoods - and you’ve got the makings of one of the hottest housing markets in Ontario today. More and more Torontonians are turning their sights south of the QEW, and those sights don’t end at oh-so-suburban Oakville or Burlington. They’re coming in droves to Hamilton.

A perfect way to get introduced or reacquainted to this up-and-coming city is to book yourself on our Hamilton Property Tour. Offered most Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the year, we take you to the hottest properties listed on the market and to some of the best neighbourhoods to live and invest in now. You’ll also get a hot drink and information about some of the major developments such as the LRT that will connect East to West Hamilton and the new West Harbour Go train station due to service commuters to and from Toronto every half hour.