Owen Hughes

So you’re about to invest in real estate. Congratulations! Before you make the..

The town of Fort Erie is a very historic area for Niagara and Canada as a..

The natural landscape of Niagara is a sight to see, and is known for attracting..

If you’ve decided to invest in commercial real estate for the first time,..

We are full swing into Niagara tourism season, and people from all over the..

Downtown St. Catharines has not always looked the way it does now. However,..

For 40 years, Niagara Square provided retail shopping experiences to Niagara..

The thing about purchasing an investment property is that, no matter how many..

A recent new study by The National Bank of Canada ranked Niagara second in..

For many Niagara residents, Port Dalhousie is a nostalgic place, filled with..

Niagara is about to become a cannabis capital.

Development in Niagara has been rising consistently over the last few years,..

Investing in commercial real estate, especially for the first time, can be an..

Niagara Falls Tourism increased their investments last year, and it paid off:..

The Niagara wine industry has had some steep competition in recent years,..

As we draw closer to the day when marijuana becomes legal in Canada, many..

One of the newest commercial and residential buildings in Fonthill is available..

Welland’s residential boom is continuing with the newest subdivision to go into..

First it was the Niagara wine industry. Then, it was the Niagara craft beer..

Now that 2017 has come to an end, the Niagara Falls economy has been planned..

More people are moving from Toronto to Thorold after realizing the appeal of..

In October, businesses and organizations in Niagara gathered at White Oaks..

South Niagara is about to receive more health care services, thanks to the new..

Move aside, wineries: an Ontario craft brewery is coming to the Niagara region..

Niagara is well known for its fine selection of wines, which many growers have..

In recent months Foreign Affair Winery was sold to Corby Spirits and Wines for..

The traditional busy season for Niagara Falls begins around May 24 and then..

As noted in last week’s blog, we notice a sudden boom in the residential..

The city of Thorold is growing at a higher than normal rate with hundreds of..

When we think of a city's downtown, we picture hustle and bustle. Between the..

Pelham has a population of approximately 17,000 and seems to be on the rise...

In recent news, it has been noted that Niagara’s growth forecast has been..

In recent weeks, it has been announced that Niagara Falls is to add a new..

Commercial buildings are an investment, so spending money on the cosmetic..

Fort Erie is a town located on the Niagara River nestled in the easternmost..

In previous weeks, a 41-unit condominium development on the shores of Lake Erie..

In response to many new developments within the Niagara region and our quickly..

The Prudhommes Landing property was sold a little over a year ago to FBH Group...

The province of Ontario has seen tech companies increase in number in most..

A proposal for new developments in St. Catharines to take place in a small..

The city of Port Colborne is about to see a number of new residents moving into..

The GO Train was proposed for Niagara in 2015, with an expected end date of..

A Toronto based real estate company released a study they completed on the..

The Palmwood restaurant in Crystal Beach is the latest site of new development..

The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) is facing a complete overhaul from the..

Recently announced by the federal government is the Housing Statistics..

The global market currently faces a lot of uncertainty, and that uncertainty..

Welland is a city full of growth, mirroring the regional growth we're seeing,..

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The Canadian commercial real estate market could be facing a huge threat in the..

As you likely know, I do not often step into the world of residential real..

It’s an age of environmental consciousness. People are eating greener,..

Thorold has faced a huge growth spurt in real estate over the last few years,..

The Crown corporation, The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is..

Over the next five years, Crystal Beach will be improved as Fort Erie takes on..

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Niagara as a region continues to see progress in all areas, from..

Canadian commercial real estate is going to benefit from the technology..

With Niagara’s population expecting to grow another 167,000 people over the..

Canada’s commercial real estate went through an interesting third quarter, with..

Along with the rest of St. Catharines, Port Dalhousie has a rich maritime..

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More investment dollars are coming Niagara’s way, with the big..

After a long wait, we may be seeing the development of the Port Robinson..

Niagara is made up of 12 unique and distinct local municipalities and..

The Brock District Plan is the first-ever of its kind created by the region,..

Thorold is another city in the Niagara Region that has seen its fair share of..

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Niagara Falls has long stood as the main tourist destination in the..

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Niagara’s rich history has resulted in plenty of calls-to-action to..

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Niagara has a rich history, and a lot of it is seen through the..

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The business plan for year-round GO service in Niagara that was..

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After spending the last year or so making sure the plans for the condo..

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Welland’s recovering manufacturing sector is getting a big boost with..

A recent mystery in St. Catharines regarding the missing Russell Ave. fountain..

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Over the past 25 years, Canadian vintners have increased their..

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Despite a stalled development in Port Tower, other parts of Port..

Private sector investment in the form of revitalization, remediation and..

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In Niagara, the first foray into modular home construction was..

Downtown St. Catharines has undergone a revitalization over the past five..

Beamer Landing is a premium residential development, currently in construction..

Ontario Street is a major node in St. Catharines, connecting St. Catharines’..

The retail cluster that sits along Bunting Road and Welland Avenue in the east..

The most dense retail cluster in the north end of St. Catharines surrounds the..

The north end is home to the largest population of St. Catharines residents and..

The Brock Goodman School of Business is set to grow by nearly 27,000 sq. ft...

Colliers International, Canada’s leading commercial real estate brokerage, has..

Thorold’s ongoing downtown revitalization is built on the back of small..

In this two part series, I’ll look at the restorations and revitalization..

Address: 3 Lowell Avenue, St. CatharinesNeighbourhood: Midtown/DowntownMonthly..

Fonthill is moving into 2016 with another announcement of new development. It..

From significant neighbourhood milestones to expanding tourism opportunities,..

On Saturday, December 19th, Aduvo Inc. held an open house for Western Hill’s..

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St. Catharines has exploded with the promise..

The closure of Wet 'N' Wild at Prudhommes Landing was a big hit for the tourism..

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This week, I am continuing my look at the new tourism..

This week, I continue to look at the new tourism developments that are set to..

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Today I’m Introducing a series where we’ll..

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Over the past five years, Welland has experienced a number of..

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Niagara is not the only community affected..

Although rezoning and an official plan amendment was only approved last week..

The Fourth Avenue developments sites surrounding the hospital have recently..

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Downtown St. Catharines history is reflected..

The multi-residential market in downtown St. Catharines continues to expand..

Niagara Falls has been one of Canada’s most visited tourist destination for..

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As a part of a new series, I will be..

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It was in January, 2013 that Brock..

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As a part of a new series, I will be providing a market..

As a part of a new series, I will be providing a market snapshot of the..

The popular sport, disc golf is coming to St. Catharines and it's arrival is..

I cover developments in downtown St. Catharines and areas like Port Dalhousie..

As a part of a new series, I will be providing a market snapshot of the..

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With next weekends Niagara Craft Beer..

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A long vacant, north end St. Catharines site,..

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Yesterday, I attended the open house for..

While downtown St. Catharines will see the Lake Street and James Street student..

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The Loretto development site sits on a 7.5..

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Two weeks ago I covered the..

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With the opening of Balzac's Coffee Rosters..

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Grimsby is booming, it's..

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In the early..

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The neighbourhood of Western Hill in St...

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Industrial condos and lofts have become a..

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In my previous blog on redefining development..

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Niagara's newest twin hotels, the River Road..

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The Harry W, Diffin Industrial Park is the..

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Located in south central Niagara, as a..

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Around the world, developers have been..

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Industrial parks provide significant..

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Last Wednesday, Andrew Peller Ltd. announced..

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Situated along the QEW adjacent to Lake..

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Another report this week in the St...

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The Region of Niagara is comprised of twelve..

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Over the past..

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The Region of Niagara is comprised of twelve..

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The Harriet Tubman Public School is..

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The Region of Niagara is comprised of twelve..

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Welland's North End Industrial and..

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Downtown St. Catharines has been a hub for..

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Earlier this week, I wrote a market snapshot..

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The Region..

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A colleague of mine, Lisa Campbell,..

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Industrial parks provide significant..

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In December, I looked at the three major..

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The Region of Niagara is comprised of..

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Running along the QEW in the central section..

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The Region of Niagara is comprised of twelve..

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When I first started this blog,..

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Located to the west of the Stanley Avenue..

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I feel as though I should start this blog by..

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The Region of..

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The Town of Fort..

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The..

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There is..

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The Region of Niagara is comprised of twelve..

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The Brock Business Park is located in the..

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 Draft East Fonthill Site Master Plan

The..

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Industrial parks provide significant..

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There is a high interest in development in..

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Industrial parks provide significant..

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The Meridian Centre, the New Performing Arts..

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The Region of Niagara is comprised of twelve..

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CMHC’s Fall 2014 rental market report shows..

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Whether you’re looking to list a property..

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We’ve spoken before about the development..

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When evaluating properties in the commercial..

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The Niagara real estate market is..

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The City of Thorold’s downtown area offers..

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The plazas by Morrison Street and Dorchester..

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Ask anyone who has travelled on Thorold Stone..

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We’ve spoken before about what documents you..

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The Glendale area in Niagara-on-the-Lake..

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Part one of our two part Niagara real estate..

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There is a lot of information to digest when..

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Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation..