Big life changes… and a fascinating real estate market.

Luke O’Reilly & Rachel VanDuzer kick off this episode with personal updates – from wedding planning and ski trips to preparing for baby #2 – before diving into what’s really happening across the Hamilton-Burlington market.

In this episode, we discuss:

• 📉 Why the market feels cautious
• 🏦 The Bank of Canada rate hold
• ❄️ Weather impacts on showings
• 🏘️ What’s selling vs sitting
• 💎 A recent near-$4M luxury sale in Ancaster
• 🤝 How negotiations are unfolding
• 🔍 What’s reasonable after a home inspection
• ⚖️ Tough conversations around pricing and equity
• 📞 What clients never see behind the scenes This market requires realism, patience, and strategy – but opportunities absolutely exist. If you’re planning a move in 2026, this conversation will give you clarity.

Chapters:

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:56 Real Estate Trends
• 7:47 Challenges We’re Seeing In This Market
• 13:57 All About Home Inspections
• 21:37 Predictions For 2026

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