Alex Gunby - Real Estate Salesperson

Wishing my tenant client a VERY happy closing day as he gets the keys to his BRAND NEW unit! 🥳🙌🏼

Thank you so much for putting your trust in me throughout this process - It's been such a pleasure getting to know you and work with you. Can't wait to see you get settled and put your personal touch on the place! 🏢🌟

Looking for a place to rent? Let’s chat! ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

Congratulations to my awesome tenant client on leasing a unit in a brand new condo building in 🎉🍾

It’s been such a pleasure getting to know you throughout the apartment-hunting process and I’m glad we found you the perfect place to call ‘Home’! 🙌🏼🏠

Looking for a place to rent? Let’s chat! ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

Wishing my awesome seller clients a VERY happy closing today! 🥳🙌🏼

Thank you so much for putting your trust in me throughout this process - It's been an honor to take part in this chapter of your life, and I can't wait to see all the incredible memories you'll create in your new home! 🏡🌟

Planning to buy or sell? Let’s chat! ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

📊🏡 The numbers for May are in!

Here’s how the market is doing across RAHB regions…

🔻All regions saw a decline in , 20% below May of last year, and 31% lower than the long-term average for the month of May.

📉The decline in sales was seen across all property types and was significant enough to counterbalance the gains we saw earlier this year, actually resulting in a 3% decrease in year-to-date sales.

Declining sales were accompanied by an increase in , resulting in a decreased sales-to-new-listings ratio of 46% which puts us in territory 🔑

And although levels are up across all property types, the most significant surge was seen in homes priced above $1,000,000, while the most properties within each category continue to face the most conditions 🥊

💬 “Inventory levels are on the rise across all price ranges, with the most significant increases observed in the higher-priced products. This surge can be attributed to the current high-interest rate environment, which is motivating more sellers to list their properties in this bracket. However, the flip side of this trend is that escalating costs and higher interest rates are affecting consumer affordability, causing some potential buyers to pause their purchasing decisions,” says Nicolas von Bredow, President of RAHB

🏦 With the (BoC) making their first cut to interest rates in over 4 years earlier this month (From 5% to 4.75%), we have yet to see how this change will affect conditions and 📊

Historically, lower interest rates have brought more competition and increased home prices due to increased consumer buying power…

How do you think the BoC’s decision will affect the housing market/home prices? 🤔💬

Got questions about the market? Thinking of making a move? Drop me a line ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
🔸 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
📲 905.520.8874
✉️ [email protected]

Happy closing day to my amazing buyer clients!! 🥳🙌🏼

Congratulations on getting the keys to this beautiful property - I can’t wait to see you guys turn this house into a home! 🔑🏠

Thank you once again for all the trust you placed in me throughout this journey 🙏🏼

Planning to buy or sell? Let’s chat! ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

A huge congratulations to my first-time buyer clients on purchasing this beautiful semi-detached home on the 🎉🍾

I’m so so grateful to have been a part of your journey to home ownership. From the first couple showings to finally getting an accepted offer, working with you guys was so much fun from start to finish - Thank you once again for putting your trust and confidence in me throughout the entire process 🙏🏼❤️

I’m so excited to see you and your family grow into this house and turn it into a home - Not to mention all the memories you’re going to create and all the ‘Firsts’ you and your family will have here! 🏡

Once again, 🙌🏼🥳

Planning to buy your first home? Let’s chat! ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

Thank you to my amazing client for the kind words! 🙏🏼❤️

It’s not every day that your clients turn into good friends - It was such a pleasure getting to know you and your family, and I’m honored to have been a part of this huge milestone in your life! 🙏🏼🏠

Congratulations once again 🎊

Thinking of buying your first home too? Let’s chat! ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

April’s numbers are in! 💐📊

Here’s how the RAHB housing market did last month…

Inventory saw a big jump from March with 2,085 new listings hitting the market across , , , and North; 34.8% more than we saw last April 🔺🏠

At the same time, home sales decreased year-over-year in all regions (except Haldimand) pushing the overall Sales-To-New Listings ratio for all RAHB regions to 49.9%, keeping the market almost perfectly balanced ⚖️

The current trend is that a lot of potential home buyers are waiting for the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates, hopefully in June ⏳

…. Or maybe not 👀🤨

According to new employment data, Canada’s labour market rebounded unexpectedly, adding more than 90,000 jobs just in April - nearly 5X the number of jobs forecasted for the month 🤯

With this news, some economists are now having doubts about the BOC cutting rates in June, and are now looking towards cuts in July, or potentially longer, depending on how the inflation rate is looking 🧐

As I always say, DON’T TRY TO TIME THE MARKET based on news articles and market stats. Make a move when it’s right for you both personally AND financially 🙏🏼🙇🏻

Got questions about the market? Thinking of making a move? Drop me a line ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
🔸 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
📲 905.520.8874
✉️ [email protected]

Congratulations to my clients on finding their FOREVER HOME 🏡🤩🍾

They worked SO hard to bring this dream to fruition and it has all paid off with them finding this property that is PERFECT for them - a charming backsplit home in a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood with a huge, beautiful yard that will be perfect for their 2 pups to run around for years to come 🐾🌳

From selling their home to going out to view properties and making offers, the entire process was such a joy and this outcome was the cherry on top 😌👌🏼

I can't wait to see you put your personal touch on this home and to the countless memories you’ll create here! 🛠️ 🌟

Thank you so much for the trust you put in me throughout this journey and for having me be a part in this huge part of your lives - Congrats again 🎉🥳

Planning to move/downsize? Let’s chat! ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

March stats are here and lemme tell you.. spring has SPRUNG 🌷☀️

All areas saw month-over-month increases in average sale prices and sales-to-new listings ratio, inching us closer to “Seller’s Market” territory but still remaining relatively balanced as new listings continue to rise ⚖️

But something these numbers DON’T show you… Offer dates & bidding wars are BACK 😅🥵

Granted, things aren’t as hectic as they were in 2021/2022, but we are starting to see an increase in properties holding offer dates, getting multiple offers, and selling for over-asking 💸

Historically, real estate activity tends to rev up in March into the Summer before things start to slow back down around September, and with interest rate cuts *supposedly* coming in the next few months, a lot of buyers seem to be wanting to “beat the rush” 🏃🏻‍♂️

With that said, if we’re seeing this amount of activity/competition BEFORE interest rate cuts, what’s in store for us when rates DO finally drop? 🤔

As I always say, DON’T TRY TO TIME THE MARKET based on news articles and market stats. Make a move when it’s right for you both personally AND financially 🙏🏼🙇🏻

If you feel the time is right for you and you’re ready to make a move, I’d love to hear about your plans and help where I can! 🏠👇🏼

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
🔸 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
📲 905.520.8874
✉️ [email protected]

Wishing my first time buyer client a very happy closing day today! 🔑🍾

I’m incredibly grateful for the trust you put in me throughout this process; It’s been a great honor for me to play a part in this huge milestone for you - Thank you, and congrats once again 🙏🏼

Looking forward to you getting all moved in and settled, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing memories you’ll create in your new home ⭐️🏡

Thinking of buying your first home too? Let’s chat! ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

A question I get asked all the time is “Who pays the commissions in a real estate transaction?” 🤨💭

Swipe through to learn how it works! 💡

Buying, Selling, or Renting? Let’s chat! 🏡⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
🔸 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
📲 905.520.8874
✉️ [email protected]

Love (of real estate) was in the air in February! 🏠❤️

All areas continued to see month-over-month increases in sales AND new listings as we move closer and closer to spring 📈☀️

Because activity has increased on both sides (buyers & sellers), the market has kept relatively balanced, and prices seem to have stabilized (except for Burlington, which saw prices shoot up almost 17% from January 🚀😅)

Here’s a few other fun stats from February:

- Majority of sales took place in the $600k-799k price range (in Feb 2022, the majority of sales were in the $1mil-1.499mil range)

- Detached homes barely increased in sales volume year-over-year (+0.6%) whereas Townhomes and Apartment-style Condos rose in popularity from Feb 2023 with +19.1% and +18.2% increases respectively.

- While supply levels have improved over the lows reported since 2020, they are still considered “Low” when compared to what was available in the market pre-2014

Now, these stats are for information purposes only and as I’ve said before (and will continue to say), DON’T TRY TO TIME THE MARKET based on news articles and market stats. Make a move when it’s right for you 🙏🏼

And with that said, if you’re thinking of making a move this year, I’d love to hear about your plans and help where I can! 🏠👇🏼

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
🔸 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
📲 905.520.8874
✉️ [email protected]

1016 Greenhill Ave is officially SOLD ‼️🎉

Huge congrats to my amazing seller clients on the successful sale of their property 🍾

And congrats to the buyers on purchasing a beautiful custom-built home 🎊

A very heartfelt ‘Thank you’ to my sellers for putting their trust in me throughout the entire process from “Just Listed” to “SOLD”! 🙏🏼

Next step: Finding these clients their forever home with some land - Can’t wait!! 🤩🏡

Congrats once again to all parties 🙌🏼🥳

Planning a move? Let’s chat! ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

‼️ OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED ‼️

My open houses at 1016 Greenhill Ave scheduled for this weekend have been cancelled ❌ Sorry for any inconvenience!

For more info ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

THIS WEEKEND! 📣🤩

I’ll be back at 1016 Greenhill Ave this Saturday & Sunday (Feb 24/25) from 2pm-4pm 🗓️

Come say hi and take a tour of this gorgeous home! (complimentary Starbursts provided 👀🍬)

📍 1016 Greenhill Ave, Hamilton
💰 $1,050,888
🏠 2,244 sq ft (above-grade)

🛏️ 4 Beds
🛁 2.5 Baths
🚘 2 Car Garage + 2 Car Drive
+Cathedral Ceilings
+Open-Concept Living
+California Shutters
+Hardwood Floors & Carpet-Free
+More!

Located near:
🛣️ Highways
🥾 Escarpment trails
🛝 Parks
📚 Schools
🛍️ Shopping
📜 Historic Downtown Stoney Creek

Can’t make it to the open house? No problem! Reach out to book your private viewing today ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

A huge congratulations to my first-time buyer client on purchasing this amazing end-unit townhome in Welland 🎉🍾

I’m beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to help you break into the world of home ownership (and for a great price at that!) - Thank you once again for putting your trust in me throughout this exciting journey 🙏🏼

I can’t wait to see how you spruce the place up and for the countless memories you’re going to create here! 🏡

Once again, congrats 🙌🏼🥳

Planning to buy your first home? Let’s chat! ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

2024 got off to a toasty start 👀🔥

The holidays are now behind us 😔 and as people get back into the daily grind, so did the eager buyers and sellers that pushed their moving plans to the new year 🗓️

Activity picked up across the board with all areas seeing significant month-over-month increases in both sales AND new listings 📈

… and with many economists and big banks predicting rate cuts to begin sometime this year, it would seem that a lot of buyers are looking to get into the market before those supposed rate cuts bring an influx of buyers/demand and push prices back up ⬆️ 🏃🏻‍♂️

But even though activity has increased, all RAHB markets seem to remain relatively balanced. ⚖️
Offers with conditions are still being accepted, a lot of homes are selling for asking-price or just under; Buyers and sellers both seem to be just peachy 🍑

Looking ahead, many homeowners will be facing mortgage renewals this year, and at much higher rates than they’re used to, but rumours of interest rate cuts are drumming up buyer demand so it’s hard to say where exactly this year will take us 🔮

My advice? DON’T LISTEN TO THE NOISE AND HEADLINES ❌ - Make a move when it’s right for you both financially and personally.

And with that said, if you’re thinking of making a move this year, I’d love to hear about your plans and help where I can! 🏠

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
🔸 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
📲 905.520.8874
✉️ [email protected]

YOU’RE INVITED! 📣🤩

Come see me and take a tour of this gorgeous home this Saturday & Sunday (Feb 17/18) from 2pm-4pm 🗓️

📍 1016 Greenhill Ave, Hamilton
💰 $1,050,888
🏠 2,244 sq ft (above-grade)

🛏️ 4 Beds
🛁 2.5 Baths
🚘 2 Car Garage + 2 Car Drive
+Cathedral Ceilings
+Open-Concept Living
+California Shutters
+Hardwood Floors & Carpet-Free
+More!

Located near:
🛣️ Highways
🥾 Escarpment trails
🛝 Parks
📚 Schools
🛍️ Shopping
📜 Historic Downtown Stoney Creek

Can’t make it to the open house? No problem! Reach out to book your private viewing today ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

🌟 JUST LISTED 🌟

Welcome to Gershome! This home was custom-built by Mercedes Homes and is nestled in a welcoming neighbourhood where families come to put their roots down for future generations.

📍 1016 Greenhill Ave, Hamilton
💰 $1,050,888
🏠 2,244 sq ft (above-grade)

🛏️ 4 Beds
🛁 2.5 Baths
🚘 2 Car Garage + 2 Car Drive
+Cathedral Ceilings
+Open-Concept Living
+California Shutters
+Hardwood Floors & Carpet-Free
+More!

Located near:
🛣️ Highways
🥾 Escarpment trails
🛝 Parks
📚 Schools
🛍️ Shopping
📜 Historic Downtown Stoney Creek

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home in a prime location! 🔥

For more information and to book your private viewing ⬇️

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
📧 [email protected]
📲 (905) 520-8874


🟠 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 🟠

With 2024 well under way, let’s take a look at how the housing market moved in 2023… 🗓️

Although interest rates increased in January, activity continued to pick up into the spring/summer months 😎☀️

That was until the Bank of Canada (BOC) increased their policy rate to 4.75% in June, then just one month later in July, rates were increased to 5.00% which is when sales started to dip and things were shifting 👀🔄

(Keep in mind, rates have not been this high since March 2001 😅)

We saw an influx of new listings hit the market into the fall months as homeowners began to feel the pinch and looked to sell before prices dropped further than they already had 📉

Sales remained low, however, as buyers began looking at more affordable options (some choosing to hold off on buying altogether) and the decline in sales was mainly driven by higher-priced homes ($700k-$800k+) 🏠

It will be interesting to see how 2024 plays out and I feel that if the BOC cuts rates, a lot of buyers that have been waiting will flood the market which will likely cause prices to go up. When that will happen? Who knows, but many economists predict rate cuts at some point in 2024. 🔮

Planning a move? Have real estate questions? Let’s chat! 🏡

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
🔸 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
📲 905.520.8874
✉️ [email protected]


    #2023 #2024                            

‼️📣 Big news today as Hamilton City Council has passed a bylaw designed to better protect tenants facing “renoviction” from their landlords.

💭 A “Renoviction” is when a landlord evicts a tenant by claiming they require the unit to be vacant in order to complete major renovations.

The city has observed many cases of “bad faith” renovictions where landlords use the excuse of renovations to make existing tenants leave, and then rent the unit to new tenants at a higher rate…

And According to Monica Ciriello, Director of Licensing and Bylaw Enforcement, Hamilton has seen a 983% INCREASE in the number of renoviction notices (N13s), issued to tenants between 2017-2022.

🔐 This new bylaw is designed to prevent these cases of “Bad Faith” renovictions and to better protect Hamilton tenants by ensuring N13 notices are only given when renovations TRULY require the unit to be vacant, not just because the landlord wants a higher-paying tenant.

I believe this is just the beginning and we will start to see many other cities implementing similar bylaws - New Westminster, BC has already seen success with a similar anti-renoviction bylaw and other municipalities in Ontario are already considering implementing their own versions. 👀

Got questions? Planning a move? Reach out to me anytime! 🏡

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
🔸 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
📲 905.520.8874
✉️ [email protected]



     
     
       
     

Waiting to see what happens with interest rates before making your next move? 👀🤔

🗓️ Mark these dates on your calendar and visit www.BankOfCanada.ca at 9:45am EST the morning-of to be the first to know of any interest rate changes.

I always recommend starting the conversation as early-on as possible so if you’re thinking of making a move, let’s chat! 🏡💬

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
🔸 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
📲 905.520.8874
✉️ [email protected]



                               

Throwback to one of the coolest/scariest things I’ve ever done 😅😳

📣 December market stats are here! Let’s see how we finished off 2023…

Unsurprisingly, real estate activity dropped significantly in the month of December (both on the buy side and sell side) 🐢

As most people shifted their focus to holiday shopping, family gatherings and festivities, less new listings hit the market and buyer demand dwindled in December with most consumers deciding to take a break and revisit their moving plans in the new year. 💭

A slower market is typical this time of year but this slow-down was felt even more this year compared to previous years due to the higher cost of borrowing, inflation, and overall uncertainty on what the Bank of Canada will do next with interest rates 👀

As we get settled into the new year (and everyone pays off that Christmas debt! 💰), we should see activity pick up starting in Feb/March and into the spring/summer months.

Thinking of making a move this year? Want more market info for your area? Let’s chat! 💬

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
🔸 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
📲 905.520.8874
✉️ [email protected]



                               

📣 November’s numbers are in! Let’s take a look at where the real estate market is at… 👀📊🏡

Trends are showing that consumers are generally seeking out lower priced homes as affordability continues to be a main concern with interest rates staying high and home prices not decreasing enough to offset the increased cost of borrowing (Home prices continue to trend downward, however).

Having said that, a good chunk of the new listings we’re seeing are homes in the higher price brackets (~$800k+), creating buyer market conditions in the upper end of the market while lower price brackets are showing more balanced conditions.

Overall sales have declined month-over-month making this “one of the weakest Novembers since 2010” (according to RAHB) and new listings trended down over the past month, but supply levels are still 23% higher than this time last year.

In a nutshell:
- Higher price brackets = Buyer market conditions
- Low-mid price brackets = Balanced market conditions
- More listings on the market than is “typically” seen during this time of year

Thinking of making a move? Want more market info for your area? Let’s chat! 💬

👤 Alex Gunby, REALTOR®
🔸 Gunby Real Estate | REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
📲 905.520.8874
✉️ [email protected]



                               

Had such a great time with some amazing people at ‘s Holiday Party last night 🎄🟠

A HUGE thank you to my amazing friends, family, and clients that have graciously donated to our ‘Hope for the Holidays’ Pillow Drive in support of 😌 Your contributions will help brighten the holidays for those impacted by violence, abuse, and homelessness.

We’re still collecting donations until Dec. 15 so if you have items you’d like to donate, please DM or text me at 905-520-8874 to arrange a pick up date/time! 🎄

Always a great time with this crew 🙇🏻

We had a blast yesterday at ‘s Art Workshop with in support of ! 🎨😁

Looking forward to the holiday workshop 🎄