Why ‘Winona, Stoney Creek’ Real Estate is a good buy for 2023: A Q&A with Sean Findlay

Why ‘Winona, Stoney Creek’ real estate is a good buy for 2023: A Q&A with Sean Findlay of Century 21 Millennium Inc.

Stoney Creek is a hidden gem! A growing beautiful community that sits on the western edge of Hamilton and forms the gateway to Niagara’s tender fruit lands. Located just 45 minutes from Downtown Toronto, and 45 minutes from Niagara Falls, you can find the perfect balance of life in this well sought after neighborhood. Sean Findlay not only specializes in selling Stoney Creek real estate properties, he currently lives in this lovely community nestled between the Niagara escarpment and Lake Ontario. Here’s why he thinks Winona is the place to be in 2020, and what you need to know about buying property here in this growing Winona, Stoney Creek real estate market.

What is the community like?

I moved to Winona, Stoney Creek because the school system was great. In the last seven or eight years, we’ve had three brand new schools built within one mile of each other in anticipation of the growth of Winona and Stoney Creek, and they all have a great reputation. Teachers look for areas like this to live and work in—you’re in the greenbelt, the gateway to wine country. Winona has one of the best conservation parks in the area—Fifty Point—and two marinas within miles of each other.

Who’s buying property in Winona, Stoney Creek?

I find a lot of professional couples and families are moving here from the city. People move here to escape the rat race. It feels safer, it’s slower-paced, and you can spend more time with your children & family. Kids have so many outside activities—you should see it when soccer starts up, it’s packed with kids socializing and riding bikes. Its a really good neighbourhood to raise a family.

What are Winona Stoney Creek’s biggest assets?

Definitely location. Winona, Stoney Creek is the gateway to everything. It’s a quick hop to the QEW, which takes you in every direction. You’re minutes from Burlington and an easy drive to Mississauga, Toronto and Niagara. There’s easy accessibility to the escarpment. We’re a hub, and that’s only going to get better with the new Costco has opened in 2019. Lets not forget about the new GoTrain that is expected to be expanded to Winona, Stoney Creek for 2023

How much does a home cost in Winona?

For resale, townhomes start in the $500,000 range and single detached-family homes start in the vicinity of $700,000 and up, especially if you want something newer. The market is hot. A subdivision will open and it’ll sell out overnight. My biggest recommendation is to register on the builder’s website so you’ll get the call first.

How would you rate the resale value of a home in Winona?

There is a great demand to live in Winona, Stoney Creek.  Geographically located right by Lake Ontario, makes this neighborhood a very desirable place to live and therefore has great resale value.

Where will you get the best deal for a home in Winona?

My top recommendation is to get on the list for a new development because you don’t have to compete with other buyers. When you’re buying a pre-construction single-family or townhouse, you’re paying what the builder has on the list. I find most of the first-time townhome buyers purchase new because they can’t handle being outbid all the time.

What are your initial thoughts about DiCenzo’s Foothills of Winona project?

People love developments by DiCenzo Homes because the exterior of his buildings are so attractive. I personally think the Foothills location is amazing. As a real estate agent who’s been in the business for 20 years, it has accessibility to everything and it’s the only townhome development starting in 2017 that I’m aware of in that area, the rest are high-rise condos. That will draw people in right away.

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