FANTASY REAL ESTATE: SAINT LOUIS
When the market's dry of character my mind begins to wander outside of Hamilton. Lucky for you, its taken me to some amazing places south of the border -- in Saint Louis. And Saint is no understatement...
View ArticlePILL HILL
360 Queen Street South, Hamilton, ON circa 1920sThis FRESH Kirkendall listing with its copper eaves, slate roof and columned portico has surely turned your head one or two times in the past. Standing...
View ArticleEND OF SUMMER SHOW STOPPER
5 Ravenscliffe Avenue, Hamilton, ON circa early 1900sIncredible Ionic Columns, Knockout Newel Posts, Charming Coiffured Ceilings, Beautiful Beveled Glass, Perfect Pocket Doors, and Intricate Inlay...
View ArticleFRESH BRICK BACK STORY
WHERE DOES FRESH BRICK COME FROM?FreshBrick came about in a brainstorm with my car pooler. I wanted something fun that celebrated the homes I was passionate about featuring. 'FRESH', in its urban...
View ArticleTHE FRESH INDEX
A look at what's Hot, Â FRESH and Available in the Hamilton and surrounding market today. Ranging from $245,000 to $2.1 million.
View ArticleA CHAMPION FOR OLD HOUSES
 Kathy RenwaldHamilton Spectator Aug 28, 2014Hamilton's inventory of beautiful old homes is fuelling a hot blog called Fresh Brick. Adam Wilson's blog is a photo-rich tour of the houses we all want to...
View ArticleHOUSE HUNTERS HAMILTON
I'm not going to lie...I cried when we received an offer on our house because its truly the most amazing building I have ever had the honor of living in and I will miss it very much. Â Â However, we...
View ArticleNORTH SHORE (IS) SPECTACULAR: 'GREEN HOUSE' circa1929
682 North Shore Boulevard East , Burlington, OntarioThis 1920s English Manor style estate is an absolute knockout. FRESH on the market as of yesterday, it is the first property in a long time deserving...
View ArticleCARPE DI-BRICK
You better be nimble...you better be quick...before its FRESHLY picked.I can remember the first house we lost out on. It was a gorgeous centre hall Victorian on Aberdeen Avenue with plaster medallions,...
View ArticleMcKinlay-McGinty House circa 1848
252 Highway 8, Greensville, ONÂ (West Flamborough, in the City of Hamilton)This FRESH listing calls for a HOLY brick! Besides being ridiculously good looking, this Classical Revival packs heritage...
View ArticleKILLER CHARACTER!
32 Grant Avenue, Hamilton, ONSo much character it hurts. Call me a sadist but I love this home and its painfully beautifully details. Buy this home and wear your heart on your fence - literally (see...
View ArticleHOMAGE TO HOME
250 James Street South, Hamilton, OntarioI will always have a special place in my heart for 250 James Street South when we move out next month. Below is a homage to one of the FRESHEST pieces of brick...
View ArticleENCHANTING ENTRANCE WAYS
The foyer is often the barometer to the splendours that lie within a character home. These central arteries have the power to seduce at first sight and I am a sucker for all the classical details that...
View ArticleFRESHBRICK Q&A with JASON WAXMAN
Sorry for the lag since my last post...To be honest the market hasn't excited me all that much lately (plus I just moved...sneak peek below).  There have definitely been some character sightings in the...
View ArticleTRIPLE THREAT
I'm still waiting for the first big 'Bammer' of 2015 but these three FRESH listings do a good job at tiding over the character cravings.Check them out below!59 Stanley Avenue, Hamilton, ONFRESH...
View ArticleSAVE THE BRICK
The moment you've all been waiting for. THE FIRST BAMMER of 2015 will soon be revealed on this page. Stay tuned! Enjoy the teasers below in the interim.ADVERTISEMENT: CLICK TO LEARN MORE!
View ArticleGOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT
THE FIRST BAMMER of 2015 is HERE!!!403 Queen Street South, Hamilton OntarioGood things come to those who wait, and boy did YOU and I wait patiently for this post. Thank goodness the drought is over and...
View ArticleTALLY HO, WHERE'D YOU GO?
6 Tally Ho Drive, Dundas, ONThis 19th century knock-out about knocked me off my seat when I discovered it online. I immediately knew I had to post a teaser on my Facebook and Twitter pages so FRESH...
View ArticleNEOGOTHIC KNOCKOUT: Ballinahinch Circa 1850
“Ballinahinch is one of the last remaining buildings of a compound of stone 1850s estates that ran across along the lower shoulder of the escarpment. It was an absolutely stunning district in its...
View ArticleTO DIE FOR TUDOR CIRCA 1898-1919
353 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster, ONCharacter runs rampant in this home. Long hallways offer sight line to wooden floors, panels, beams and banisters. Gothic archways frame other century delights...
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