What is life in Hamilton like?

 

Some of you may already know that one member of the Brandow Group is a happy transplant to Hamilton from the GTA.  The move was such a good one that we are now advocates with a reputation for trying to entice friends and family to come and enjoy the city (and its affordable real estate) with us!

Lest anyone think it’s all about selling houses, though – we have reached out to some clients who moved in 2018, and we asked them to share their experience moving south down the QEW to our beloved new hometown.

Katherine and John are a professional couple who chose to retire to a beautiful enclave on the Hamilton Mountain after living in their stately High Park home for decades.  They were kind enough to write down their thoughts after living here for the past two years:

 

Katherine says:

“After raising our family and working in the west end of Toronto for many years, we were ready to find a new home and a new location to retire to. We had a great community there with good schools and medical facilities and enjoyed the many parks, the sports facilities, music venues, the subway, and lots of restaurants. The diversity, vibrancy, and inclusivity of Toronto was so very wonderful but also the city was growing at an almost unrecognizable pace.

Hamilton has offered us very similar diversity, vibrancy, and inclusivity. We are impressed with the number of lovely older homes and established neighbourhoods, opportunities to enjoy theatre and music, top notch schools like McMaster and Mohawk, and great doctors and hospitals. There is also lots of activities and support for seniors which is very much appreciated. Hamilton is a city that also allows you to escape to beaches, trails, and farmland quickly and easily. It seems as though anything we could need or want is nearby by car or walking.! Life is good in Hamilton, the people have been warm and welcoming and we would recommend a move here wholeheartedly.”

We are so grateful to our lovely clients for sharing their experience with us.