Love the hammer. Lived here all my life. Would not live anywhere else

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

It is such a great place! Love that you've been able to see the history & all of the changes over the years :D

I left Hamilton after 35 years. I lived in the St Clair neighborhood for 15 years. I wanted to move up north for years and with the insane housing market my dream became a reality. The home I bought in 2006 for $ 225.000 I sold for $ 865.000 in 2021. I made more money selling that house than I did working at Ford the last 10 years! Although I enjoyed Hamilton the proposed LRT bought up so much property ... only to have it sit vacant and be used by squatters and drug addicts that would wander into my neighborhood breaking into vehicles and knocking on doors asking for money. I lived in between Delaware and Cumberland streets right near the base of the escarpment. It was a fantastic area to live and raise children but I am honestly happy that I got the opportunity to retire and move to a less densely populated part of the province! Great video! Cheers ✌

@0xsergy

Жыл бұрын

you hit it good. i've been telling my parents to sell while the market is hot, once the prices drop they will drop..

@TheGenuineRealtors

9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed calling Hamilton home (great area too!) But you're correct... this transition period for infrastructure + the crisis for unhoused people, home affordability & addiction is hitting a lot of Hamilton 😥 I hope you're still enjoying your retirement in a more rural setting!

Awesome channel! I love your other videos and learning about cool places in the area. Great family ideas

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! That’s absolutely one of the reasons I started sharing!! When I would share a new place with a local & they didn’t realize it was nearby, I wondered how many of our amazing places to explore aren’t know by our neighbours 😊 Appreciate you taking the time to comment & thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

Very insightful, sharing with my wife. We love this town! Thank you for making this!

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for helping me capture this beautiful city!

You did it! You hit 1000 subscribers!! Congrats on all your success :)

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jennifer! Labour of love, that's for sure!

Loved the video and your detailed description! Hello from your new subscriber 💛 I and my moving to Canada 🇨🇦 soon 🔜

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you’ve found the channel & enjoyed! Moving to Canada can be pretty darn exciting 🎉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Great video with lots of detail. I like how you provide an outlook of what the future holds. What are your thoughts on Landsdale, safe for raising a family?

@TheGenuineRealtors

8 ай бұрын

My apologies! I’m only just seeing a few comments now from a year ago - not sure why they were populating in the app/studio editor! Did you end up finding a neighbourhood in Hamilton?

Wow!! These are so well done. Kudos. I also viewed my house, you made it look beautiful. A reminder why I live here. Thank you

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Awe thank you! They are a lot of effort but it’s a project filled with love 💕 So glad I presented your home in a way that helps hit home why we are so lucky to live where we do!

@andreah.5034

2 жыл бұрын

Would you be able to give a link to the downtown master plan you mention? Thank you

Great job Rochelle ! Regards from Oakville, my new home I just settled here one month ago as a new comer 🌹

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Oakville! I'll be doing some more videos on Oakville shortly & you've chosen a wonderful city to call home!

Your videos are great. It's taken a long time but the city is finally on the path toward a positive future. I'm glad you're showing that to people here. One correction though: the City Centre is not as described in the video. It opened in the early 1990s as an Eaton Centre, and when Eaton's went under it was renamed. While its first few years as a mall were fairly good, that did not last. It's probably the last big example of a failed attempt at urban renewal in the city. It does have one historic feature: the clock in the tower at the corner of James and York is from the old city hall that used to be in that part of downtown. The Centre Mall on Barton between Ottawa and Kenilworth sounds like what you may have been referring to -- it was built in the 1950s and did become one of the country's first large indoor shopping malls. It was demolished in the early 2000s and stores of The Centre on Barton are now on that site.

@TheGenuineRealtors

Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark - thanks for watching! And I appreciate the clarification on this one 🙏

Fantastic job.

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Really appreciate you watching & taking the time to comment 🙏💛

Hi Rochelle! Thanks for the video! very helpful. My wife and I are newcomers, and we will arrive in hamilton in early June. We booked a temporary place for one month around downtown (at the James st. -Barton st. intersection). We've heard about homeless people, and my wife is kinda scared about walking alone in the city while I'm at work. Do we need to be worried? Is the area safe at night?

@DJIPHANTOMPILOT

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to tell you but, that is not an area that you are going to want to stay. if you want any kind of chance at not being harassed by the junkie homeless people 24/7 you can not stay anywhere in the downtown area. Also not a great idea to walk around at night.

Any thoughts on Television City Condos? Thanks.

Newly subscriber here. Moving to Hamilton by next year. Which area is the best to live and accesible near the HHS. Thank you.

@TheGenuineRealtors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing Bejarin! Do you have a specific part of the HHS you will be working in? There are hospitals all over the city that will be connected to the HHS so if you know which lab or area you will be working in I can help narrow down better 😊 Did you want to email me & I can help clarify some places you might want to consider? Hello@Genuinerealtor.com

Hamilton real has the potential to be one of Canada's leading cities, if the improve transit, biking and pedestrians infrastructure. hopefully once outdated zoning laws can be changed and more missing middle housing appears, it will attract more newcomers, young talent and people who want to have a family.

@Art-ot2jn

9 ай бұрын

Biking improvements have stopped

@TheGenuineRealtors

9 ай бұрын

Yes, you are absolutely correct! There is a big push across Ontario to continue to attract young talent & a big part of it is housing affordability.

Lots of people live in downtown hamilton, a few even live indoors. On the bright side I have not had my car broken into this month yet and it is already the 5th!

@TheGenuineRealtors

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you're having a good month 😅

Pretty cool video I'm Peter from downtown Hamilton myself east end at 24 Tisdale street south at main St East across from the no frills plaza

@TheGenuineRealtors

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video!

The best video about Hamilton.

@TheGenuineRealtors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Are you kidding. See all the people in this ad, all the bustle and hustle of Hamilton?

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Was filmed during a lockdown 🙃 No hustle or bustle anywhere - even NYC was a ghost town...

I think you should do more videos on other cities like the City of Brantford, the City of St. Catherines, the City of Niagara Falls, and other cities.

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that it would be helpful for people but I don’t work all of those areas so I can’t speak to them the way I can about the places I do work everyday. Not to mention, I’d have to be collecting footage for them as well. The reason I can create such great videos is because I’m here working all seasons & collecting footage over time

It would be nice if we didn't have a height restriction. I feel like in the future it would limit housing opportunities due to buildings being filled due to it not being able to exceed the escarpment.

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

It's such a tricky thing to navigate... people on the mountain don't want their views cut off by massive buildings but also there are buildings who have applied for variances to exceed the escarpment height. Will likely be a mixture of both! I just hope we can loose the NIMBY mentality as we intensify the empty spaces throughout Hamilton 🤞

Hamilton has so much potential, but it needs a major makeover… The parks showcased in this video are absolutely beautiful, however they are manly populated with the homeless. Hamilton needs to address the homeless crisis, and make it a priority.

@TheGenuineRealtors

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more - the home affordability crisis is not improving the situation either. All of these video clips were taken during the pandemic when the tent communities were in full swing. Only a handful had a lot of inhabitants... most were as you saw here in the video.

@Art-ot2jn

9 ай бұрын

@@TheGenuineRealtors still there 7 shootings in tent city this summer drug cartel has moved in

Hi Rochelle, I'm looking to rent a apartment in hamilton. It would be great if you can help us.

@TheGenuineRealtors

8 ай бұрын

Hi there! My apologies - I didn’t see this comment! Did you end up settling in Hamilton??

Ths hight by law is probably on the way out . Perhaps it will remain in small chunks .

@TheGenuineRealtors

3 ай бұрын

That policy was announced in 2018 & anything is possible in the future, but I haven't seen any updates about them increasing the allowances yet.

Great job on another passiontate and informative video. Subscribed. I completely agree with the necessity for pedestrian safety to ensure a vibrant core. Safety also needs to extend to EVERY component of it however, or their plan will fail. People, and especially those with children, need to feel and be safe in order for them to visit, shop, dine etc. Part of the Downtown currently has a crime and safety problem that is the direct result of where a much needed social service facility happens to be located. This is a very polarizing issue of course because the services are in great need but regardless of anyone’s steadfast position, lawlessness and a lack of accountability will eliminate any chance of revitalization. I’m not hating just stating fact from a lifetime of experience backed by an unfortunate abundance of urban failure examples out there. This doesn’t apply to all the clients but wishing people will make better choices while doing nothing but waitng for that to happen is not a winning solution. Common sense planning that prioritizes public safety and accountability while creating attractive businesses, parks, venues etc. that people want to attend, is the only winning solution.

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's such a dynamic issue that Hamilton has had to work towards solutions -- it's such a layered dilemma that there is no simple solution, but rather like you said, a multi-faceted approach that addresses concerns on as many front as possible to build a system that supports the locals as well as those in need of help/support. Hopefully Hamilton's future will strike that balance! Thanks so much for checking it out, sharing your thoughts 🙏 & for subscribing!

Hamilton Ontario here ✌️

👍

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

😊🙏 Thanks or watching!

Dispurse the as Addiction problem to other towns throughout the north

@TheGenuineRealtors

9 ай бұрын

You want to ship our problems off to other communities? Those smaller with even less help in the addiction crisis than our main city centres??

Good job mam 👍🌹❤️🙏🏻

@TheGenuineRealtors

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hamilton have so much potential but wish Hamilton was building high rises. Disappointing about the height limit.

@TheGenuineRealtors

10 ай бұрын

I can appreciate that… the heigh limits allow for around 35 stories in most parts of the city so still lots of vertical space! But progress without balance for the history has ended poorly in a lot of places, hopefully Hamilton is able to find that tipping point & keep the city a wonderful place to call home 🤞

Heritage building gs are falling apart they are not practical go to corner of main west and Hess and see that

@TheGenuineRealtors

9 ай бұрын

Any building, heritage or not, that isn't maintained is going to deteriorate. I've seen newer builds falling apart while 100+ year-old homes stand strong. Depends on the maintenance, construction & pride of ownership over the years 😊

I dare to say, a very good place for new immigrations, lots of free ESL classes, very good public transportation system, lots of manufacture jobs, as a new comer several years ago, I didn't speak good English and didn't own a car, also had financial pressure, these things are very important to me. Several things I didn't like are, so many homeless people in downtown area , very difficult to find a full-time job ( I lived in Hamilton for 3 yrs, worked for agency all the time), and wages are a little bit lower than other area (by my personal feeling). Now I move to Waterloo area, but still back to Hamilton very often, I have some friends still live in there. And as a foodie, in downtown Hamilton there are lots of good restaurants worth to taste from time to time. last but not least, the first Tim Hortons also in Hamilton, it's on Ottawa St, if you are a big fan of Tim, it is a must go place for you.

@AnAceism

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you are doing well as a newcomer ( hopefully the legal way) and thanks for an honest and accurate opinion of the Hammer . p.s. Sad that Tims in not Canadian anymore :(

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your experience moving here! 💛🙏

oh look the cranes i inspect lolol

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Oh nice!! Thanks for keeping everyone safe 🙌🏼💛🙏

Great honest view of Hamilton. The worst part (homeless drug users) impacts all the gains the city has made and implemented these past 40 yrs. If this can be arrested and reversed Hamilton would be a promising destination that could attract many talented people.

@TheGenuineRealtors

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ed - thanks for watching & taking the time to comment! I truly hope there is some affordable house options in the near future & more investment into the services that help unhoused people get back on their feet. But as we all know, this isn't just a Hamilton problem... it's affecting most cities across our country & there are a lot of people relying on social services (like the food banks) to get by these days. Thankfully Hamilton is already attracting lots of talented people so let's hope the trend continues & we have even more people fall in love with the benefits of living in Hamilton ☺️

Much of what u have shown sits empty year after year

@TheGenuineRealtors

9 ай бұрын

Much of the vacant buildings are waiting for development permits & funding.

The real estate industry, of course, shares responsibility for much demolition.

@TheGenuineRealtors

8 ай бұрын

There’s always progress… hopefully some of the beautiful character that defines many of the neighbourhoods finds a way to be incorporates in the progress 🤞🤞🤞

You can expect lots of homeless people in tents behind Cops Collosseum, across the street from the Salvation Army and food bank.

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Not just there - the encampments are set up all over. Would love to see more support put into helping them find permanent & safe housing options 💛

Okay, that is one way of looking at Hamilton. aka- The Hammer. And sadly, no, that moniker does not reference it's hard-working industry. No, it is so called because that is often the weapon of choice for any of the crazy, drugged out, poverty-stricken and insanely violent members of the 'Hamilton walk-by-night social club.' Oh yes, Hamilton, city of dreams. Until you come out of your coma from the random citizen who clocked you because... well... okay, just because. This city does have a bright side though- If you are preparing for a long prison sentence, any of the street walkers, hobo's, drug addicts, cut-throats, single-moms begging for change so they can: "Buy some f**kin smokes." (True-wish it wasn't) will gladly give you some advice, or at least try to fight you. Ah yes, Hamilton. What a shithole! No offence to actual shitholes out there.

@framclean7910

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

Create jobs in manufacturing

@TheGenuineRealtors

9 ай бұрын

We would need to pay enough for those workers to afford living in the City of Hamilton too...

Athletic community center

@TheGenuineRealtors

9 ай бұрын

There are at least 3 community athletic centres around the core I can think of off the top of my head... not all directly downtown, but a block or two past.

Anxiously awaiting rejuvenation = it is a dump

@TheGenuineRealtors

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not a dump - but the infrastructure is absolutely aged. Excited for the upgrades coming in the years ahead!

The active drug cartel downtown needs to be dealt with it would be wise to follow Toronto example

@TheGenuineRealtors

9 ай бұрын

Not sure what Toronto is doing 🤔

You can create all the fantasy plans you want for Hamilton.....just isn’t going to happen until you get rid of all the drug addicted zombies downtown. Everyone must stop pretending.....and do something about the problem...

@TheGenuineRealtors

Жыл бұрын

There are people far more qualified than me who are working on solutions but it's such a slow process & it feels like it's never going to improve. If you have the time, you should volunteer for some of the organizations creating a positive impact & addressing the exact concerns you've laid out 💛

Barely into the video and laughing my arse off already , LRT and going Green is an absolute joke along with the dumb virtue signaling crosswalk . Hamilton continuing its trend of going woke (even tearing statues down) and going broke . The amount of homeless camping on the streets is pathetic and for some reason the shelters for the homeless are in prime spots downtown ( the old bus station, across from First Ontario Centre , and another on James st near Barton (these places are needed but pick places with lower overhead and less impact on what should be busy shopping areas). The new harbor west go station was built in a rush(summer games) with no heated walks ( I am sure our government will come and rip things up in a year or so to do so ) and piss poor landscaping now full of weeds and garbage. Crime is on the rise after decades of it falling , you also pay high taxes compared to services rendered . Hamilton does have plenty to love but I am still happy to get the hell out of there after living there for decades .

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

Yay for progressing to somewhere that brings you joy vs. whatever it is you’ve been feeling 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Where did you decide to move to after decades of living in a place you dislike?

@AnAceism

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGenuineRealtors to the home of the largest abandoned mansion in Canada (you should try to sell it :) lol) Temiskaming Shores.

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnAceism Northern Ontario is certainly an amazing place to call home! But that mansion is beyond what I would ever want to sell - that’s not my ideal client to work with 😉

You forgot, people on most intersections asking for money. People living in tents in public parks. 3rd world roads. High-rises pushing out neighbours. Horrible stink from over flowing sewers, in neighbourhoods. I live in downtown Hamilton. If your going to tell a story, tell it like it is.

@TheGenuineRealtors

2 жыл бұрын

This episode was focusing on the future plans but did absolutely include a section on unhoused people (you can skip forward in the chapters - it was near the end of the episode) but with the new infrastructure being installed, the downtown Hamilton you’re describing is changing rapidly. Also, I’ve yet to visit any major city that doesn’t have panhandling - it’s an unfortunate truth that there is poverty everywhere (even in places that don’t have panhandling 😔)

@e.r.femergencyresponsefoot9151

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your talking about any city out there.

boooo get out of hamilton. this is the 70s all over again. We don't want million dollar houses like in toronto!!! UGH

@TheGenuineRealtors

Жыл бұрын

You've had million dollar homes for a long time now... and while I appreciate the sentiment, I don't have any control over what Buyers are willing to pay for any given property.