Zach Boulert Real Estate

10/02/2026

980 rental homes. Seven parking spaces. London’s planning committee voted against this two-tower plan, but council still has to decide. Here’s a simple look at the debate: https://zachboulert.com/articles/london-980-homes-seven-parking-spaces/

Source: London Free Press.

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09/03/2026

Random London question: when you say “East London,” what area are you actually talking about?

OEV? Hamilton Road? Everything EOA?

People use the terms pretty loosely, but they’re not all the same. And when you’re actually buying or selling, the exact street and property matter a lot more than the label.

I put together a guide breaking down East London, OEV, Hamilton Road, older housing and some of the things I’d actually compare when looking at a property on the east side.

Curious what everyone else considers East London.

https://zachboulert.com/east-london-ontario-real-estate/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=east_london_guide&utm_content=community_question

08/13/2026

A strong listing starts before the home ever hits the market.

DM me "LIST" if you want a prep plan.

08/13/2026

A lot of renters assume buying is years away.

Sometimes that's true.

A lot of the time, it isn't.

What usually holds people back is not always income.

It's confusion.

Not knowing:

how much they need saved
what their credit actually looks like
what monthly payment makes sense
what first steps matter most
Once those questions get answered, the process feels way less intimidating.

Renting right now does not automatically mean homeownership is far away.

It might just mean no one has explained the path clearly yet.

DM me RENTER

08/12/2026

The smartest buyers are not the richest ones. They're the ones who ask questions early.

Save this and send it to someone starting the process.

08/10/2026

Hard truth: if a listing sits, the market is usually trying to tell you something.

Sometimes it's price.

Sometimes it's presentation.

Sometimes it's both.

A lot of sellers think: "Let's list high and see what happens."

What usually happens is:

less attention
fewer showings
weaker momentum
lower leverage
price reductions later
And once buyers see a home sitting, they start assuming something is wrong.

The goal is not to test the market.

The goal is to position the home properly from day one.

That's where the leverage is.

DM me VALUE

08/10/2026

This is not a one-size-fits-all decision. The right answer depends on your timeline, budget, and goals.

DM me "RENT" and I'll help you think it through.

08/09/2026

The first question should not be:

"What's on the market right now?"

It should be:

"What can I comfortably afford without screwing up the rest of my life?"

A lot of buyers start by browsing listings, falling in love with homes, and only later finding out the monthly payment, closing costs, and approval range do not match reality.

The smarter move is backwards:

Know your payment comfort zone
Know your full buying costs
Know what price range actually fits your life
Then start looking
This saves time, stress, and bad decisions.

If you're thinking of buying in London and want to know your real starting point, that's the first conversation to have.

DM me START

08/08/2026

One of the biggest myths in real estate is stopping people from starting. A lot of buyers have more options than they think.

DM me "DOWN"

08/07/2026

🏡😂 Buying a home is an emotional rollercoaster... and every buyer goes through it.

One minute you're scrolling listings, imagining where your couch will go...

The next, you're wondering why someone offered more than you—or waived every condition.

Sound familiar?

The good news is you're not alone. Every buyer has moments where they feel excited, frustrated, hopeful, and exhausted. It's all part of the journey.

And then one day...

You get the call.

"Your offer was accepted." 🎉

Suddenly, all the late-night searches, the multiple showings, and the disappointment are worth it.

If you're somewhere between Stage 3 and Stage 5, hang in there. Your Stage 7 is coming.

📩 Stuck at Stage 4? Send me a message. I'd love to help you get to the finish line.