July 17, 2026 | Hamilton is in the midst of serious growth, and improved transit infrastructure lands high on the list of recent priorities. Over the last month, a wave of transit and logistical infrastructure announcements have confirmed transit-oriented developments across the Greater Hamilton Area. For businesses looking for a great city to locate their […]

June 23, 2026 | In late 2025 downtown Hamilton welcomed patrons to the FirstOntario Centre to experience its multi-million dollar makeover as the reopened, sleek new TD Coliseum. The renovation completely changes the game for downtown Hamilton, bringing a fresh, modern energy to the city’s core. The extensive renovations feature state-of-the-art premium seating, vastly upgraded […]

  June 18, 2026 | Our Broker of Record, Mike Beaudoin, recently attended the a Broker Meeting hosted by the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. This high-level session brought together local Brokers of Record and Broker Managers for a critical session with leadership from the Real Estate Council […]

  May 27, 2026 | Hamilton City Council has officially approved a comprehensive 10-year Downtown Revitalization Strategy, marking a significant investment in the city’s future! This long-term plan focuses on transforming downtown Hamilton through strategic improvements in housing, public spaces, economic development, safety, and business support. Designed to strengthen the urban core, the strategy aims […]

  When participating in the industrial leasing and sale market, you should take steps to make sure you are hiring the right professional to represent your best interests. Industrial listings are very technical and require a deep understanding and accuracy of the information, which often stems from a combination of traditional and informal education and […]

Commercial real estate is a niche within a broader real estate discipline that often results in best practices from commercial real estate agents who are actively trading in the commercial sector. At Blair Blanchard Stapleton Limited, Real Estate Brokerage, our commercial real estate specialists have years of experience, knowledge, and expertise around listing commercial properties, […]

Changing the trajectory of office space with the City of Hamilton Hamilton has many advantages to non-local and new companies looking to launch or grow their business. Lower rental rates than the GTA average, a growing local workforce of office professionals looking for a much-desired shorter commute, and an inventory of brick-and-beam commercial space are […]

Jun 16, 2022 | It has been a remarkable 27 years in business for Blair Blanchard Stapleton Limited partners Drew Blair, Gary Stapleton, and Dave Blanchard. As the Hamilton-based brokerage makes a significant announcement – bringing on seasoned Sales Representatives Paul Mariutti and John MacNamara as partners – the partners reflect fondly on where they […]

  May 16, 2022 | John MacNamara and Paul Mariutti completed over 30 acres of land between two deals, totaling nearly $30M, in March. The off-market transactions, located at 14 Ambitious Court and 6140 Twenty Road, showcased the highest price per acre in the Red Hill Park to date. The Red Hill Industrial Park is […]

As prospective tenants are looking for commercial space, aside from the criteria they are looking at they want to see options that will not only catch their eye but also look professional to their customer base.

You’ve finally made the decision – it’s time to expand. But where, and why? Consider Hamilton – a midsize city, with a large suburban area surrounding a Downtown Core, beautiful character buildings, old Victorian homes converted into office or retail space – but what’s so great about it?  Hamilton is known for its eclectic character, […]

We’ve all been there. The property has been sold, all conditions waived, and closing is fast approaching. Why is my broker asking me for more information?  As a requirement of all real estate sale transactions across the country – residential or commercial – brokers are required by law to obtain knowledge that their client is […]

Selling or leasing a commercial property can be much more complex than simply selling your home. There are several factors to consider when making the decision to sell your commercial property: What type of commercial property is it? This will factor into the type of information brokers will require to list on MLS. For example, […]