[BrianE]

Agreed. People who rarely visit Hamilton have very strong opinions about the city. And oddly enough, people who have never been to Hamilton have even stronger opinions, almost always negative. It's a little bizare.

Quick poll, how many times have you told someone that you're from Hamilton and they respond. "Hamilton? EEEWWWWWW!" Then you ask, "Oh, so you've been to Hamilton often?" and they say "No, but I've driven by it on the QEW! It's a dump!"

I think it's important that potential new citizens of Hamilton hear an opinion from a person who moved here just 5 years ago. You will not regret your descision to move here, I sure don't. Worried about investing in a house? Don't be, you'll make money, I sure did.

Lastly, don't be afraid of the lower City! Some people will tell you, don't buy a house anywhere but the Mountain or West Hamilton. But there are thousands of large 100 yr old houses central and east Hamilton just needing some repairs and fresh paint. Take a look.

Good house hunting!