[Frankenrogers]

I agree with both of those areas. I think the Bayfront/James North is going to be the best place to see value rise. A few months ago there was a house for sale on Mary and Cannon (I think) and it was amazing for $340k. Strathcona will be a great place too because of what Flar said with people getting priced out of Kirkendall but still getting the Locke Street access. Stinson has nice pockets, and amazing housing stock. I like the area behind the Stinson School, but when I was growing up in Hamilton in the 90s Stinson (closer to Main/Emerald) was the crack/prostitution hub. Not sure if it still is, but I would make sure.

If you don't have kids or aren't as worried about the school the options are really opened up.