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7 tips to consider before listing your home for sale
Neutralize Colours Neutral colours will allow buyers to project their own ideas into a room. Think of your walls as a blank canvas for a buyer to turn it into the home they dream of. A fresh coat of paint goes a long way and often is the best return on investment in...
7 tips to consider before home shopping
Know your Numbers There is absolutely no sense in home shopping until you know what you can actually afford! Visit with a mortgage professional and get yourself pre-approved. Keep in mind the additional expenses that go along with home ownership such as property...
Top 5 Reasons to Relocate to Oakville, Ontario
My personal top 5 Reasons to Relocate to Oakville, Ontario… the little Hamlet next to Toronto.If you are searching for a new place to call home, the Town of Oakville is a great choice for new immigrants, a place to raise a family, and those looking to retire. There...
How to Downsize your home & Right-Size your life!
What does downsizing your home mean to you? Downsizing can feel like a complex puzzle, filled with numerous pieces and the challenge of figuring out the right order. What does downsizing mean to you? Life changes happen naturally. Maybe you're an empty nester, a widow...
Home selling tip 101: Professional home cleaner is a must!
Prior to listing a home, having it cleaned is crucial for photographs and ultimately a buyer's first impression when you are trying to sell and we will call this my Home Selling Tip 101! Ever look around your home and think wow, this place is pretty dirty? I'd say...
School board and ranking information
School Rankings A helpful website that lists school rankings is the Fraser Institute’s school rankings website. Private School Guide if you are interested in Private School options, take a look at this guide. School Boards Halton District School Board Halton...
Fireplaces in Our Homes and Yards
A fireplace can be the first thing you notice when you walk into a room. Maybe it has a subtle presence or perhaps it is the focal point. It will impact the ambience, enjoyment and overall design of the room. Beyond providing warmth, a nice fireplace can...
Looking to Buy a Home Outside the GTA?
When you are choosing a good area to move to, I bet you might take into consideration good schools, safe neighbourhoods, access to major highways for commuting and probably somewhere that will provide good value for your money. It is no secret that some families are...
My tips for safeguarding your home against intruders
Break-ins, while not common, can happen even in safe, family-friendly neighbourhoods such as Oakville and Burlington. Often they can be crimes of opportunity where an intruder notices an easy target (your unlocked back door for example). These are my tips to help...