Whether you’re preparing your home for sale, getting settled into a new abode or find yourself spending more time enjoying your porch, there are ways to make your front door setting feel more welcoming. Use these tips as inspiration to get started! 1. Landscaping Landscaping leading towards your front porch can have a big impact on how your home looks and feels. Use shrubs and greenery to anchor your landscaping and add pops of colour with plantings to draw the eye in. 2.... [read more]

In today’s highly competitive real estate market, you need to approach the home buying process with a plan of attack. When you find a home that fits your criteria, you have to be quick on your feet and make swift decisions. Otherwise, you might compete against multiple offers – or worse, have your dream home slip through your fingers. If you’re in the market for a new home, here how you can avoid disappointment by house hunting like a pro: 1. Know What You Want The... [read more]

Whether you’ve moved into a small condo or you’re selling your cozy little abode, decorating small spaces can be tricky. But with these seven helpful tips, you can make your rooms appear larger, brighter and airier than they really are. 1. Focus on a single function Small spaces are best-suited to a single function. Instead of making an extra bedroom an office, guest room, sewing space, gym and library, choose one primary purpose and decorate accordingly. 2. Stick with a... [read more]

If you’re looking to sell your home, chances are you’ll want to be represented by a realtor – but you don’t just want to work with any realtor. Instead, you want to take the time to ask family and friends for referrals and interview many real estate agents to find an experienced professional to list, market and negotiate your biggest investment. When meeting with a realtor, here are seven questions that you can ask to help you determine if they are the right fit for... [read more]

If you’re thinking of buying a home, you should consider a bungalow. Mississauga offers many wonderful neighbourhoods with larger lots and one-storey bungalow homes that are a great option for any buyer, whether you have a family, are downsizing or want the convenience of residing on a single floor. Here are six advantages of bungalow living: 1. Accessibility Since bungalows are built with one storey, they are a great option for seniors, children and individuals with mobility... [read more]