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]

Crisp air, beautiful weather and the changing of the colours – fall is certainly a highlight of the year. It’s also a great time to sell a house! With the market buzzing with eager buyers looking to get settled by the holidays, staging is a smart way to engage their interest and help them envision your listing as their next home. Are you planning to sell this autumn? Try these simple fall home staging tips to make your spaces feel warm and welcoming for the coming... [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]

Maintaining a "show-ready" home can be challenging for the average Mississauga seller, especially with kids in the mix. The hurdles seem endless, from toys and clothes to schedules and early bedtimes. But fear not! Careful planning and consideration can make the home-selling process significantly less stressful for you and your family. Here are some practical and effective tips: 1. Depersonalize and Declutter Instead of stashing kid gear away haphazardly, pack it up for your... [read more]

With the majority of buyers starting their real estate searches online, having professional photos, videos and virtual tours are critical for all listings. You need to make the best first impression in the hopes of a potential buyer wanting to book a showing and – even better – make an offer on your home. But, to be successful, you’ve got to prepare your indoor and outdoor spaces to look as welcoming behind the photo lens as they do in person.  Here is a checklist to... [read more]