Confessions of a serial mover…. I’ve packed too much too many times in the past years We down-size, up-size, and right-size. We move for love, for work, for falling out of love.  We move to play, for desire for a simpler life. In my case I’ve moved for family, adventure, and for falling in and out of love. I’ve moved about 10 times in my adult life.  Some shorter stays than others. I’ve lived in an apartment, a condo, a townhouse, and a... [read more]

will I get my money back? I know many people wonder whether they will ever recoup money put in to get a house ready to sell.  As a homeowner who’s spent over $75,000 doing just that I wondered too. As a Realtor, Stager, and Interior Decorator I am very careful about ensuring that any money I spend on renovations is worth spending.   In the case of renovation we spent our budget on updating the envelope of the house; the windows, painting walls,... [read more]

Housing Report Mississauga August 2022 Mississauga Real Estate Board MLS® home sales up slightly month over month The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Mississauga Real Estate Board totaled 487 units in August 2022. This was a substantial reduction of 40.5% from August 2021. Home sales were 35% below the five-year average and 38.4% below the 10-year average for the month of August. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled 5,302... [read more]

Otherwise known as “Showing your Home on Short Notice “! Do those words strike fear into you?  It’s like having unexpected company show up at your door and the house is a mess, right?  Well, not exactly.  Because once the sign goes up on your lawn you need to be prepared to have potential buyers come through at a moment’s notice. Selling your home can be a thrilling journey, filled with anticipation and excitement about what lies ahead. However,... [read more]

Mississauga Real Estate Board MLS® home sales reach lowest September in nearly 30 years. The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Mississauga Real Estate Board totaled 386 units in September 2023. This was a sharp decrease of 17.2% from September 2022. Home sales were 45.7% below the five-year average and 49.2% below the 10-year average for the month of September. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled 4,746 units over the first nine months of the year. This... [read more]