Archive for the ‘Real Estate News’ Category

Real Estate – Brampton, Orangeville, Mississauga Home Selling Tips

February 22 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Feature, Household Tips, Real Estate News, Seller Tips, Trends Tags: , , , , , , ,

Real Estate – Brampton, Orangeville, Mississauga Home Selling Tips … Having poked around the open houses and model homes in your favourite neighbourhoods you may have come to the conclusion that now is the right time to make that long talked about move. All those sparkling new kitchens, no doubt a motivating factor in your decision to forge ahead, have caused... Read more

Home Sales – Selling Tips, Mississauga, Orangeville, Brampton

February 14 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Feature, Household Tips, Real Estate News, Seller Tips Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Home Sales – Selling Tips, Mississauga, Orangeville, Brampton, Milton, Georgetown … Got the bug?  Spring fever can strike anytime, no matter the season.  That house you’ve always admired while driving by has suddenly gone up for sale.  The street is cluttered with idling vehicles politely cued up, much like a Tim Horton’s drive-thru, to write down the phone number on the... Read more

Amazing Houses, Crazy, Creative, Colourful Homes, Unique Listings

February 2 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Feature, Fun, Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Amazing Houses, Crazy, Creative, Colourful Homes, Unique Listings … Ideas are good.  We like ideas.  Maybe it’s your fine tuned sense of humour, a cleverly hidden whimsical side, that creative genius within, or the mysterious contents of an unfamiliar ziploc bag you discovered in the laundry hamper last night.  Big ideas, little ideas – no matter – they’re all good.  If... Read more

Baby Boomer Housing Trends, Empty Nesters, Upsizing, Downsizing

January 30 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Downsizing, Empty nesters, Real Estate News, Stats, Surveys, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Baby Boomer Housing Trends, Empty Nesters, Upsizing, Downsizing … According to a study conducted by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Baby Boomers have now reached the 65+ threshold.  The report points out, “ The senior population is expected to more than double by 2036, growing eight times faster than the number of people under the age of 65.”  And with the... Read more

Listings, Bungalows, Shelburne Homes Under 250000

January 27 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Homes, Listings, Orangeville, Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Listings, Bungalows, Shelburne Homes Under 250000 310 Main St., Shelburne. One of a kind Shelburne classic. Double-wide lot – 99ft – and a massive back yard!! The unique 2nd floor Loft has been pretty much left untouched and awaits your creative genius.  Amazing possibilities as this level is just begging to be finished as a Loft, Family Room, additional bedrooms or the... Read more

Unique Luxury Homes – Extreme Real Estate Listings

January 21 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Feature, Fun, Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Unique Luxury Homes – Extreme Real Estate … This week it’s a virtual open house as some of the coolest, funkiest, and craziest cribs out there open their doors to us for a look inside some of the more fascinating homes on the market. Unique Luxury Homes - Cool Unusual Homes For Sale (CNN Money) … Enjoy the Jetson lifestyle in a... Read more

Home Selling, Household Fitness, Healthy Housing Renovation Tips

January 14 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Household Tips, Real Estate News, Seller Tips Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Home Selling, Household Fitness, Healthy Housing Renovation Tips … Whether you’re preparing to sell your house or just looking for some ways to improve your living quarters, here are some tips on how to make a few changes that will freshen up the space you inhabit, and in doing so, create a healthier household environment. . A man builds a fine house; and... Read more

Retirement – Housing Trends, Downsizing, Active Adult, Baby Boomers

January 2 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Downsizing, Empty nesters, Real Estate News, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Retirement – Housing Trends, Downsizing, Active Adult, Baby Boomers … Let’s face it – none of us are getting any younger.  And fight it though we may, the inevitability of the dreaded process is such that a time will come when we’ll likely need to grudgingly consider housing options other than what we’re accustomed to at present.  On the bright side there... Read more

Houses Under $200000, Hot Listing, Hornings Mills Century Home

December 28 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Listings, Orangeville, Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Houses Under $200000, Hot Listing, Hornings Mills Century Home … Quaint hamlet setting in picturesque Horning’s Mills.  Charm and character abound throughout with hardwood floors, wood trim & accents, and a cozy Living Room.  The signature room though, has to be the formal Dining Room with it’s high ceilings, 20″ baseboards, and bay window nook.  The main floor also features a... Read more

House Values – Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville

December 15 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Real Estate News, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

House Values – Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville RE/MAX Market Outlook 2012 The following is a press release issued by RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Inc. Balanced conditions set to return to most Canadian housing markets in 2012, while residential values expected to once again set new records, says RE/MAX House Values – Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville … Canadian residential real estate defied conventional logic and outperformed expectations in... Read more

Homeseller Renovation Tips, Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville

December 11 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Household Tips, Real Estate News, Seller Tips Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Homeseller Renovation Tips, Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville … Kitchen Renovations (Citizen) … Perhaps you’re preparing to sell your house, or you’re considering the purchase of a home in dire need of an overhaul.  In either case, the primary focus of  most potential homebuyers and homesellers, assuming the bones are okay, will be concentrated on the kitchen. Seeing as this is where everyone... Read more

Baby Boomer Housing Options, Downsizing, Bungalows

November 27 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Downsizing, Empty nesters, Real Estate News, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Baby Boomer Housing Options, Downsizing, Bungalows … How would you handle this – an ethical dilemna I was forced to contend with on a recent occasion at a local eatery.  When presented with the bill I was pleasantly surprised to take notice of the fact the amount owing had been discounted by 15%.  Curious to know more I asked our server... Read more

Home Buying Tips, Buyer Guides – Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville

November 24 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Buyer Tips, Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Home Buying Tips, Buyer Guides – Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville, Caledon, Georgetown, Milton … You and your significant other got caught up in quite a moment the other evening, or so it seemed, romantically sipping hot chocolate where it always tastes best, outdoors with big fat fluffy snowflakes landing gently on the furry lining around the hood of your parka. It was... Read more

House Values, Statistics, Mississauga, Orangeville, Brampton

November 18 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | MLS, Real Estate News, Stats, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

House Values, Home Sales, Statistics For Mississauga, Caledon, Brampton, Georgetown, Orangeville, Dufferin County So here we are, half way through the month of November already and I’m finally getting around to updating you on how the real estate market is behaving in our little corner of the world. We, meaning me and my crack team of researchers, have pored through the... Read more

RE/MAX Report, Housing Trends, Prices, House Values

November 9 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Real Estate News, Surveys, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

The following press release has been provided by RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Inc. RE/MAX Housing Evolution Report Housing evolution driving average price appreciation  in Canada’s major centres, says RE/MAX Record investment dollars poured into Canadian housing stock over past decade   Billions spent in new construction, renovation, and infill over the past decade have contributed to a serious upswing in the calibre of Canada’s housing stock,... Read more

Selling A House, Tips, Decor Concepts, Home Staging

November 1 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Real Estate News, Seller Tips, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Selling A House, Tips, Decor Concepts, Home Staging – How To Sell A House … As you prepare to join the ranks of homesellers you may find yourself seeking a little guidance on how to best stand out from the crowd.  You may think the house looks great – but will potential homebuyers share the same sentiment?  Often it’s just... Read more

Orangeville Homes For Sale, 213 Walsh Crescent

October 19 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Listings, MLS, Orangeville, Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Hot MLS Listing, Homes For Sale In Orangeville, Ont. 213 Walsh Crescent, Orangeville … Homes Under $400,000 A joy and a pleasure to view.  Not just a house, but a home in the true sense of the word – conjuring up images of cool Autumn nights, leaves on the ground, the smell of a wood burning fireplace. Impeccably maintained within and without.  Cozy... Read more

Real Estate Stats, Home Sales, Mississauga, Orangeville, Brampton

October 18 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Real Estate News, Stats Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Real Estate Stats, Home Sales, Mississauga, Orangeville, Brampton … Is the market soft?  Are we in the midst of a correction?  Is the bubble about to burst?  As always, it depends on who you choose to listen to.  Take Three Finger Hal for instance.  Were I to pay heed to pronouncements made from atop his usual pulpit down at the lonely... Read more

Celebrity Homes, Castles, Country Music Stars, Amazing Houses

October 5 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Fun, Real Estate News, Video Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Celebrity Homes, Castles, Country Stars, Amazing Houses … Tonight I resolve to turn off the tv.  Let the real estate experts make their expert analyses.  The stock markets can go ahead and do that thing they do. Politicians are free to drone on about whatever it is they’re droning on about ’cause I’m not listening.  My ability to shape world events... Read more

Classic Bolton Bungalow, Hot MLS Listing

September 21 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Homes, Listings, Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  Homes For Sale In Bolton ON, Classic Bolton Bungalow, Hot MLS Listing … Charm, character, and quiet elegance would be most appropriate when looking for the right words to describe this home and gorgeous secluded property.  Huge 1/3 acre lot with tall mature trees, private plateau’d sitting area & hideaway, and manicured lawns – all in the heart of Bolton. Unique custom built bungalow... Read more

How To Sell A House, Renovations, Decorating, Staging

September 17 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Household Tips, Real Estate News, Seller Tips, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

How To Sell A House, Renovations, Decorating, Staging … Why do we, I say we because I’m just as guilty as the next guy, always wait until we’re ready to sell before making a huge push to get the house or condo renovated and decorated just so.  How long have you lived in your place wanting to get this thing... Read more

98 Acre Hobby Farm, Country Homes, Shelburne Area Listings

September 14 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Listings, Orangeville, Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

98 Acre Hobby Farm, Country Homes, Shelburne Area Listings … Early 1900′s Farmhouse overlooking 98 pastoral acres of sun & green. Sheltered by mature trees and surrounded by rolling fields seeded in hay.  Mostly clear (90% or so) with a small stand of trees (approx. 3 acres).  10 fenced acres for the horses, a concrete courtyard for the goats, an old fashioned bank barn... Read more

Mortgage News, First Time Buyers, Landlord Tips, Housing Market Update

August 27 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Buyer Tips, Income, Mortgage News, Real Estate News, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Mortgage News, First Time Buyers, Landlord Tips, Housing Market Update … It’s back to the classroom to bury our noses in our books (or iPads?), put our shoulders to the grindstone and all those other great cliches we ignored as kids.  Time for a refresher if you will, on all things real estate; mortgages, financing, rental properties, buying, and housing... Read more

July 2011 Home Sales, Mississauga, Orangeville, Brampton, Georgetown, Oakville

August 19 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | MLS, Orangeville, Real Estate News, Stats Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

July 2011 Home Sales, Statistics For Mississauga, Orangeville, Brampton, Georgetown, Oakville/Milton … Numbers have been crunched, calculations analyzed, logarithm scales applied, and the slide rule has been put away for another month.  The results are in and by all accounts, July 2011 appears to have been another solid month for home sales.  Here’s a look at how the real estate market... Read more

Creative Real Estate Design, Weird, Wonderful, Unusual Houses

August 2 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Alternative, Fun, Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Creative Real Estate Design, Weird, Wonderful, Unusual Houses. Time for a frivolous journey through the wonderful and weird world of alternative real estate – a look at housing options imagined and devised in a world where no mold exists. Does Your Home Meet The Feng Shui Standard (The Suffolk Times) … It’s all about energy flow, balance, and living in harmony with... Read more

Hot Listings, House Values, Unique Homes, Decor Trends

July 12 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Buyer Tips, Homes, Household Tips, Real Estate News, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Hot Listings, House Values, Unique Homes, Decor Trends, In Law Suites … A little bit of this and a little bit of that as we scan the headlines for the latest real estate news, trends, tips, and ideas. Six Signs It’s Time To Buy A House (Globe and Mail) … Really?  You’re asking me?  I’m a Realtor – there’s never a... Read more

Country Homes, Hobby Farms, Caledon, Mono, Mulmur

June 27 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Orangeville, Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Country Homes, Hobby Farms, Caledon, Mono, Mulmur … Oh how I enjoy those days when I’m in no particular rush to get where I gots to get. Usually, that involves a drive up into Dufferin County to meet with clients, show some properties, visit with friends in Horning’s Mills, and take five for a quick pit stop at the Masonville General... Read more

Hot Listings, Cool Condos, Unusual Homes, Monster Mansions

June 21 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Fun, Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ghostbusters Firehouse (courtesy Hook & Ladder 8 14 N. Moore Street New York, NY)
Hot Houses, Cool Condos, Unusual Homes, Monster Mansions … For most homebuyers, a nice house in a popular subdivison, a country home on a couple of acres, or a condo close to the office is the ideal.  There are those amongst us... Read more

Real Estate Market Stats, Home Sales, Mississauga, Orangeville, Georgetown, Brampton

June 13 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Real Estate News, Stats, Surveys Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Real Estate Market Stats, Home Sales, Mississauga, Orangeville, Georgetown, Brampton GTA Sales and Prices Increase In May (CREA Stats) … “Positive economic news and low borrowing costs led to strong sales through the first five months of this year, including the increase in May,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Bill Johnston.  ”At the same time, the market has become... Read more

Real Estate Market Trends, Home Design Trends, Eco-Trends

June 4 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Green news, Real Estate News, Stats, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Real Estate Market Trends, Home Design Trends, Eco-Trends …  No one has ever credited or accused(?) me of being a trendy guy.  Maybe it’s because I hung onto the mullet too long, still have a pair of Clogs in my closet, and truly believe AM Stereo is going to catch on any day now.  But I’m going to do my best... Read more

Celebrity Homes, Royal Castles, Luxury Homes, Selling Tips

May 27 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Real Estate News, Seller Tips Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Celebrity Homes, Castles, Royal Real Estate, Luxury Homes, House In A Box, and Household Tips … Admit it.  Unless you’re actively looking for a home, the only time you visit an Open House is to check up on the neighbour’s decorating talents.  Or, you’re checking out the homes you know you can’t afford – come on, be honest.  After all,... Read more

Country Living, Luxury Homes, Rural Issues

May 7 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Household Tips, Property rights, Real Estate News, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Country Living, Luxury Homes, Rural Issues … Who doesn’t dream of someday moving to the country.  Maybe a few acres, a log home, renovated Victorian, or vintage schoolhouse.  Rest assured there is a home for every taste and budget – big, small, new, classic – it all depends on where you’d like to go.  So, lose the tie, relax, and... Read more

Home Ownership, Buying, Selling, Renovations, House Values

April 24 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Buyer Tips, Green news, Household Tips, Orangeville, Real Estate News, Seller Tips, Surveys Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Home Ownership, Buying, Selling, Renovations, House Values … Royal hideaways, $100 million homes, controversial topics, renovation suggestions, tax savings, helpful tips for home buyers, home sellers, and home owners.  Yup – pretty much got it covered. Thanks for stopping by this week. Royal Retreats and Hideaways (Forbes.com) … As a salute to the royal wedding – those of you House of Windsor devotees will... Read more

Real Estate, Home Sales, House Values, Trends, Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville

April 14 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Real Estate News, Stats, Surveys, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Real Estate, Home Sales, House Values, Mississauga, Brampton, Orangeville – March 2011 Sales Trends … The results are in.  Home sales during the month of March have been compiled, tabulated, and indexed, with the overall sentiment being – phew, the doomsday prognosticators were wrong.  Together with their placement on the ‘MoneySense Best 180 Places to Live’ list of population centres over 50,000,... Read more

Mississauga, Orangeville, Real Estate News, Homes, Condos, House Values, Market Trends

April 6 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Household Tips, Mortgage News, Orangeville, Real Estate News, Stats, Surveys, Taxes, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Mississauga, Orangeville; Real Estate News, Homes, Condos, Market Trends, NDACT Quarry Update … It’s a good ol’ fashioned mash-up this time out as our team of crack researchers compiles some recent stories having to do with matters real estate in and around Mississauga, Orangeville, and the GTA in general.  It’s thumbs up all around as RE/MAX and The Globe and... Read more

Real Estate, Advice, Sales Trends, House Values, Green News

March 24 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Green news, Household Tips, Mortgage News, Real Estate News, Seller Tips, Stats, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Real Estate, Advice, Sales Trends, House Values, Green News, Strange Buildings … How’re sales?  Where’s the market headed?  Ask any Realtor how many times a day he/she is asked those questions.  Real estate, home sales, local values,what did buddy down the street sell for - all guaranteed ice-breakers at any party or social gathering.  Is this a new phenomenon?  Haha –... Read more

Homes, Listings, Under $400000, Dufferin, Halton, Peel, Top 10 List

March 21 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Real Estate News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Homes For Sale, Listings, Under $400,000, Dufferin, Halton, Peel, Top 10 List … The mortgage broker has given you the thumbs up to go shopping – with one provision – keep it under $400,000.  So now here you are with a figurative semi- blank cheque in your pocket and wondering where to go next.  Depending on your expectations, finding a home under $400,000 doesn’t... Read more

Real Estate News, Homes, Condos, Trends, House Values

March 17 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Homes, Household Tips, Mortgage News, Orangeville, Real Estate News, Stats, Surveys, Taxes, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Real estate news; sales trends, mortgage rates, taxes, homes, condos, Melancthon quarry update … At the risk of dating myself here, I think back to my days as a paper carrier for the Montreal Star lugging around a little wagon (or toboggan depending on the time of year) delivering the day’s news.  Trudging up that long slope dividing upper Sunnyside from lower Sunnyside.  Trudging back... Read more

Real Estate, Household Tips, Sales Trends, Wind Turbines, Fixer Uppers

March 8 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Household Tips, Mortgage News, Real Estate News, Seller Tips, Stats, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Real Estate, Household Tips, Sales Trends, Wind Turbines, House Values, Fixer-Uppers … Recapping some recent stories of interest to homeowners, homebuyers, and investors. Spring Cleaning Made Easy (Canadian Living) … T’is the season hm-m-m-m.  Yay – Spring is almost here.  Boo – Spring cleaning season is almost upon us as well.  Yup, time to start rounding up all those nasty little dust... Read more

Celebrity Homes, House Values, Real Estate Sales Trends, Home Ownership, Condo News

February 27 | Posted by Gary O'Brien | Fun, Homes, Real Estate News, Stats, Trends Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Celebrity Homes, House Values, Real Estate Sales Trends, Home Ownership, Condo News …  Controversy in Brampton, the evolution of the condo, the latest sales trends, key things investors look for, and homes of the super-rich.  Here’s a compilation of recent news items grabbed from the four far-flung corners of the real estate universe (try saying that four or five times quickly). Taking Steps Towards Home... Read more

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