Just like any other home, your vacation home still requires significant maintenance over time. There are ways to keep your vacation paradise in good condition, even if you’re not there all year to check on it. Hire a Property Caretaker or Manager A good property caretaker or manager makes all the difference. These services can be pricey, but they give you peace of mind. If you live in a...
Congratulations! You’ve decided on a condo, signed on the dotted line, and picked a move-in date. Now what? If you’re new to the condominium life, you might not realize that there are some key differences between living in a condo versus a house. In fact, not only is it different to live there, but it’s also different to move there. To prepare for the smoothest move possible, we’ve developed a...
You’ve jumped through the hoops, acquired your down payment, and secured your mortgage amount. Now comes the fun part: shopping for your new home. This is arguably the best part of the process, where your hard work meets with the search for your dream home. Whether you’re shopping for houses for sale, or perhaps for luxury condos, there are a list of red flags to keep an eye out for. Don’t worry,...
When you’re looking to buy a new home, chances are you’re going to attend some open houses. While it’s important to take a good look through the home which may potentially be yours, there are 7 things you should never do while you’re attending an open house. Make Yourself At Home Although it may soon be, this is not your home yet, and the current homeowners likely wouldn’t appreciate...
Selling a Home? The Biggest Last-Minute Nightmare! Selling your house is not to be taken lightly. Chances are you have gone through a lengthy process that has taken more time than you care to remember. Finally, you find the right buyer at the right price. You are pleased to accept the offer and look forward to closing day. Only once closing day arrives, the buyer backs out of the sale! When the Buyer...
In the GTA region, nowhere tends to consistently attract a better crowd than Oakville. With its beautiful waterfront and big city amenities, people are drawn to its laid back atmosphere and beautiful properties. If you’re looking for a luxury condo to purchase or to downsize without losing space, consider a condo in the Oakville area for your next investment. Oakville condo sales are attracting many to...
Buying a home in the Oakville area from a real estate agent is a little more involved than buying any other kind of big purchase like a car, for example. You must be very comfortable with your realtor because you could be required to sign a standard six-month agreement, and that means you could potentially be working with them for that amount of time, and in many cases, longer. So, before you go out...
Alex Irish & Associates have been privileged to have represented the sale and purchase of many luxury homes in Oakville and the west GTA. This success also poses a challenge in that it may appear that we only represent homes at the higher end of the value spectrum. In actuality, we proudly list and buy properties at an extensive range of price points. We believe that luxury is an...
