In recent years, having a section of your home dedicated to relax, unwinding or exclusively for working has gone far beyond a clawfoot bathtub or typical home office. The trend of she sheds has become incredibly popular, allowing anybody (not exclusive to “she’s”) to customize their very own space - typically in the form of a backyard shed. It’s actually quite convenient when you think about, no...
Working at an Alex Irish & Associates, we see a vast array of homes and styles from around the world. Each style unique in and of itself and brings a certain “feeling” to the home. It is a wise idea to decide which sort of colour palette you prefer and pull that same vibe throughout the entire home. While you are not restricted to this, do not feel that you cannot play with some colour and bring...
One of the best ways that you can increase your wealth is through real estate investment. Although there are different opinions of many investors, certain ones would wait until it’s the age for retirement, while others may choose to put away a certain amount of savings for other reasons such as getting married or having children and might spend it elsewhere like real estate investments. You don’t have...
A real estate agent is the backbone of any real estate deal. A professional real estate agent will make the right deal and let you know when to walk away from the wrong one. But we often ask ourselves how to find the best real estate agent? Its a simple answer, hire a competent realtor that knows you and your market. A local realtor is someone who knows the real estate market you are in. Moreover,...
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,...
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...
As you are going through the various condos for sale, you may be thinking about how you can make a condo your own. Condos are often smaller than a single-family home, so you may think your décor options are limited. However, there are many great design techniques that you can use when it comes to decorating smaller spaces that will look fantastic and provide you with the feel you are trying to...
We live in a world of industry “disruptors”, and people often find themselves doing the legwork for someone they might have once hired. Between all the available apps and websites like Zillow, real estate can be one of the industries that seems like a good one to tackle on your own. However, there are countless perks to working with a realtor. In fact, working with a great real estate agent can mean...
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...
