While real estate has cooled in some parts of Canada, competition in the Golden Horseshoe area has remained fierce. Aside from their excellent location and proximity to Toronto, their stunning waterfront and high quality of living, the Mississauga, Oakville, and Burlington areas remain local economic powerhouses. At Alex Irish, we are experts in this region, and we want to help you find the right condo for...
Oakville condo patios—that beautiful little slice of outdoors in the sky, the oasis built into your urban home. An oasis that can quickly become overrun with pots of neglected plants, mismatched garden furniture, and bikes waiting to be stored. When you first move into a Oakville condo, the patio seems filled with limitless possibilities. But if you’re not careful, it’s easy to start using the...
Located in Old Oakville, which is widely considered to be one of the best neighbourhoods to live in Oakville, are the Oakridge Heights three-building development. 40, 50 and 60 Old Mill Road are centrally located and just steps away from an abundance of wonderful amenities. The most notable feature of this condo complex is the proximity to the Oakville GO Station - so if you are living in Oakville but...
Are you thinking of downsizing? Or, maybe you work long hours or like to travel. Owning a home with property can be a hassle in these situations. The responsibility of home ownership might be preventing you from doing the things you want. It could even be adding to your already busy schedule and cutting into your budget. Things like lawn care, snow removal, and ongoing maintenance and repairs can be...
If you have not considered luxury condos before, we think you should take a look. Maybe you are interested in downsizing or perhaps you do not want to be tied down with all the responsibilities of home ownership. Whichever reason it is, luxury condos can provide you with a fantastic alternative, the perfect blend of convenience and superb quality. The biggest draw is the freedom from all the hassle and...
Even if you don’t live in a luxury condo, there’s no reason why you can’t make your condo look like a million bucks! Anyone can make their condo look more lavish with just a few easy changes. And if you’re thinking of selling your condo, you’ll want it to look as good as possible to attract potential buyers so you can get top dollar. There are a lot of condos for sale in the Mississauga,...
Whether you’re looking to make the leap to condo living, or you’re simply adding a property to pad your investments, purchasing and owning a condo is a slightly different ball game than owning a house. As most people are aware, condos come attached with monthly fees on top of the mortgage payment. So, the million-dollar question remains: What exactly are condo fees, and do I actually need to pay...
If you live in a small condo—especially if you’ve just downsized—you may be having trouble figuring out how to store things and manage your living space effectively. Here’s what you need to know to make your space look and feel less cluttered. De-Clutter First things first—you likely have too much stuff! Take a weekend and go through it all and toss what you no longer need, like, or use. Do you...
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...
