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...
It can be overwhelming when you are considering buying a pre-construction condo. Alex Irish & Associates, we compiled a few tips for purchasing pre-construction condos in Oakville. A big part of purchasing a condo is a lifestyle choice. Often people who purchase a condo want to change their lifestyle, to travel more, sometimes they want to downsize from their homes to a maintenance-free lifestyle....
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...
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,...
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...
