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....
Looking for new home developments in the GTA? Specifically, new homes for sale in Oakville, Burlington, or Mississauga? You’re in luck! Several new pre-construction developments are planned within each of these thriving communities. All you need to do is choose the neighborhood, the home that suits you best, and move in. New Developments in Oakville New homes for sale in Oakville abound. Many...
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...
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...
