A sore spot for virtually any homeowner trying to sell their real estate, you have to ask yourself – how overvalued are our homes? Here we’re going to break it down and see what all this data means. Check out the infographic below and see for yourself.

When it comes to selling homes, even during this busy time of year, closets bring the bids. It’s not just about being tidy and keeping things out of the way – it goes all the way down to the core of our psyche as human beings. Think of closets as a time capsule, a window into the life of a person; outfits, hobbies, everything that makes a person a person ends up in a closet. If people were find with just hanging racks everywhere they would do that, but there’s just something about a closet that makes us happy.

Home automation, once the subject of black and white TV magazine specials (“SEE THE HOME OF 2001, SEE THE HOME OF THE FUTURE!”), is finally a reality, but what can it really do for your home? Can you use your smartphone to do everything, and would you really want to? Here we’re going to talk about how smart integrated devices and appliances can give you control of your home like never before, all with the touch of a button.

Like the old saying goes, “What goes up must come down”; while the new mortgage rules have pretty much eliminated the possibility of an American style housing crash, the boom period for a lot of GTA real estate is coming to an end. There are many homes on the market right now that are going for anywhere between $500k and $700k, so if you’re an owner now may just be the best time to sell your home.

Before you start looking at luxury Oakville homes for sale and Oakville real estate in general, you’re going to need to know what kind of home is right for you. Are you looking for a condo overlooking the lake, a co-op or do you want a nice traditional detached house? You’re going to need to know what you’re looking for before you start looking – it’s easy to be overwhelmed with options. Each type of home has its advantages and disadvantages, so let’s check them out and figure out which one is the right one for you.