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Fantastic for first time home buyers and investors. 2-storey, end unit stacked townhouse in highly desirable Waterlilies community by Fernbrook (Phase 1). Beautifully landscaped grounds with natural pond, walking trails.

1,039 sq ft "Rhapsody" model with 2-bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Premium Easterly exposure with pond view. 1 owned underground parking and 1 owned locker. Additional lockers available for purchase from Fernbrook, and additional parking spaces periodically available to rent from owners.

Nestled into private manicured grounds, this executive 5 bedroom, 4 bath three storey home is among the largest in desirable River Oaks at 3,483.7 sq ft and located just a short walk to all amenities. The generous floor plan features a spacious eat-kitchen, ceramic tile and neutral broadloom flooring throughout.

A fully renovated mid-century modern bungalow sits in the heart of Burlington at the end of a private cul-de sac. Large pie shaped lot over crafted with professional landscaping requiring very low maintenance on a beautiful ravine setting. Recent custom updates throughout gives the home a unique and stylish feel. This three plus one bedroom two and a half bathroom floor plan is great for down sizers looking for convenient main floor living. Oversized windows throughout the entire home light up every room with natural light bringing the outdoors in.

South East Oakville custom home on a private half acre lot. Airy, open concept floor plan offering 9,248 sqft of finished living space over three levels. A grand covered entry opens through double doors to the spacious foyer with two-storey ceiling and sightlines to an impressive gas fireplace with full-height stone surround. Luxury features throughout the home include natural stone tile and wide plank hardwood flooring, custom millwork, crown moulding, high-end window coverings and designer lighting fixtures.

Warm weather and fair skies are meant to be enjoyed; and even more so when you can do just that from the comfort of your outdoor room. Whether your outdoor room is a patio, a porch, a secluded area in the yard, or your porch, here are 10 tips that will surely make your outdoor room even more relaxing and enjoyable.

Beautiful end-unit freehold townhome in Westmount.

Many features and in move-in condition.

Hardwood throughout main and upper levels. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on second level. Open concept layout on main. Very well done basement (2014) with large recreation room, den and laundry. Large deck, gazebo and shed in backyard. Roof (2015). Exterior painted last year. Driveway widened to double width with stone, parking for 3 cars.

Using the front porch is regaining popularity in recently. True, it has fallen out of fashion because of the invention of air conditioning, television, radio, and other comforts which have shifted preferences to staying more indoors; but as we tire of these modern conveniences, we are slowly rediscovering how enjoyable it is to have a front porch.

If you have a front porch but is not quite sure what to do with it or how to convert it into something that you’ll love, then take inspiration from the ideas below.

Investing in a new home should be done wisely, but with real estate flying off the shelves in Oakville and the GTA, it can be too easy to get caught in bidding wars and suffer the consequences of bad decision-making. Here are some tips to help you win a bidding war the smart way.

This beautiful, newly built custom home is located south of Lakeshore Rd., a stone's throw from the Lake and just 1km to Appleby College. The mature, wooded lot offers a deep backyard with endless possibilities for your family's outdoor entertainment.

The bright, open design offers 4,561 sqft above grade plus 2,502 sqft in the finished lower level. 10' ceilings on main, 9' on the 2nd level. LED pot lights. Wide plank, White Oak floors on main and upper levels. Built-in audio can be enjoyed throughout.