Thoughts & Happenings

Canadians are not worried at all that some experts are saying that a housing bubble is on the horizon in some areas of Canada. A recent weekly Bloomberg-Nanos Index confirmed this, showing that Canadian’s confidence in housing has reached another record high. This is despite of the respondents having a negative view of their personal finances.

Beautiful property on quiet tree-lined street in West Oakville. Prime location in a hot pocket with many custom homes built.

Very well maintained solid bungalow. New appliances (2016). Windows and roof in good shape. Finished basement with full bath and extra bedroom. Hardwood throughout. New front and back doors. Nicely updated kitchen. Four bedrooms. Neutral decor.

Why be stuck with stainless steel in the kitchen when there are so many reasons and ways to bring in colour? We’re not bringing back the 70’s and the 60’s but instead ushering in a new kitchen trend for those who want to add more character to their kitchen. Take a look at tips on how you can replace stainless steel with colour below!

Stunning custom home designed by David Small and built by Legend Custom Homes. This lofted bungalow boasts vaulted and raised ceiling heights, which in turn allow for extra large windows that provide an abundance of natural light throughout the home.  

Brand new custom home built on a premium oversized lot in the heart of Bronte Village. With almost 7,000 square feet of total living space, this home boasts a three car garage and main floor master bedroom. Oversized windows throughout create bright atmosphere for your family to enjoy.

Beautiful cape cod home in prime Southeast Oakville location. Situated on an oversized premium lot backing onto Lawson Park. Rare opportunity to live on one of Oakville’s most sought after streets.

The traditional foyer of the home is the perfect size to welcome guests. Off to the side is a formal dining room with oversized window and wood burning fireplace. On the other side of the foyer is the main floor office with endless built-in cabinets. The kitchen is the heart of this home, featuring an oversized island, top of the line appliances, built-in pantry and china cabinets, and generous sized breakfast area. Step down into bright family room with vaulted ceiling and stunning French door access out to a private front patio. The laundry room and powder room finish off the main level of the home.

You don’t have to be in a drought-stricken area to realise just how important it is to conserve water. Being blessed with a steady supply of fresh clean water is no excuse to waste one of our planet’s most important resources. Read on the tips below to find out how you can save water at home without going through a lot of changes.

Gorgeous custom home with beautiful curb appeal, awesome floor plan and quality finishes in Roseland.

Features of the main level include: 10' ceilings, 7" wide wire-brushed hardwood, 8" baseboards, plaster crown moldings and 8' doors. Ceiling height in living room and foyer soars to 20'.

Stunning kitchen with beautiful custom cabinetry, large island, servery and walk-in pantry. Granite counter tops, undermount lighting, tasteful fixtures and backsplash. 48" Wolf gas stove and Sub Zero refrigerator. Eat-in area has walk out to covered porch.

You’d be surprised at how pretty garden inspired décor can be when used inside the home. Garden gates, trellises, lawn furniture, and stones may initially seem out of place but can transform your home’s interiors into a lovely space that’s lively, enchanting, warm, and reminiscent of great weather all year round. You’d be asking yourself why you didn’t think of this earlier!

The provincial government announced new legislation to introduce a Foreign Buyer’s Tax that took effect April 21, 2017. Since then, we have seen a significant impact on the market.