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One thing that makes home selling more successful without fail is focusing on the key features of the home. In the last decade, one of the leading key features that homebuyers are drawn to is having smart home technology. They are drawn to it not only because of how much convenience it can give to homeowners, but also because it adds value to a home and makes a home easier to sell in the future.

As we practice social distancing, we would like to take the time to thank our first responders, doctors, nurses and all support staff who are on the front lines fighting COVID-19. We are staying home for you!

Real estate terminologies can be confusing for some people, especially the terms used in paperwork and some ads. We want to make things easier for real estate buyers and home sellers in Ontario and came up with this list of important real estate terms to know when buying or selling a house in Ontario!

With most people spending a lot more time at home recently, now's a great time to start your spring cleaning! It is certainly that time of the year when dusting away some winter blues is in order. You may feel overwhelmed and unsure of where and how to start. Fret not, we’ve compiled some spring cleaning tips to make your seasonal transition a lot easier. The trick is in identifying which of our tips will work for your home and implementing them one at a time.

Spring is the perfect time to start fresh, and for homeowners, that means checking the whole home and addressing things that needs repair or maintenance. In this spring home checklist, we’ll walk you through what you need to look into starting with the big home maintenance projects to the small ones so you can keep your home in tip-top shape for the year ahead.

We get over 1,000,000 page views per year on our website. That’s a lot! During times like these our website provides potential buyers with an engaging and vivid online experience – it’s the next best thing to being there!

At GMT, we recognize we’re all in this together. Like so many, we are working diligently to balance the health, safety and unique circumstances of our team members, along with those of our valued clients.

The bottom line is, even throughout this crisis, there are people who need to buy and sell real estate. That being said we remain active and available to current and upcoming business.

Stay safe everyone.

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Talk about curb appeal! Located on the Hamilton Mountain, this attractive bungalow features a fully manicured and landscaped front yard and separate side entrance. Convenient 3 car parking makes it ideal for a family or additional tenants. Inside, you will discover the spacious kitchen with plenty of cabinets, overlooking your open concept living room. A large bay window fills the room with an abundance of natural light. The dining room showcases gorgeous hardwood flooring & crown moulding, which can easily be converted into an additional bedroom on the main floor, if desired. As you continue to walk through the upper level, you discover a 4-piece washroom and the master bedroom with ceiling fans, built-in California shutters and it's own walkout to the lavish backyard.

Charming home in the heart of Old Oakville! This updated 1 1/2 storey home blends transitional flare with old world charm. The main level features a large living room with natural wood burning fireplace with black granite surround and built-in shelving unit, new kitchen (2020) with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, mosaic marble backsplash and a breakfast bar with seating for 3. The main level is also home to a 2 piece powder room and separate formal dining room large enough to accommodate 8 or more. The second level features 3 bedrooms and newly renovated 4 piece main bath (2020) featuring a deep soaker tub and separate shower. The fully finished lower level is home to a cozy recreation room with wood burning fireplace, laundry room and full 3 piece bath. 

Moving to a new house is both an exciting and stressful time, more so if you have small children or pets. It may take a while for children and pets to adjust to a new home and feel at home. You’ll surely need all the help you can get to make that transition more comfortable. Here are our time-tested tips for making a new house feel like home.