By: Tina A. McQuaid

Thinking of a Renovation - Instead of a Move? Get Trade Recommendations!

Tags: Renovate, Renovations, Moving, Staying in Place, Aging in Place, Equity in House

  This basement renovation includes a statement wall, faux window lighting and an anchor rug over broadloom.  Are you considering a renovation instead of moving? Are you more interested in living in your home and neighbourhood as long as possible? Many homeowners are currently improving their current residence, because it's familiar and they have a history in the community. It'...Read More

By: Tina A. McQuaid

Victoria Day Weekend 2018 - What's Up?

Tags: Victoria Day events, what to do on Victoria Day, Mississauga events, May 22 2018

MISSISSAUGA: It's the May 19-22, 2018 long weekend, in honour of Queen Victoria! Here are some Sunday and Monday events to keep in mind when enjoying the weather, traditionally the weekend to start planting in the province. Be safe and have fun with the family! → Click the links below to view more details about each event... Sunday, May 20, 2018 Brampton Cycling Club -Season Kickoff at...Read More

By: Tina A. McQuaid

Thinking Of Moving?

Tags: Older Adults, Downsizers, DeCluttering, How to sell a house, Where to start when selling home

If you have thought about moving in the last while but don't know where to start, you're not alone. Jane's story (below) illustrates how reaching out can have positive outcomes for you - finding yourself in your forever home...    Jane* thought that she'd live in her home forever. It was a 2-storey home that she had lived in for a long time - moving in just after...Read More

By: Tina A. McQuaid

Oakville Open House
2481 Trevor Drive May 6/18

Tags: Open House in Oakville ON SUNDAY. May 6, 2018 from 2-4pm

OAKVILLE: Looking for a spectacular showpiece of a home in Oakville, then join me on SUNDAY , MAY 6, 2018 from 2-4pm at my Open House! Come and preview this $$$updated Backsplit, Detached, jewel of a home on a premium 76 x 100 ft lot! It's perfect for Older Adults, Couples and Families with Older Children.      From the moment you traverse the sculpted wal...Read More

By: Tina A. McQuaid

How is The Market: Real Estate Update March 2018

Tags: GTA home sales, greater Toronto home sales statistics, Going Into The spring market, Sutton group, 2018

Presented by... MARCH 18, 2018: The first two months of 2018 have been brisk, to say the least. The marked down-turn in sale prices since September, 2017 (compared to spring of the same year) has continued, with some surprises along the way - notably that since there are considerably less properties available for sale, it seems that there may be a sellers' market (again) in some ...Read More

By: Tina A. McQuaid

OAK and CO: Oakville's Urban Village

Tags: New Condos, New Builds, Presale, Oakville Living, Trafalgar and Dundas, Tina A McQuaid Real Estate

An on-site preview at the sales centre for the planned Oak and CO Development in Oakville (Trafalgar Rd and Dundas St E.) FEB 2018: Looking to live in the heart of Oakville, close to the Uptown Core, Sheridan College, shops, the lake, the GO station and highways, while being surrounded by nature? The Oak and CO Condo Development is now open for sale in Oak...Read More

By: Tina A. McQuaid

$4 Mil Plus Club: Prestige Homes for Sale in Mississauga

Tags: Million Dollar Homes, Prestige Homes for Sale, Mississauga Detached, Top Homes in Mississauga, November, Detached Properties

Mississauga 4Mil Plus Homes MISSISSAUGA - November 7, 2017: Our City is the third most expensive in Canada to live in, according to a new study, falling just under Vancouver and Toronto (and the 14th most expensive in all of North America.)  The real estate market has recently become more balanced (after an unusally strong spring seller's market) but with increasing gas rates, th...Read More

By: Tina A. McQuaid

Best Investment Homes to Buy Now: 
My Hand-Picked List in Mississauga, Milton and Oakville

Tags: Investment Properties, Best Homes to Buy, Mississauga Homes, Milton Properties to Lease, Oakville Income Homes

September 26, 2017 - Mississauga, Milton and Oakville, ON: The market is more stable right now, which is allowing buyers to take their time to do their research and make a knowledgeable decision when it comes to buying properties. Investors also have a lot of options available in the 3 hottest areas in the GTA, namely Mississauga, Milton and Oakville. These three areas have budding infrastru...Read More

By: Tina A. McQuaid

Fall Planting Guide

Tags: Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring, Houzz, Real Estate Guide, Autumn Curb Appeal

Fall Planting Guide: Plant Bulbs Now for Spring and Summer Blooms ...Read More

By: Tina A. McQuaid

Cheat Codes - 9 Designer Secrets that Work

Tags: staging, home staging, dos and don'ts when designing a house for sale

Cheat Codes: 9 Designer Shortcuts That Work ...Read More