Spring has arrived and the cold and frosty days of winter will soon be behind us for another year! If you find yourself daydreaming about spring weather and getting back into your garden, feel free to get an early start. There are plenty of tasks you can tackle in now to give your gardens, shrubs, trees and lawn a healthy start. Begin by taking some simple measures to prepare for the spring ...Read More

Home inspections have become commonplace in the Ontario real estate industry. In fact, many deals hinge on the completion of a home inspection report that is satisfactory to the buyer involved. Traditionally, the buyer has been responsible for paying for and arranging an inspection after the offer has been accepted. The seller agrees to facilitate access to the home for the inspector, the buyer an...Read More

If you're on the hunt for a new home, that may involve visiting one, two, or half a dozen open houses. Some choose to visit open houses even if they are not ready to buy just so they have an idea of what the market has to offer when the time to purchase does come along. Whatever your reason for frequenting open houses, it's important that you are looking for and noticing the right things s...Read More

Our Client Appreciation Night at the movies was a blast...but don't take my word for it. Take a look at the pictures. You can tell by the smiles that everyone enjoyed the movie, complimentary snacks plus the prizes that were won during the raffle which were donated by our service providers. This is just one way The Hanlon Team likes to say "Thank you for your continued business and referr...Read More

One of the biggest nights out in February is Valentine’s Day. Missisauga offers plenty of ideas that should help you plan the most romantic of dates: one that's not too cheap, not too expensive, not too over-the-top and not too uncaring—it'll be just right. Enjoy a decadent dinner at one of these picks that are our favourites.  Alioli Ristorante  Sinc...Read More

First-time home buyers are now eligible to get $4,000 off the Canadian dream and we want to share this important information with you.    New Ontario LTT Rebate:  Effective January 1st, 2017, Ontario has doubled the land transfer tax rebate for first-time home buyers from $2,000 to $4,000. That means that a first-time home buyer will not be paying provincial tax on homes sold ...Read More

Velvet, jewel tones, white marble and built-in bars are forecasted to be the biggest home design trends for 2017 Interior design this year will be about bringing warmth and comfort into the home. Homeowners will start to shy away from overly industrial designs that feel stiff or cold. Instead, they will incorporate plush fabrics like velvet and rich jewel tones into their home to make it feel mor...Read More

It's a great time for resolutions. For this year's resolution, why not make some promises to yourself about your home? Make a list of your top home priorities for 2017 and enjoy that feeling of satisfaction when they're done. These five tips will help get you started! 1. It's an excellent time to get a handle on your home insurance, review your policy and make sure it still f...Read More

Have you made plans yet to ring in the New Year? Take a look at these exciting events, coming to Mississauga on December 31! Mississauga residents will not want to miss this year's New Year's Eve bash at Celebration Square, presented by Pizza Pizza. The party starts at 8 p.m. with the live InSauga preshow featuring special guests Jackie Perez, Anthony Carelli (aka WWE's "Santino ...Read More

When purchasing or selling a home, occasionally there is some confusion as to what is included in the asking price. Generally speaking, anything that is attached to the home is considered a fixture and is included in the asking price. A handy visual is to imagine taking a home and turning it upside down…whatever is left in place stays with the home as a fixture. Any moveable items that fall...Read More