Pick Your Own Apples

There are lots of pick-your-own apple orchards throughout the 905 area. Here is our apple guide with all the details you will need to find an orchard near you. Happy apple picking! Applevale Orchards 5144 Derry Road | Burlington | 905-988-1753 Monday – Sunday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Homegrown apples, pears and apple cider. You can pick your …

The Weekend of September 28, 29

Looking for a fall fair or festival nearby? Here are a few happening this weekend in the 905 area. Caledonia Fair Thursday, September 26 | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pmFriday, September 27 | 10:00 am – 10:00 pmSaturday, September 28 | 9:00 am – 10:00 pmSunday, September 29 | 10:30 am – 6:00 pmCaledonia Fairgrounds | 151 Caithness Street East …

10 Reasons Why You Need a Home Inspection

After your offer to buy a home enters into a contract, the buyer may be tempted to skip the home inspection and its $500 to $600 cost. There are ten good reasons why you should get one. 1. It Provides an “Out” A quality home inspection can reveal critical information about the condition of a home and its systems. The home inspection …

The Weekend of September 21, 22

One of the most beautiful seasons of the year is Fall, and there is nothing better than getting out and enjoying all the things that Fall has to offer. Fall fairs, festivals, farmers markets, harvest festivals and fresh-picked apples. Here are a few events happening this weekend. Enjoy!!! Harvest Festival at Springridge Farm Weekends beginning Saturday, September 21 to Sunday, …

Love It or List It?

Despite what real estate reality shows might have led you to believe, the decision to sell your home isn’t simple — and it definitely isn’t a decision that you can reach in 30 minutes. This is true even if you never really loved your property in the first place, or it’s become a daily cause of stress. Maybe the commute …

The Emotional Side of Home Selling

The decision to sell your home isn’t an easy one. In fact, research has ranked selling a home as second to relationship breakups for the most stressful experience in a person’s life. The same survey said Americans are more stressed out about selling their home than planning a wedding, getting fired or even becoming a parent. In other words, it’s …

Terry Fox Runs in the 905

This year’s Terry Fox Run will be held on Sunday, September 15th. Run, bike, walk, rollerblade to raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation which supports cancer research.  OAKVILLESunday, September 15 | Registration at 9:00 amRun begins at 10:00 amCoronation Park | 1426 Lakeshore Road West | OakvilleOrganizers of this year’s 39th annual Oakville Terry Fox run are hoping to …

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home

We know that the home buying process is daunting, and it might seem like you have a million tasks on your plate. Everyone is giving you advice, but what should you really spend your time worrying about? We asked a recent first-time homebuyer what she wishes she knew before she bought her home. Here are the 5 pieces of advice …

6 Signs a Home Might Be “The One”

You might have heard that saying about the number of fish there are in the sea – the sea of prospective dates and mates. The same goes for homes on the market. Even when the market heats up, it’s not uncommon for a buyer to visit 10, 20 or even more homes before finding the property they want to make …

Burlington is the No. 1 City in Canada

Burlington is this year’s winning city, ranking in the top 25 percent in six out of 10 categories: wealth and economy, amenities, weather, crime, health, and culture and community. It is also this year’s best place to raise a family. It’s attracting young families with kids—47 percent of families in the municipality have children, and 17 percent of the population …