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Courtesy of Lisa McDonald, Sales Representative of the HeartNHome Team with Keller Williams Real Estate Associates in Mississauga.

PICK MY BRAIN!!!

JOIN US THIS COMING THURSDAY, MARCH 28th, 2013 FOR A RELAXED QUESTION AND ANSWER WORKSHOP... (VERY CASUAL) with Lisa McDonald, Sales Representative with Keller Williams Real Estate Associate AND JD Smythe from Dominion Lending. Let us answer all your questions about the process of buying real estate for the first time. How does it all work? When is the best time to buy? How much CASH do I need? What are the new buyer incentive programs? Will I qualify? And whatever you would like to ask. This is very casual and with no obligation...join us at 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm at the Keller Williams Real Estate Training Room 7145 West Credit Ave, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario (Mississauga Rd and Derry Rd) RSVP as seating is limited... or call Jurate at 905-812-8123 ext 292 Your Home Is Where Our Heart Is.... www.soldwithheart.com TO SEARCH FOR ALL MISSISSAUGA HOMES FOR SALE RIGHT NOW GO TO WWW.FINDHOMESINMISSISSAUGA.COM

Realtor.ca is NOT MLS

My name is Lisa McDonald, Sales Representative and Team Leader of the HeartNHomeTeam at Keller Williams in Mississauga and I am the official Mississauga real estate blogger for ReBuildYourCommunity.com. As the market is getting busier and the inventory remains low the number of people who still believe that they are getting the latest information on current listings are growing and they become more and more frustrated! I have SO many people call me regarding my great Mississauga homes for sale and have to tell them that it sold yesterday or the day before and they are shocked and tell me they JUST saw it on mls! NO - it is NOT MLS. Realtor.ca is the "marketing" arm of our stratus system which is the Multiple Listing Service and it sometimes takes a few days for information to get to Realtor.ca. The nme of the site was actually changed from MLS.ca to Realtor.ca to prevent this sort of misunderstanding. As the market gets hotter and the frustration level goes up...please speak to your realtor and he/she will arrange for you to get "alerts" AS SOON AS the new Mississauga homes for sale hit the market. You can also register yourself at sites such as this....www.findhomesinmississauga.com Set yourself up to get alerts directly from MLS at the same time as all realtors get notified. This will save you much disappointment when you see the Mississauga home of your dreams listed for sale. The good ones always sell quickly so be one step ahead of the others. I have been helping people achieve their real estate dreams for almost 30 years in Mississauga and would love to help you. So, if you have any questions, please ask as this is an interactive site and your questions can be answered here. This is Lisa McDonald, Sales Representative at Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, 905-812-8123 www.soldwithheart.com TO SEARCH THE LATEST MISSISSAUGA HOMES FOR SALE go to www.findhomesinmississauga.com. This, is how I, Lisa McDonald Rebuild MY Community.

You will need to act fast on this beautifully upgraded Glen Abbey home with a list price of only $429,000. This fabulous Oakville home has all the bells and whistles including one of the most desireable locations of Glen Abbey.
 Please go to www.1073SpringbrookCrescent.com for more information...and come to the public open house this coming Saturday and Sunday from 2 - 4.  Don't miss this one!
For more information, please contact Lisa McDonald, Sales Representative, of the HeartNHomeTeam at Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, 905-812-8123 or email lisa@soldwithheart.com. WWW.SOLDWITHHEART.COM
For ALL OAKVILLE homes for sale go to www.findgtahomesforsale.com

Feds Give One Million Dollars to Streetsville Real Estate

Well, no there isn't going to be a new monster home in Streetsville! But Streetsville was awarded one million dollars for revitalizing some very special Streetsville real estate! MP Brad Butt formally presented the City of Mississauga with the one million dollar cheque (well actually it was $990,000) but one million sounds so much better:) These funds came from the federal government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. This money will go towards the "revitalization" of the famous square in the centre of Streetsville.

George Carlson, Ward 11 City Councillor said "We want to turn the square into more of a people place". The plan is to perhaps close things down on the weekends for various festivals or move the farmer's market there. Mayor McCallion believes that the cenotaph should remain the centrepiece of the square which was originally built in 1926. I have often had the same thoughts on this as Mayor McCallion when I see the skateboarders and kids dropping ice cream on it. The honoured should have more respect given and perhaps more education as to the importance of this piece of history in the midst of Streetsville. Mayor McCallion also believes that the war memorial should be moved to a more "sacred" position in the square. What are your thoughts on this? Let's talk. Lisa McDonald, Sales Representative of the HeartNHomeTeam at Keller Williams Real Estate Associates. 905-812-8123 www.soldwithheart.com For your personal search of ALL homes in Mississauga please go to www.findhomesinmissauga.com

Beautiful Glen Abbey Home - Act Fast!

1073 Springbrook Crescent, Oakville, Ontario L6M 2C6

3+1 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
$429,000
MLS #W2537374
Property Description:Opportunity is knocking! This special, very upgraded and well-maintained home is in Oakville's desireable and sought-after Glen Abbey area. Close to all amentities, great schools and parks. This is home is perfect for someone who needs private space for a teenager or elderly parent. Current lower level Master w/ ensuite could be used for large family recreation room with walk-out to patio. You will be very happy with the unique design of this "link" home.
Property Features: Stainless steel appliances (fridge, stove, built-in dishwasher, built-in microwave), undermount double sink w/ touchless faucet, new counters, pot lights, breakfast bar, hardwood floors, huge windows and skylight, open concept living/dining area, beautiful kitchen and bathroom renovations, and so much more! Check out the virtual tour to see how fabulous this home is!
Area Information:
Glen Abbey is a growing community with so much to offer. From bountiful walking and biking trails to shopping and restaurants, and of course the Glen Abbey Golf Course host of the Canadian Open...there is plenty for the entire family! This lovely residential community is home to about 23,000 residents and is part of the Town of Oakville.
What the Seller has to say about living in Glen Abbey:
"There are miles and miles of hiking trails within the community...easy access to Toronto, and Hamilton...also all of the area airports, and a new hospital coming up. Across the street there is soccer and baseball all summer long, and people often set off fireworks. I have often sat on my deck with a glass of wine enjoying the show. This process is almost making me question my reasons for leaving...LOL"
A few of the Seller's favourite area restaurants, take-out spots, and places to shop:
When you're feeling like a great bowl of pasta or wood-fired pizza, head to Il Fornello, which has long been considered one of the best Italian restaurants in Toronto, Richmond Hill, and Oakville. If you're looking for somewhere to watch the "big game" or just to meet friends for a casual night out, then head to the Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill where one of their signature dishes, including Jack Bread, Twisted Carbonara, or Matador burger, is sure to please! If it's a quick convenient Chinese feast delivered to your door, call Red Chillie...considered "the best of the Best" by some of the top restaurant critics in the industry.
If you'd rather stay in and cook at home, there is a multitude of fantastic grocery stores just a short drive away. Monastery Bakery has become an Oakville landmark. Since opening it's doors in 1990, it offers it's customers an exceptional deli and cheese counter, hot and fresh take-out meals, delectable pastries and cakes...not to mention dozens of traditional and speciality breads. For those who want fresh, healthy, organic and all-natural products, without the heafty price, visit the Organic Garage, where for four generations they sell "Healthier Food for Less!"
Where the younger kids will learn:
Abbey Lane Public School
St. Matthew Catholic School
Where the older kids will learn:
Abbey Park High School
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School
Area churches for all faiths:
St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church
Glen Abbey United Church
The Anglican Church of the IncarnationThe Diamond Buddha Temple

Urgent Information About the Health of Your Mississauga Home

Over the years, the way of conducting real estate business has changed and improved in many ways and one of the "standard" practices that has been incorporated into most every transaction in an effort to protect my clients is a home inspection.
Recently however, I have come across an urgent health issue that everyone should be aware of.  Let me tell you what happened.
I sold a beautiful home to a lovely couple.  This home was in a great area, the home had been beautifully maintained with newer roof, newer windows and all in all a very "loved" home.  We performed a home inspection and a few items came up that were dealt with but it was moisture free and generally in great state of repair...and we decided to go ahead with the purchase.
Months later my clients were ready to paint one of the bedrooms and removed the baseboard only to find evidence of MOULD under the baseboard.
I immediately arranged for the home inspector to come back for another inspection of the area and also an indoor airquality test to be performed.  I contacted Mark Connolly of Mold Assessment Group GTA who performed an air quality test only to find an extraordinarily high presence of the very worst of moulds/molds!  Now here is the scary part...there was no moisture present in the walls at all and no evidence of black mould apparent on the wall!  Both the home inspector and the mold inspector performed moisture testing!
Apparently, a single occurence of moisture perhaps a one time leak...can be responsible for mold and just the moisture in the air can cause it to grow!
Here is my advice...have an indoor air quality test performed on your home for mould/mold and/or allergens.  You just never know what may be lurking in the walls, floors, ceilings.  There are many moulds that are completely harmless but some or not.  Protect your family and your home by having an indoor air quality test performed.
Mark Connolly from Mold Assessment Group GTA is a great contact as his ONLY business is testing and he does not perform any remediation so there is no conflict of interest.  Contact me if you would like more information.
This is how I, Lisa McDonald Rebuild My Community.
If you have any questions regarding this or have any comments please feel free to comment on this site.
My name is Lisa McDonald, Real Estate Sales Representative with the HeartNHome Team at Keller Williams Real Estate Associates, 7145 West Credit Ave, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario. L5N6J7 www.soldwithheart.com email lisa@soldwithheart.com