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The 5 Ways to live in Harmony with Wildlife in Oakville

You may have noticed more frequent sightings of wildlife in Oakville over the past few years, in particular coyotes. 


According to the Oakville -Milton Humane Society (OMHS), more frequent reports of coyotes during this time is in part due to more people staying at home over the pandemic, which allowed people more opportunity and time to explore their residential neigbourhoods and to encounter various wild neighbourhood inhabitants like coyotes.


During approximately mid-February coyotes are mating, with puppies due in April. Therefore, there will be more frequent sightings, as well as fall when coyotes prepare for winter.


As humans continue to encroach on coyote territory through housing and infrastructure development, there will be more human/coyote interaction. 


Therefore, the OMHS recommends 5 main rules to allow for a more peaceful co-existence:

  1. DO NOT leave out bird seed in the backyard as this will encourage or lure coyotes into your backyard to hunt birds and other...

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As 2022 comes to quite an eventful close, The Sue Heddle Homes team looks back at some of the most-read blogs that inspired our readers the most. 


As your trusted source of reliable and relevant real estate information, we thank you for following and please stay tuned into all that is new and inspiring in 2023. Happy New Year!


Top Blog Picks of 2022:


1. Buyer’s Market: Making Homeownership A Reality In Today’s Market


2. What You Need to Know About the New First Home Savings Account


3. How to Manage Current Interest Rates To Buy Your Dream Home


4. Future Planning: What's In Store for 2023


5. Three Ways To Improve Your Home


6. 5 Design Trends Coming In Vintage For 2023


7. How To Sell When You Have Pets


8. 5 Ways Sue Heddle Homes Can Help You Sell Your Home


For more in-the-know advice, take a look at the complete Sue Heddle Homes blog library, which includes more helpful tips and inspiration for homeowners, sellers, and buyers.


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3 Things to Ignore When Buying a Home

When you’re searching for a home, making appointments to view listings can feel really exciting. You start to imagine yourself in these new spaces and it’s hard not to personalize things as soon as you set foot in a home that caught your eye.


As a top Oakville realtor for over a decade, I’ve certainly seen potential buyer’s excitement turn to disappointment when they finally get the chance to tour a listing that they were interested in. When you’re touring homes for sale, it really is important to keep an open mind, which can sometimes be easier said than done.

What’s Okay to Ignore When Looking for A Home?

Not to worry, as a trusted and experienced Oakville realtor, I’ll always make sure that important concerns are never overlooked. Things like electrical or structural issues, disrepair, or evidence of leaks certainly require attention and may be a reason to forgo putting in an offer on a home. 


However, there are three...

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Wondering How You Can Help Your Child When it Comes to Buying A Home?

As a busy Oakville realtor, I hear from people all the time that they’re worried their children will never be able to afford to buy a home. It seems to be a common topic of discussion with home prices continually rising while requirements for down payments remain out of reach for many.


Whether you think your children will be interested in living in Oakville or another part of the GTA or would prefer to settle down in a smaller town like Guelph, the thought of buying a home as a young person just starting out can certainly seem overwhelming.

How Parents & Grandparents Can Help the Next Generation

Having the means to help your grown children or grandchildren buy real estate is a blessing and a luxury. However, before you hand over cash or sign on the dotted line, it’s important to take time to explore the best options for everyone involved. 

 

Based on current home prices it shouldn’t be surprising to hear that most young people receive some...

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Should I Buy A New Home Or An Older Home?

After the decision is made to buy a house, many people debate about whether they should buy new or purchase an older home. If you are looking to buy a house in Oakville, you will certainly have options when it comes to the type of home you might be looking for. Interestingly, real estate stats report that the percentage of those who strongly or somewhat prefer buying a newly built home weighs in at 41%. So, for the most part, prospective home buyers still favour existing homes.

What To Consider Before Buying An Older Home

Here are some of the more popular reasons to buy an older home.

  • Old world construction. Older homes have stood for decades and tend to have genuine craftsmanship with meticulous attention to detail. You will often hear people say “they don't make them like they used to”!
  • Larger yard. Years ago, when land was cheaper, builders built on larger lot sizes.
  • More character. Interesting architectural features are more common in older homes such as arches or s...
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