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Team Gilmour Over 40 years of real estate experience servicing Mississauga and surrounding areas.

10/31/2025

Here’s a piece of out-of-the-box advice you can use on your very next viewing: “The ‘Window Draft’ Test You Can Do With a Lighter.”

On a windy day, discreetly hold a lit candle or lighter near the edges of windows and exterior doors. If the flame flickers or dances significantly, it’s a clear sign of drafts and poor seals.

Why does this matter?
• Sky-High Bills: Drafts mean your expensive heat is escaping all winter long.
• Cold Discomfort: No one wants to live in a house where you can feel the wind inside.
• Hidden Costs: This simple test reveals the efficiency of the home’s envelope.

This is a crucial DIY check for anyone house hunting in Mississauga, where our winters will quickly expose a poorly sealed home.

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Grant Gilmour
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416-409-0325

Gavin Gilmour
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647-339-2271

Shelley Fisher
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416 564 8100

10/30/2025

Your Agent Should Know the Zoning Bylaws, Not Just the Square Footage.

A great agent does more than measure rooms, they investigate what could legally be built around your potential new home.

Before you offer, they should answer:
• Can you build that second-story addition you’re dreaming of?
• Could the empty lot next door be rezoned for a 20-story condo tower?
• Are there height restrictions that protect your sight lines?

Don’t just buy a house for what it is today. Buy it for what the neighbourhood will become tomorrow.

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Team Gilmour
www.grantgilmour.com

Grant Gilmour
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416-409-0325

Gavin Gilmour
[email protected]
647-339-2271

Shelley Fisher
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416 564 8100

10/28/2025

Think you know your new commute? If you haven’t tested it during the school run, you’re in for a big surprise. 🚗💨

Here’s the out-of-the-box advice for every homebuyer: “Your Commute Test Should Include the ‘School Run’ Hours.”
Even if you don’t have children, your commute can be dramatically impacted by the schools in your new neighbourhood. That peaceful street you saw on a Saturday can become a parking lot during drop-off (8-9 AM) and pick-up (2-3 PM).

Here’s what changes:
• School zones mean slowing to 30km/h
• Parent traffic creates unexpected jams on side streets
• School buses make frequent stops
• Crossing guards add additional stops

This is essential knowledge for anyone considering homes near schools in family-centred Mississauga neighbourhoods like Erin Mills or Lisgar. A 10-minute drive in July can easily become a 25-minute crawl in September.

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10/27/2025

That quiet, beautiful street could be months away from becoming a major construction zone. 🚧😬

Here’s the out-of-the-box due diligence advice most buyers never get: “Your Agent Should Be Checking the City’s Public Works Schedule.”

Before you fall in love with a home, your agent should be researching whether there are any major infrastructure projects (sewer, road, water main) scheduled for the street in the next few years. Finding out after you move in that you’ll be living on a construction site for 12 months is a nightmare scenario.
Imagine:
• Constant noise and dust 🏗️
• Limited or NO street parking for months
• Possible access issues to your own home
• General disruption to your daily life

This is especially crucial in older Mississauga neighbourhoods where infrastructure is being updated.

A great agent doesn’t just find you a house, they protect your future quality of life.

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Team Gilmour
www.grantgilmour.com

Grant Gilmour
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416-409-0325

Gavin Gilmour
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647-339-2271

Shelley Fisher
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416 564 8100

10/23/2025

🔹 MYTH: “Custom = Always Better”

Truth: Custom floors and cabinets DO elevate your space, but they come with a higher cost per sqft—sometimes 2-3x more than semi-custom or stock options. If you’re on a budget, prioritize where customization matters most (like cabinets) and save on areas like flooring.

🔹 MYTH: “Most of My Budget Goes Into Countertops & Appliances”

Truth: Surprise! 20–30% of your budget often goes to unseen essentials: plumbing and electrical reroutes. Old homes? Even more. Always factor this in early to avoid mid-project financial shocks.

🔹 MYTH: “My Reno Will Take 8 Weeks—Max.”

Truth: If you’re using custom finishes (handmade tile, specialty countertops, etc.), add 4–6 weeks to your timeline for production and shipping delays. Rushing leads to compromises—plan ahead!

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Team Gilmour
www.grantgilmour.com

Grant Gilmour
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416-409-0325

Gavin Gilmour
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647-339-2271

Shelley Fisher
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416 564 8100

           

10/20/2025

🔥 Smart Choices Now = Big Savings Later! 💰

Want to avoid costly mistakes? Here’s how to save thousands on your home’s electrical & plumbing:

✅ Plan ahead-rough-in pipes now for future expansions! 🚿
✅ Install extra outlets to avoid expensive rewiring later. 🔌
✅ Invest in quality fixtures-cheap breaks, premium performs! 💎
✅ Insulate lines to prevent freezing & high bills. ❄️💡

Smart upgrades today = Peace of mind tomorrow!

💬 Got questions? Drop a comment! 👇
📲 Save this post for your next reno!

Team Gilmour
www.grantgilmour.com

Grant Gilmour
[email protected]
416-409-0325

Gavin Gilmour
[email protected]
647-339-2271

Shelley Fisher
[email protected]
416 564 8100

                 

10/17/2025

That picture-perfect flip might be covering up some not-so-pretty problems. 🚩🏠

While everyone’s distracted by the grey floors and modern fixtures, smart buyers look for these telltale signs of a cheap cover-up:

🔴 Fresh paint OVER outlet and switch covers - This is the #1 sign of a rushed, sloppy job
🔴 New kitchen with old appliances - Why wouldn’t they replace them unless they’re cutting corners?
🔴 Uneven flooring transitions - Suggests new flooring was laid over old problems
🔴 Fresh caulk along baseboards - Could be hiding water damage
🔴 Brand new vanity with old plumbing - The parts you can’t see are often the most important!

These cosmetic updates often hide deeper, more expensive issues that will become YOUR problems after closing.

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Team Gilmour
www.grantgilmour.com

Grant Gilmour
[email protected]
416-409-0325

Gavin Gilmour
[email protected]
647-339-2271

Shelley Fisher
[email protected]
416 564 8100

10/16/2025

Everyone turns on the taps to check the flow, but here’s what you REALLY need to do during your viewing:

1. Go to multiple bathrooms 🛁
2. Turn on ALL the hot water taps at once
3. Time how long the water stays truly hot

This simple 2-minute test reveals the hot water heater’s actual capacity and whether it can handle a real family’s morning routine.

There’s nothing worse than discovering your new home can’t handle a shower while someone else is running the dishwasher.
This is especially important in larger, family-oriented Mississauga neighbourhoods like Churchill Meadows, where morning chaos is the norm.

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Team Gilmour
www.grantgilmour.com

Grant Gilmour
[email protected]
416-409-0325

Gavin Gilmour
[email protected]
647-339-2271

Shelley Fisher
[email protected]
416 564 8100

10/14/2025

A sunny Saturday viewing hides a crucial daily truth. Here’s my out-of-the-box advice: Do “The Parking Test” on a weeknight at 7 PM.

For homes without driveways or with limited parking, you need to see what happens when everyone is home from work. That’s when you discover the real parking pressure, which is a major factor in your daily quality of life.

Drive by and ask yourself:
• Is there a spot within a reasonable walk?
• Are people battling for spaces or aggressively saving spots?
• Does the street feel cramped and chaotic?

This is absolutely essential in dense Mississauga neighbourhoods like Cooksville or near Square One, where street parking is the norm. A “perfect” home can quickly become a daily frustration if you have to circle the block for 15 minutes every time you come home.

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Team Gilmour
www.grantgilmour.com

Grant Gilmour
[email protected]
416-409-0325

Gavin Gilmour
[email protected]
647-339-2271

Shelley Fisher
[email protected]
416 564 8100

10/13/2025

Forget subjective opinions. The single most important piece of information about a roof is its exact installation date. A roof that looks fine from the ground could be on borrowed time.

In Mississauga, with our harsh freeze-thaw cycles, a typical asphalt shingle roof has a lifespan of roughly 15-25 years. A 15-year-old roof isn’t “middle-aged”—it’s entering its final chapter.
Knowing the age isn’t just for curiosity; it’s for your wallet. It allows you to:
✅ Budget accurately for a future $10,000-$20,000 replacement.
✅ Negotiate effectively if it’s near the end of its life.
✅ Avoid a massive, unexpected financial hit just a year after moving in.

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Team Gilmour
www.grantgilmour.com

Grant Gilmour
[email protected]
416-409-0325

Gavin Gilmour
[email protected]
647-339-2271

Shelley Fisher
[email protected]
416 564 8100

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