Stephen Coughlin, Sales Representative

06/15/2026

Sometimes the most interesting rural listings aren’t the biggest ones — they’re the homes that still feel connected to the area’s history.

Near Erin and East Garafraxa, this former 1891 schoolhouse has been turned into a three-bedroom home while keeping details that nod to its past, including the old school bell and separate “Boys” and “Girls” entrances. It’s the kind of rural property that stands out because it isn’t tryin...

06/12/2026

Trellises, stackable planters, and container gardens maximize greenery without taking up valuable ground space.

Small yards demand intentional design to balance function and beauty. Techniques like square-foot gardening, vertical planting, and using tiered or stackable planters help maximize growing potential without overcrowding. Even narrow areas, such as side yards, can become lush pathways or compact seat...

06/11/2026

Across Reddit, a growing number of first-time home buyers are marking their milestone moment with a now-familiar caption: “We did it.”

The posts are simple but striking. A snapshot of a new living room. Cardboard boxes stacked against bare walls. A couple sitting cross-legged on the floor, keys in hand while digging into a pizza like it’s a five-star meal. Sometimes they add the mortgage rate they locked in.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

OPEN HOUSE : 25 BALSAM RD., KAWARTHA LAKES
SAT JUNE 13 1 - 3 PM
Beautiful and spacious 3+1 bed, 2 1/2 bath bungaloft set on a large corner lot. Home is set up for main floor living but has the space to raise a family. Property has water access at nearby private waterfront park with available docking.
$899,999.

06/09/2026

Renovations can add value and personalize a home, but realistic timelines and budgets often make the difference between a good project and a stressful one.

Fixer-uppers can be appealing because they often offer more space, a better location, or a lower purchase price than move-in-ready homes. The challenge is knowing what renovations will actually cost once the work begins. This article explores common financial realities that buyers face, from contrac...

06/08/2026

Once your offer to purchase has been accepted, your financing has been approved and a closing date has been set, you might breathe a sigh of relief. But there’s another important step before you take possession: preparing and transferring the title to your home.

Once your offer to purchase has been accepted, your financing has been approved and a closing date has been set, you might breathe a sigh of relief. But there’s another important step before you take possession: preparing and transferring the title to your home. When a real estate lawyer—or a no...

06/04/2026

Design trends are leaning warmer and more personal again, with homes feeling less staged and a lot more comfortable.

More designers are moving away from ultra-minimal spaces and leaning into homes that feel warmer, softer, and more lived in. Richer colours, layered textures, vintage pieces, and comfortable layouts are showing up everywhere right now, especially in spaces people actually use every day. It’s less ...

06/02/2026

The most important factor to weigh before splurging is "adherence to the home's price range and location. If you over-improve — say, install a $200,000 kitchen in a $900,000 home in a $1 million neighborhood — you'll never recoup that money.

Upscale improvements can certainly be worth the investment if executed with a sense of balance between design panache, functionality, and market sensibility. The most important factor to weigh before splurging is "adherence to the home's price range and location. If you over-improve — say, install...

06/01/2026

For homes in Canada and the U.S., natural stone, warmer finishes, and softer lighting can make a space feel more inviting without feeling trendy.

All-white interiors had a long run, but home design is starting to feel warmer again across Canada and the U.S. Think natural wood, stone, textured fabrics, layered lighting, and colors that make a room feel comfortable instead of staged. This is especially easy to see in mountain, cottage, and reso...