Lena Ohannessian Realtor

06/13/2026

Designers are swapping cold, minimalist styles for earthy colors, cozy textures, and vintage accents that create a timeless, inviting feel.

Designers are moving away from overly minimalist interiors toward warmer, more character-filled spaces. Vintage pieces mixed with natural materials like wood, marble, and stone create a timeless look, while editing out overly trendy items keeps rooms feeling classic. Small accents like decorative bo...

06/12/2026

Only you can decide whether a home is worth the investment, but one way to know for sure is to get to know the neighborhood you're buying into.

How to best approach them can be tricky, but when done correctly, it's the most effective way to uncover hidden insights that can seal the deal or raise red flags on buying a home nearby.

06/11/2026

While most Canadians have heard of condo boards, homeownership associations (HOAs) are a less common feature of our real estate landscape.

You may know HOAs are more common in the United States, but did you know it was a Second World War veteran who inspired them? Bill Levitt and his brother created an assembly line process that built affordable housing for veterans on a 4000-acre plot they purchased in Long Island, New York.

06/10/2026

If you're looking for a project with real impact, a few thoughtful curb appeal updates can completely change how your home feels before anyone steps inside.

It's amazing how much a home's exterior can influence the way people feel about it. This roundup shares practical ideas from design professionals, including landscaping improvements, entryway updates, lighting, and other details that make a home look more inviting. Whether you're planning to sell so...

06/09/2026

A strong offer is important, but understanding inspections, financing, and contract conditions can help you avoid expensive surprises later.

Many homeowners think the process is essentially over once an offer is accepted, but the weeks between contract and closing can be just as important. This article looks at common issues that can affect a sale, from inspection negotiations to financing challenges and closing delays. If you're plannin...

06/07/2026

Single Gen Z women are outpacing their male counterparts when it comes to buying a home.

NAR surveyed people who bought a home between July 2024 and June 2025. The survey included homebuyers from several generations, from Gen Z, ages 18-26, to the Silent Generation, ages 80 to 100. No other generation had a bigger share of single women homebuyers than Gen Z.

06/06/2026

If you’re thinking about moving but love your current mortgage rate, porting your mortgage may be worth asking about.

Mortgage porting lets some homeowners move their existing mortgage to a new property, which can matter a lot if your current rate is lower than what’s available now. It’s not automatic, and the details depend on your lender, mortgage terms, timing, and whether you need to borrow more. Still, if ...

06/05/2026

The best home trends usually aren’t about perfection — they’re about making your space feel easier and nicer to live in every day.

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 ...

06/04/2026

Whereas some bathroom design errors can be easily rectified or even ignored, small bathroom mistakes can be impractical to live with, disruptive, costly, and time-consuming to remedy.

When it comes to small bathroom ideas, clever planning – which includes everything from layout to fitting choices, to color and materials – is key to ensuring that even a tiny bathroom can still feel spacious, luxurious, and functional. So if you don't have an expert on hand to emphasize the imp...

06/03/2026

Congratulations to my clients for the sale of their home. Grateful to have been apart of this smooth process!