Lily Contento, RoyallePage Terrequity

06/15/2026

What a beauty!

Last week I talked about how Goderich is one of Ontario's premium towns.

This week, my clients bought a gorgeous home there!

Built in 1880, this charming 3-bedroom home captured everything they were looking for: character, a mature garden, private parking, high ceilings, and a location just steps from the lake.

Homes like this remind me why people are discovering Goderich. Historic architecture, walkable streets, beautiful waterfront views, and a pace of life that's becoming harder to find.

Congratulations to my buyers on securing a little piece of this remarkable town.

I'd be happy to share what makes this community so special—either for personal use or as a rental investment—and help you find your own exceptional space.

📩 Send me a message to start the conversation.

06/08/2026

Summer in Ontario means working with Buyers/Friends in Goderich!!!!
Yes, we’re facing multiple offers, and average prices for 3-bedroom homes that need renovating hovering around the mid-600s.

Goderich is very pretty, with its main square (it’s actually an octagon) attracting visitors from all directions, the quaint harbour, with lighthouse and beach. The old train station is now a restaurant. Homes in this area can go back to the early 1800s.

Yes, I did go up the 179 steps to the lighthouse, and yes I did plunge into the cold but clear blue lake.

Goderich has an affluent, professional community as well as older, retirees. Its main industries are salt mine, health care, and tourism. It is an excellent town for easy rentals to locals/tourists.

The boardwalk with its historical plaques is my favourite. It’s easy to imagine where Canada’s pioneers first strutted and it was an honour to steps into their shoes if only with a quick flash of imagination.

06/07/2026

🏡 SOLD ABOVE ASKING IN JUST OVER 2 WEEKS! 🎉

I'm delighted to announce the successful sale of 124 Linsmore Crescent, sold above asking in just over two weeks.

A heartfelt thank you to brothers Michael and Nick for their friendship and trust. It was a privilege to help showcase your mom's beautiful home and achieve such an outstanding result.

Congratulations as well to the buyers on an excellent purchase. I wish you many happy years and wonderful memories in your new home.

This sale is a reminder that exceptional results in real estate are still possible in today's market. It takes a bit more work and focus, sharp knowledge of market variables and a great desire to make your clients happy.

If you're thinking about selling and would like to explore how we can position your home for a successful sale, I am happy to help.

📞 Let's talk about your goals and create an individualized strategy designed to maximise your home's value.

Your home could be the next success story.

Lily Contento
Real Estate Professional
📲 Call me today for a confidential consultation.

06/06/2026

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- Unemployment fell to 6.6%, indicating more Canadians found work than were entering unemployment.
- 88,000 jobs were added, the largest monthly gain since late 2025.
- Full-time employment increased by 154,000 jobs, which is generally viewed as a higher-quality form of job growth because full-time positions tend to offer greater income stability and benefits.
- Since total employment rose by 88,000 while full-time jobs rose by 154,000, this implies that part-time employment declined by roughly 66,000 jobs during the month.

What This Means For Real Estate

🏡 For Buyers

Greater job security can make it easier to qualify for financing and feel confident about making a purchase.
More stable employment often translates into stronger consumer confidence.

🏠 For Sellers

A healthier job market typically increases the pool of qualified buyers.
Improved confidence can encourage hesitant buyers to re-enter the market.

🔑 Bottom Line
This is positive news for both buyers and sellers. While there certainly is room for growth, improving employment is often one of the first indicators that confidence is returning to the housing market.

05/25/2026

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1. Start with what’s visible first
Don’t begin with storage rooms or sentimental boxes. Start with surfaces: kitchen counters, entry tables, bathroom counters, nightstands. Visible order creates immediate psychological relief and momentum.

2. Use the “Would I pack this to move?” test
Pick up an object and ask: If I were moving to a beautiful new home tomorrow, would I carefully pack this? If the answer is no, it may be time to donate, recycle, or discard it.

3. Declutter by category, not by room
Instead of “doing the bedroom,” do all books, all mugs, all scarves, all paperwork. Seeing the full volume of one category makes decisions much clearer and reduces duplicates.

4. Create one elegant “transition box”
For items you’re emotionally unsure about, place them in one attractive box or basket with a date on it. If you haven’t looked for or missed those items in 3–6 months, you’ll usually feel more confident letting them go.

5. Replace guilt with usefulness
Many people keep things because they were expensive, gifted, or tied to an old identity. Instead of asking, “Should I keep this?” ask: “Does this support the life I’m trying to build now?”
That shift makes decluttering feel less like loss and more like editing your environment intentionally.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

A thoughtful corner home in one of the Danforth's most quietly loved pockets.
Natural light. Mature garden. Renovated interiors. Separate basement unit.
57 Queensdale Avenue.
Now showing.

Lily Contento
listwithlily.ca
[email protected]
647-261-9482

05/19/2026

After months of anticipation, the doors finally open.

MLS # E13143178
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=p81kkD2eroC
Today, we launch a house that captures more than just rooms—it captures a way of living in the heart of the Danforth.
Rooms full of warmth. Light translated into calm.

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