Mark Richardson, Realtor

05/28/2026

Mississauga’s growth plan supports more housing across the city, including along transit corridors and through gentle neighbourhood density.

Mississauga’s new Official Plan has been approved by the Province of Ontario, setting the city’s growth and development vision through 2051. One of the biggest housing takeaways is the plan’s permission for more than 370,000 new residential units city-wide, including more homes along transit c...

05/26/2026

More Ontario buyers are starting to explore the market again, helped by lower rates and a growing number of listings to choose from.

Ontario’s housing market is showing early signs of improving buyer confidence after a long period of hesitation and affordability pressure. More people are starting to re-enter the market, especially with borrowing costs easing and inventory levels improving in many areas. That doesn’t mean cond...

05/24/2026

For Ontario buyers, raw land can look affordable upfront, but wells, septic, utilities, permits, and access can change the real cost quickly.

Buying land in Ontario can be exciting, especially if you’re picturing a custom home, cottage, or quieter place outside the city. But the local details matter a lot. A lot in rural Ontario can come with questions about zoning, road access, surveys, hydro, wells, septic systems, permits, and whethe...

05/23/2026

Pros share where to focus your effort.

Selling your home can be a bit of a guessing game. While you can certainly work to make sure your home looks its best, it’s hard to know what potential home buyers are actually reacting to (or looking for) as they walk through your home. That said, there are ways to stack the deck in your favor to...

05/22/2026

Luxury condo living at The Reserve Collection by Tribute Communities✨ This bright 2 Bed + Den suite offers modern finishes, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows & south-facing balcony. Amazing amenities, owned parking & steps to transit, Greek Town & the Beaches. Investor-friendly with tenants paying $3,300/month + utilities and willing to stay!

286 Main Street, Unit 210, Toronto, ON M4C 0B3. Click for more photos and pricing

05/21/2026

Mississauga has endorsed a major vision to transform 12 acres of City-owned downtown land with housing, culture, tourism, office space, and new public areas.

Mississauga has endorsed a major new vision to transform nearly 12 acres of City-owned land beside City Hall into a more active downtown destination. The plan includes a convention centre, hotel, state-of-the-art music hub, performance venue, recording studios, music school, office space, purpose-bu...

05/19/2026

Don’t forget the ongoing costs of cottage ownership — maintenance, utilities, insurance, taxes, and seasonal upkeep can change the budget pretty quickly.

Ontario has no shortage of cottage country options, and this guide compares several popular areas, including Muskoka Lakes, Haliburton, Parry Sound, Prince Edward County, Tobermory, Kawartha Lakes, and Grand Bend. It’s useful because it looks beyond the idea of “buying a cottage” and gets into...

05/17/2026

For a city growing as quickly as Brampton, projects like the downtown LRT extension and Peel Memorial expansion are more than nice-to-haves.

05/16/2026

There are some curb-appeal updates that will help sell your home faster and for more money, but others won’t offer a return on investment and could actually hurt your home's value.

When it comes to selling your house, curb appeal is often cited as one of the most important factors in attracting potential buyers. But before you rush out to your front yard and spend hundreds or thousands on unnecessary upgrades, listen to the experts.

05/14/2026

The national average home price is forecast to rise 1.5% on an annual basis to $688,955 in 2026, which would be around $10,000 lower than predicted in January.

CREA’s own home price index, which aims to represent the sale of typical homes, edged 0.4% lower between February and March and dropped 4.7% on a year-over-year basis.