Homes By Annie

06/03/2026

Market pressures rise: With U.S. first-time buyer age hitting 40 and affordability at historic lows, early purchases are seen as a proactive wealth-building move.

A growing number of parents are purchasing property for children still in elementary or middle school, aiming to secure housing before prices climb further. In one Australian case, parents spent over $500,000 on a two-bedroom apartment for a child under 12, a move echoed by U.S. families facing simi...

06/02/2026

Before you fall in love with a place, it helps to understand which first-time buyer savings may actually apply to you.

First-time buyers in Canada have a lot to sort through, and some of the most useful help can show up in the closing-cost details. Ontario buyers, for example, may be able to reduce land transfer tax costs through provincial rebates, while Toronto buyers may have another municipal rebate to consider....

06/02/2026

🏡 What can $700,000 get you in Ajax?

This freehold townhome offers the space, style, and location that many first-time buyers and growing families are searching for.

✨ 3 Bedrooms
✨ Bonus flex space perfect for a home office, gym, playroom, or den
✨ Modern kitchen with a large centre island
✨ 9-foot ceilings and hardwood flooring
✨ Gas fireplace
✨ Parking for 2 vehicles
✨ No POTL fees
✨ Minutes to the 401, 412, shopping, restaurants, transit, and Ajax waterfront trails

At $699,990, this home delivers incredible value in today’s market.

Would you buy this home for under $700K? Let me know in the comments! 👇

📩 DM me for more information or to book a private showing.



Listed by of ROYAL LEPAGE IGNITE REALTY, BROKERAGE.

06/01/2026

Hollywood starlet Angelina Jolie has put her legendary Los Angeles estate on the market for $29.9 million—nearly two years after confessing that she wanted to leave the U.S. for good and move abroad.

Jolie, 50, purchased the extraordinary dwelling, which was once home to iconic filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, for $24.5 million in 2017, less than a year after she filed for divorce from fellow on-screen star Brad Pitt, and it has served as her primary residence ever since.

05/31/2026

Finding your home aesthetic can be tough, but it doesn’t need to be limiting. Your home’s interior design is the embodiment of your comfort, so finding your style should add to that.

Finding your home aesthetic can be tough, but it doesn’t need to be limiting. Your home’s interior design is the embodiment of your comfort, so finding your style should add to that. Or maybe you want to be up to trend on the style homeowners can’t get enough of. Either way, this guide will he...

05/30/2026

With a net worth of $300 million, he’s accumulated quite the portfolio.

Leonardo DiCaprio remains something of an enigma in Hollywood. Despite his expansive filmography and memorable name, it feels like his personality and personal life are mysteries. But his expansive real estate portfolio—which includes properties in locations from California to New York to a privat...

05/29/2026

Nothing dates a space quite like a trend. While they may shine in the moment, their shelf life is notoriously short—and when embraced a little too eagerly, they can become a homeowner’s biggest regret (their ultimate design “ick,” if you will).

After years of trying to appease Instagram with the Kim K-inspired, barely-there aesthetic—think stark white walls, minimal art, and harsh restraint—the pendulum is finally swinging in the opposite direction. In design is entering a course correction. Warmth, lived-in character, and personal exp...

05/28/2026

If you've been waiting for more options, this spring market is starting to look a lot healthier in many parts of Canada.

Canada's spring housing market is picking up as more homes hit the market and buyers begin to see better selection than they've had in recent months. That doesn't mean every city is moving the same way, but the overall trend points to a more balanced market than we've seen in a while. If you're thin...

05/27/2026

Not every renovation needs to be a full overhaul; targeted upgrades can make a home feel better without taking on too much.

Toronto renovation trends for 2026 are moving toward homes that feel more personal, practical, and built for real life. The article points to warmer colours, natural materials, flexible rooms, wellness-focused spaces, and smarter kitchen and bathroom updates. For anyone thinking about improving thei...

05/26/2026

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...