lara@larastasiw.ca, Author at Lara and Indre Real Estate

What’s happening with the Foreign Buyers Ban?

by lara@larastasiw.ca

What’s Happening with the Foreign Buyers Ban? You might’ve heard in the news that as of January 1, 2023, new regulations came into effect for the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act. Since real estate law can be confusing at the best of times and downright illegible at the worst, weRead More »

Bathroom Renos: Styles That Stick

by lara@larastasiw.ca

Bathroom Renos: Styles That Stick Itching for a change? Direct that energy into renovating your bathroom to get more bang for your buck when it’s time to sell. Having an old, dingey bathroom can really flush down some of the value of your home. Creating a bathroom with timeless style and features can help increaseRead More »

Prep Your Pipes for Winter

by lara@larastasiw.ca

Prep Your Pipes for Winter Being a homeowner comes with a bevy of responsibilities, particularly during seasonal transitions. One of those is protecting your pipes from the cold Canadian winters once the temperature drops. If this is your first year winterizing your casa, or if you just need a bit of a refresher, keep readingRead More »

Seasonal Decorating

by lara@larastasiw.ca

Seasonal Decorating If you’re preparing your place for sale, curated staging is essential to ensure potential buyers are seeing every room at its highest potential. As many of our readers know, keeping things simple is key, since clients need to be able to envision their life in the space. When it comes to seasonal décor,Read More »

To Wallpaper or Not To Wallpaper

by lara@larastasiw.ca

To Wallpaper or Not To Wallpaper When it comes to renovating and decorating a room, there are so many things to think about: What will the floors look like? What colours will be dominant? What accents should complement the main colours? Should I use bright wall colours or keep them neutral? Minimal or maximal? FakeRead More »

Here’s The Low Down On Lead Pipes

by lara@larastasiw.ca

Here's The Low Down On Lead Pipes Did you know that lead piping can be traced back all the way to the Roman Empire? That’s right—it’s been around for millennia. But that doesn’t make them the best choice. In fact, traces of lead in your water can lead to a whole host of health issues,Read More »

Work It from Home: 9 Ways to Spruce Up Your Home Office

by lara@larastasiw.ca

Work It from Home: 9 Ways to Spruce Up Your Home Office We’ve been hearing from loads of our clients that their employers have completely done away with their offices. Since remote work has now become a permanent fixture in many peoples’ lives, it may be time to take a look at your at-home officeRead More »

What To Expect From A Home Inspection

by lara@larastasiw.ca

Ever wonder why it’s important to hire a home inspector? We’ve written out a bunch of reasons in our latest blog post.

10 Step Guide To Charcuterie Boards

by lara@larastasiw.ca

10 STEP GUIDE TO CRAFT A CHARCUTERIE BOARD Not only do we strive to create the feeling of home when we're listing a property for sale, we aim to provide that same feeling when we're entertaining our friends and family! Now that we're able to gather once again, what better way to do that thenRead More »

Buying in a Seller’s Market

by lara@larastasiw.ca

BUYING IN A SELLER'S MARKET: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! It’s no secret that the real estate market in Toronto and the burbs is tumultuous at best, specifically for buyers. Although it’s totally possible to find the home of your dreams in the Six (trust us, it is), buying in a seller’s market takes aRead More »