Jennifer Bourikas | Broker | re-defining real estate in Oakville, Ontario

How To Throw Your First Housewarming Party!

Posted on Oct 06, 2025

You’ve unpacked, you’ve figured out the thermostat, and now it’s time — your first housewarming party. But don’t stress. Keep it casual with snack boards and a signature drink, show off your place without overthinking it, mix up the guest list, and create a few cozy zones with music and lighting. Most importantly, remember this isn’t about perfecti...

Neighbourhoods around the GTA that feel like a hug!

Posted on Sep 29, 2025

When people shop for homes, they think square footage and countertops… but what really sells? The vibe. Tree-lined streets, kids on bikes, neighbours who look out for each other. Those intangibles create emotional equity — and yes, real value. The right neighbourhood can make a home sell faster and for more. The house matters, but the neighbourhood...

5 Reasons Zillow Can't Replace An Agent

Posted on Sep 22, 2025

Zillow is great for scrolling at midnight and imagining yourself in a $2M lakefront estate. But when it comes to actually buying or selling? Zillow can’t replace a real agent. Algorithms don’t see that the neighbour’s house sold high because of the backyard pergola. And they definitely won’t negotiate for you, catch red flags, or guide you through...

Moving Day Disasters (And How To Avoid Them)

Posted on Sep 15, 2025

Moving day… it always starts with excitement, right? Fresh start, new place… but it can turn into chaos real fast. Think: missing toothbrush, soggy boxes, or realizing your couch doesn’t actually fit through the door.

This week on the blog, I’m breaking down the top moving day disasters and how to dodge them. From packing a Day-One bag, to labeling...

The Unexpected Stuff That Actually Sells Your Home!

Posted on Sep 08, 2025

Selling a house isn’t just about granite counters or trendy light fixtures. The truth? It’s the unexpected stuff that really seals the deal — like natural light, fresh smells, storage, and the overall vibe.

This week’s blog breaks it all down — the little things that actually make buyers fall in love.

Take a couple of minutes to read my blog this w...

House Hunting For Success

Posted on Aug 28, 2025

You start off excited. The listings are fresh, your Pinterest board is poppin’, and you’ve got your dream home checklist in hand. But by house #6? You can’t remember if the one with the cute kitchen was the same one with the weird basement… or was that the place with the green door?

Welcome to house hunting brain — a very real phenomenon where every...