Joaette Young

Joaette Young

Broker

Century 21 Signature Service

Mobile:
416-893-9189
Office:
905-896-4622
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Checklist 1: Know Your Budget and Lifestyle Needs

Before you start house hunting, get a clear vision on both your finances and your future lifestyle. This will help you prioritize your must-haves and make smarter decisions in a competitive market.

Finances:
  • Are you pre-approved for a mortgage?
  • What’s your price range?
  • How much do you have saved for a down payment?
  • Do the estimated monthly payments fit comfortably within your budget?
  • Have you budgeted for closing costs?
  • Do you have emergency savings in place?
Lifestyle Needs:
  • Do you need space for a future nursery or home office?
  • Do you need a garage, or is street parking enough?
  • Any special features for pets (e.g., fenced yard)?
  • How long do you plan to stay in this home?
  • Is wheelchair access or limited stairs important?

Ready to take the next step toward your dream home? Use our Mortgage Affordability Calculator to discover what’s comfortably within your reach—and move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Before becoming a Realtor, I owned and operated a successful residential and commercial cleaning business for 10 years. During that time, I honed my skills in building strong client relationships and developed a deep understanding of the importance of customer satisfaction. These experiences laid the foundation for my transition into real estate.
 
My journey began when I accompanied a friend in search of a home. As I observed the Realtor in action, I thought to myself, Hey! I can do this! In that moment, I realized that the skills I had cultivated, connecting with people and prioritizing their need, could seamlessly transfer into real estate. I saw the potential for these qualities to be instrumental in my success.
 
Although it took a few years to fully commit to this career path, my passion for helping people find their dream homes became a driving force. Once I took the leap, there was no looking back.
 
Today, I love every aspect of being a Realtor—whether it’s guiding first-time buyers, assisting upsizers, downsizers, and investors, or seeing the excitement on my sellers’ faces when their staged homes are ready to hit the market. I embrace the challenges of this business and continuously seek ways to improve so I can serve my clients even better.
 
It has been 16+ years since I made the leap into real estate, and I’ve never regretted it. Over the years, my business has grown exponentially, and I’ve been honoured with several awards, including Gold, Platinum, Emerald Elite, and the 2022 P.A.I.G.E. Award.
 
Helping my clients achieve their real estate goals is not just my profession, it’s my passion.
 
 


Years of Experience: 16 Years

Awards: Gold, Platinum, Emerald Elite and 2022 P.A.I.G.E Award

Area Covered: Greater Toronto Area and other surrounding cities.

Languages Spoken: English



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Checklist 2: Home Features (Needs vs. Wants)

Separate your must-have essentials from nice-to-have features to search smarter, stay focused, and avoid compromise regrets.

Exterior

Needs

  • Single-family detached home
  • Semi-detached home
  • Town home
  • Condominium
  • Storeys (1, 2, or 3)
  • Fenced backyard and driveway
  • Garage Spaces (1, 2, or 3)
  • Low-maintenance landscaping

Wants

  • Large Lot and Yards
  • Swimming Pool
  • Aluminum siding
  • Enclosed front porch
  • Deck or patio area
Interior

Needs

  • Number of Bedrooms & Bathrooms
  • Kitchen appliances with purchase
  • In-unit laundry
  • Central air conditioning/heating
  • Plenty of closets/storage
  • Garage has indoor access

Wants

  • Island kitchen
  • Room for den or home office
  • Kitchen pantry/adequate cupboard space
  • Hardwood floors
  • Wood-burning Fireplace
  • Smart home features (thermostats, lighting)

Not Sure How to Prioritize Your Needs and Wants? Let Joaette Young help you refine your checklist and find the right home—faster and with confidence.

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Ready to See What Fits Your Budget? Explore Joaette Young’s featured listings to understand price ranges and plan your home-buying budget.

  • Featured Listing 654 Brian Street Fort Erie Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    654 Brian Street
    3 + 14Fort Erie
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  • Featured Listing 22 Merganser Crescent Brampton Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    22 Merganser Crescent
    4 + 14Brampton
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  • Featured Listing 1 - 879 Stephenson Road E Huntsville Ontario Canada Rent residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    1 - 879 Stephenson Road E
    32Huntsville
    $3,500/MO Read More
  • Featured Listing 2 - 22 Spring Creek Drive Hamilton Ontario Canada Sale commercial Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    2 - 22 Spring Creek Drive
    Hamilton
    $100,000 Read More
  • Featured Listing 1563 Brentano Boulevard Mississauga Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    1563 Brentano Boulevard
    3 + 13Mississauga
    $1,249,900 Read More
  • Featured Listing 2579 Lundene Road N Mississauga Ontario Canada Rent residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    2579 Lundene Road N
    11Mississauga
    $1,800/MO Read More
  • Featured Listing 4265 Tea Garden Circle Mississauga Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    4265 Tea Garden Circle
    43Mississauga
    $1,188,900 Read More
  • Featured Listing 2755 Lindholm Crescent Mississauga Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    2755 Lindholm Crescent
    43Mississauga
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  • Featured Listing 524 Silverthorn Avenue Toronto Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    524 Silverthorn Avenue
    6 + 13Toronto
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    322 Comiskey Crescent
    44Mississauga
    $1,489,900 Read More
  • Featured Listing LPH16 - 118 King Street E Hamilton Ontario Canada Rent residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    LPH16 - 118 King Street E
    21Hamilton
    $2,600/MO Read More
  • Featured Listing 127 Maskinonge Road Tay Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    127 Maskinonge Road
    4 + 25Tay
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  • Featured Listing 202 - 50 Campbell Court Stratford Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    202 - 50 Campbell Court
    21Stratford
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  • Featured Listing 307 - 2520 Eglinton Avenue W Mississauga Ontario Canada Rent residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
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  • Featured Listing 911 - 716 Main Street E Milton Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    911 - 716 Main Street E
    2 + 12Milton
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  • Featured Listing 308 - 3030 Breakwater Court Mississauga Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    308 - 3030 Breakwater Court
    32Mississauga
    $729,999 Read More
  • Featured Listing Main Floor - 1376 Queen Street Toronto Ontario Canada Lease commercial Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    Main Floor - 1376 Queen Street
    Toronto
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  • Featured Listing 610 - 1250 Bridletowne Circle Toronto Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    610 - 1250 Bridletowne Circle
    3 + 12Toronto
    $485,000 Read More
  • Featured Listing V/L Royal York Drive N Fort Erie Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    V/L Royal York Drive N
    Fort Erie
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  • Featured Listing 1013 - 470 Dundas Street E Hamilton Ontario Canada Sale residential Joaette Young Century 21 Signature Service
    1013 - 470 Dundas Street E
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Checklist 3: Location Essentials

Location is key when it comes to finding your dream home. The right location supports your lifestyle and long-term value.

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Location
  • Nearby facilities
  • Parks, shopping & dining nearby
  • Commute & highway access
  • Close to work
  • Low Crime Rate
  • Schools & community centres
  • Places of worship
  • Fire department

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Dream Home Checklist: Wants and Needs

Dream Home Checklist: Wants and Needs

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Exterior

  • Large lot and yard
  • Single-family detached home
  • Duplex/Triplex
  • Semi-detached home
  • Town home
  • Condominium
  • One storey home
  • Two storey home
  • Three storey home
  • Fenced backyard
  • Deck or patio area
  • Mature trees, landscaping
  • Low-maintenance landscaping
  • Swimming pool
  • Attached garage
  • One-car garage
  • Two-car garage
  • Private driveway
  • Enclosed front porch
  • Eaves troughs and downspouts
  • Brick
  • Wood
  • Aluminum siding
  • Recently painted woodwork

Home Location

  • Address
  • Asking price
  • Annual property taxes
  • Mortgage terms

Interior

  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bedroom
  • 3 bedroom
  • 4 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 2 bathroom
  • 3 bathroom
  • 4 bathroom
  • Closet in foyer
  • Separate dining room
  • Fireplace in living room
  • Separate family room
  • Fireplace in family or recreation room
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Island kitchen
  • Kitchen appliances with purchase
  • Kitchen pantry/adequate cupboard space
  • Garage has indoor access
  • Utility room (for washer/dryer)
  • Ensuite bathroom off master bedroom
  • Main-floor bathroom
  • Room for den or home office
  • Wall-to-wall carpeting
  • Hardwood floors
  • Plenty of closets/storage
  • Large windows
  • Thermopane windows
  • Window screens
  • Draperies or blinds
  • Basement for storage/workshop
  • Finished basement for additional living area
  • Apartment in basement for rental income

Systems

  • Efficient heating system
  • Oil heating system
  • Gas heating system
  • Electric heating system
  • Heat pump heating system
  • Wood heating system
  • Window Air conditioning
  • Central Air conditioning
  • Modern plumbing (copper) and fixtures
  • City water
  • Well water
  • High-amp electrical system (at least 100 amps)
  • Circuit breakers
  • Gas hot water heater
  • Electric hot water heater
  • Cable TV or antenna
  • Sewer
  • Septic Tank

Location

  • Nearby facilities
  • Quiet street
  • Shopping within walking distance or short drive
  • Parks/playgrounds
  • Golf course
  • Skating rinks
  • Restaurants /theaters
  • Community centre
  • Public swimming pool/tennis courts
  • Public library
  • Places of worship
  • Police
  • Fire department
  • Hospital
  • Medical (doctors, dentists, etc.)
  • Day care
  • Snow removal
  • Public transportation
  • Close to work
  • Near major highway
  • Schools
  • School-operated transportation
  • NOTES

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Source:  OREA (Ontario Real Estate Association) www.howrealtorshelp.ca

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