I almost forgot to add high rises into the housing section, because who really thinks of high rises when you think Central Erin Mills? Yes, some were built over a decade ago, but now that all the land is gone for detached homes, the focus has shifted entirely to in-fill. The large swath of land along Eglinton Ave W was always designated for high rises, and is now under development. It’s a true example of long term planning by the city.

So the handful of high rises that stood lonely for years are now being surrounded by new builds, and the result is that Central Erin Mills finally feels like it has it’s own “downtown” core, so to speak.

More shops will be built as well, and the Erin Mills Town Centre will truly be the centrepiece of this Village.

I work with a lot of people who want to live in Central Erin Mills, and due to this demand, prices are high and remain strong regardless of the market. Although everyone dreams of owning a detached home, these homes come at a price premium.

If you’re a first time hoe buyer or on a budget, then a condo town home is often a great choice to get a foothold in the area. Town homes can be found in Castlebridge, Erin Meadows and Credit Valley. A few complexes offer very large, double car garage units and are in constant high demand. Most are very well maintained, responsibly run (but always check condo certificate status) and offer lots of space for a small or growing family.

If the sheer size and stature of your house matters to you, then look no further than Credit Mills. No need to go to Mississauga Road, or Sherwood Forest, or Watercolours; you can get all the house you could ever want right here in Credit Mills.

This area was undoubtedly built for hospital professionals who need to live close to work, but any executive would feel right at home here as well. Per square foot, these are some of the best value executive homes in Mississauga, and most all have curb appeal to spare.

What I’ve noticed is that due to their age, some of these hoes are still in original condition and would benefit from cosmetic upgrades like flooring and cabinets, which is a great opportunity to add value to these oversized homes.

Being a father of 3 young boys, and I’ll admit that I’ve officially lost track of how many times I have visited the emergency room. There was the croup, a gaping head wound, swallowing a piece of hard plastic, many fevers that wouldn’t break, one child stuffing balls of kleenex too far up the nose – for fun, and another child with a mouth sore who refused to drink or eat for over 2 days. It’s quite the adventure. So to say that I’m thankful we live so close to a hospital is an understatement.

Over the years I have seen with my own eyes the improvements to the emergency and maternity wards to care for patients more comfortably and efficiently. It’s not perfect but it gets better. Thankfully I have had no reason to be in the cancer treatment or surgery wards, but they are well respected in the community. As a single young man, the idea of being near a hospital would never be on my radar, but as a father and husband, it’s a definite asset.

Although Central Erin Mills isn’t widely known for it’s green spaces, there certainly are a lot of them. They might not have any lakes or flagship parks, but they do have Sugar Maple Woods, a winding shaded path that is quite a relief in the dead hot of summer. There is the Quenippenon Meadows Community Park which includes baseball diamonds, soccer pitch, tennis courts, splash pad, and leash free dog park. There is the Erin Mills Athletic Field, and smaller parks like Castlegreen Meadows and Duncairn offer modern play structures and well tended fields.

The Erin Meadows Community Centre includes a pool, kiddie pool, gymnasium, activity rooms and a library. The centre is packed year round with activities and sports for people of all ages and abilities. Summer camps are held through the city as well as the Mississauga North Soccer Club, and you will never be lacking for opportunities for you get active. Connect2Rec is the best way to see whats available, and many classes book fast, so book early.