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FYI Real Estate has been developed specifically for people looking to buy or sell real estate in Mississauga. We believe that the more information our clients, associates and the community has about these Neighbourhoods in Mississauga, the better decisions home buyers and sellers in Mississauga can make. Here you will find information regarding amenties, transportation, economy, schools, communities centres, etc, that exist in each Mississauga neighbourhood. You will see that Jeff O'Leary is your local neighbourhood expert and will provide you the information you need to know, in order to make a wise purchase or sale of real estate in Mississauga.

	Mississauga is an excellent place to live, work and play! With a population of well over 700,000 residents, Mississauga is Canada's 6th largest city and one of the safest urban areas in North America. As part of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga residents are close to the world class attractions of Toronto, with the average distance from downtown Toronto being 20 - 30 km.
	If you are new to Mississauga, you will find a modern city built around traditional neighbourhoods. Mississauga was incorporated in 1974 and amalgamated the the Villages of Streetsville, Meadowvale, Carkson, Port Credit, Cooksville and Malton.

Mississauga is a very multi cultural city, where approximatley half of the population speaks a first language other than English or French (Canada's offical languages). One of the great achievements of Mississauga is the integration of the population, and it is important to note that there is not one dominant language or minority group.

Neo Eclectic housing- Central Erin Mills, Mississauga

One of Mississauga's main strengths is its abundance of high salary jobs, and its healthy economic status. Many corporate headquarters are located in Mississauga, in the I/T, Banking, Pharmaceutical and Retail industries.
The average number of post secondary graduates and average household income is higher than the Canadian, Provincial and Greater Toronto Area average. Mississauga is home to the University of Toronto's Mississauga campus and many of the Province's top ranked primary and secondary schools.

Mississauga City Centre Business District

	Real Estate in Mississauga ranges from century old heritage homes to new, cutting edge condominiums. Having almost tripled in size over the last 30 years, the majority of real estate in Mississauga is between 10-30 years old, with price points from entry level to multi million dollar homes.
	Mississauga is home to countless different neighbourhoods and regardless of your taste, style or preference, Mississauga has a property for you.

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Although there are countless neighbourhoods in a city the size of Mississauga, it can generally be broken down into 13 larger distinct areas. If you are from out of town or just want to know more about another area of the city, fyi real estate is a great place to start!

	Erin Mills Is located in West Central Mississauga and is the largest area in Mississauga in terms of both land size and population. Developed over the last 40 years, Erin Mills is a master planned community and popular with families.

	Churchill Meadows Is Mississauga's newest neighbourhood located in West Central Mississauga. This area is close in proximity to Erin Mills and is primarily single family homes. Constructed almost entirely in the last 10 years, real estate in Churchill Meadows is modern and popular with young proffessional families.

	Meadowvale- Lisgar Is located in the north west section of Mississauga and consists of Meadowvale, Lisgar and Meadowvale Village. Similar to Erin Mills, the majority of Meadowvale real estate was built in the last 40 years. Meadowvale has excellent transportation links and attracts home owners who need close access to highway 401.

	Streetsville Known as the 'Village in the City', Streetsville is an upper class community in west Mississauga centered around the centuries old village of Streetsville. The Village is charactarized by local boutique shops, restaurants and century homes. Streetsville has a great sense of community and is host to many city events and visitors.

	Mississauga City Centre Developed around the Square One shopping centre, Mississauga City Centre is the hub of the city that is dominated by condominium highrises. Attractions include Square One, Living Arts Centre, Mississauga Central Library and City Hall. Mississauga City Centre is a prime destination for young proffesionals and condo dwellers.

	Clarkson Located in South West Mississauga, real estate in Clarkson Village and Clarkson consists primarily of upper middle and middle class homes. The charming Clarkson Village is close to 200 years old and is located south of Lakeshore Rd. North and west of the village is the larger part of Clarkson, developed in the post war era. Clarkson is very desireable area for those commuting to downtown Toronto.

	Lorne Park Located in South Mississauga along the west banks of the Credit River, Lorne Park is an upscale community that was originally a resort area for wealthy people from Toronto. In the post WW2 period, suburban expansion occured and the area developed into its present day form. Real Estate in Lorne Park is older than the Mississauga average and due to its prime location property values are high. Recent real estate development in Lorne Park has primarily been renovating smaller homes into larger estates.

	Port Credit Situated at the mouth of the Credit River in south central Mississauga, Port Credit is Mississauga's oldest community having served many roles over the years including trading post, fishing port and industrial centre. Today Port Credit is known as a local tourist destination with trendy boutiques and great restaurants. Real Estate values are above average du to Port Credit's excellent location. Real Estate is a mix of low rise buildings, pre war homes, and new condominiums.

	Erindale Located in south west central Mississauga, east of the Credit River along the Dundas corridore, Erindale served as an old stage coach stop in previous centuries for travellers heading between Hamilton and Toronto. Real Estate in Erindale is varied, although the majority of homes are in the 30-40 year range. Styles range from middle class suburban homes to Million dollar properties.

	Cooksville Centred at Dundas St and Hurontario St, Cooksville is the center of Mississauga and the unoffical downtown before the expansion of the newer Mississauga City Centre to the north. Real Estate is Cooksville is older than average for Mississauga and most of the growth in Mississauga prior to the 1960's occured in Cooksville.

	Heartland- North Mississauga Located in the North central area of Mississauga, Heartland is a newer community built mostly in the last decade. Similar to Churchill Meadows, homes have modern designs and appeal to young proffessional families. Heartland is close to many employers and its proximity to highway 401 appeals to commuters working in other areas of the GTA.

	Dixie- East Mississauga Located in the east part of Mississauga and encompassing the areas of Applewood, Bloor and Rathwood, East Mississauga is the orginal suburb, being built as much as an extension of the city of Toronto's suburbs and residents here enjoy the fastest access to Toronto. Real Estate varies in East Mississauga, but due to the area's proximity to Toronto, property values remain high and many homes have been upgraded over time.

	Malton Located in the north east section of Mississauga, Malton is home to Toronto's Pearson International Airport. This multi cultural community plays an important role in flow of people and goods throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

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