Not to employ an overly Canadian and utterly non-sequitur introduction to this post but I feel that Gretzky’s approach to hockey might not be the worst philosophy for those with an interest in real estate at the moment. I recognize that it’s perhaps a little overdone and pastiche (not to mention dating myself) but the […]
What time can I get the keys to my new place? It’s 3:15pm. Why hasn’t the lawyer called yet?
It’s a fairly common test of any advisor to ask if they practice what they preach – do they put their money where their mouth is, so to speak. This got me thinking: as a Realtor, how often do I actually look for property myself?! Moreover, would I listen to the same advice I offer
It’s tough out there [to find a place]! Read More »
After a VERY slow start to 2023, there are early signs of life in the local residential real estate market. Pent-up demand? Warming weather (well, not over the past two weeks)? Buyers’ confidence buoyed by interest rates being held? Whatever the reason, the spring market is here. And it’s a welcome sight. What a difference
One of the boring realities of adulthood is the realization that money ought to be spent on things that aren’t fun. Periods of higher inflation aside, this can happen to the extent that disposable income suffers considerably – to the point where one has to ask oneself if ______ [insert new item under consideration to
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The eternal question, n’est-ce pas? In all seriousness, the older one gets, the less black-and-white most decisions become; most options must be weighed not only by the virtue of their (competing) merits but in the context for the lens of motivation that might favour a particular outcome over another (and what that might say about
In real estate circles, there’s an old maxim that says: “Buyers are liars”. Now that I’ve inadvertently offended 50% of potential real estate clients, permit me to explain to calm the waters. To be clear, I do not think this of most people; however, in my own work, I have witnessed some suspicious behaviours and
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After a taxing week of Realtor reality, biting my tongue and playing monkey-in-the-middle, I feel the need to share an insight or two and, perhaps, a little wisdom. I acknowledge this may be interpreted as being paternalistic – and if so, so be it. Moreover, I recognize that writing this is, at least partially, cathartic
Get your $h!t together and figure it out, already! Read More »
Recently, I’ve had to have the rather awkward conversation with my clients around their list price. Believe it or not, it can be an incredibly touchy subject; some project, albeit subconsciously, personal, subjective value upon the objective market value of their property. I suppose that’s just normal, human behaviour. I refer to it as
Let’s hope that the pandemic will soon be a memory and, as we look back, we’ll have chance to reflect upon some of the more profound legacies this period of cataclysmic disruption will have bestowed. The local residential real estate market has not been immune to the effects of Covid-19. Far from it.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Read More »
