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?
I think I can… I think I can… I think I can. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. You didn’t fail. You learned how not to do it. Need I go on with the quotes? Get the gist? Recently, I have been working with a buyer who has been hesitant. Despite seeing
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
Mortgage Insurance Read More »
Anyone in the service industry – or in sales – will attest to it being especially trying to please clientele. I am always astonished when prospective clients feel entitled to be rude or condescending, as if those providing service didn’t have to work/sacrifice/take risks to be where they are, any feelings or mouths to feed.
Trying to figure people out Read More »
During my weekly grocery shop at my local cost-saver store, I am forever verifying the expiry dates of the various items I’m there to buy. I recognize that this is largely superfluous given the fact that I go through so much food that anything purchased won’t likely last the week, anyway – but there
The Expiry Date – Time for Some Lateral Thinking Read More »
Buyers entering the market now will no doubt be advised that they are the ones with the leverage in negotiations; however, this is not always the case as particularly attractive properties continue to sell above asking after multiple offers.
Getting Back To Normal: The Importance of Conditions Read More »
What a year in residential real estate. And we’ve still got two months to go. After a roaring start, the pace of things slowed down to a crawl for me. Worse, I started experiencing one deal after another (after another) that fell apart for one reason or another. You try working for free for months
Up and Down…like a teeter totter Read More »
