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 […]
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.
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The streets are lined with gold for anyone willing to work and take a long-term perspective. With prices coming down in residential real estate both locally and across the province, prospective buyers are being granted the opportunity they’ve been awaiting. With more inventory coming to market and available from which to choose, and properties taking
Turn That Frown Upside Down – There Are Always Opportunities Read More »
Interest Rates Are Rising Well, it was bound to happen, wasn’t it?! Despite the recent increase and the Bank of Canada’s signaling that there will continue to be more of the same in the near future, mortgage rates remain at near record lows (historically speaking) and still no higher than recent inflation numbers. Heck, there’s
Merits Of The Hobo Lifestyle; Write Yourself Up A Sexy Spreadsheet Read More »
Other expenses you’ll be paying at closing. Hopefully you haven’t suffered a heart attack after reading my previous blog about how much LTT you’ll be paying upon the purchase of your property. … the inconvenient truth is that there are other expenses to pay when you purchase, as well. Gulp.
Statement of Adjustments Read More »
At last! So you’ve finally bought a place. Congratulations! Especially heartfelt congrats to those first-time buyers out there. It’s not easy but at least it makes for good conversation… after the fact. I know it must have felt like a never-ending roller-coaster where there were far more downs than ups – but you made
Guide to Land Transfer Tax (LTT) Read More »
Another Quick Life Lesson Zinger Here From The Real-Life Real Estate Trenches. In a sellers’ market, generally defined as when too few properties are for sale for the number of buyers in the same market (thereby providing the seller the advantage in the transaction), properties listed for sale don’t last long before being scooped
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Since obtaining my license, I’ve found it really interesting to hear various perspectives on the residential market. It seems like everyone’s got an opinion. Everyone’s an expert. I’ve witnessed that as soon as people know you’re a Realtor, they can’t help but tell you how they feel, what they think and ask for you
Own Your Own Future Read More »
Just do it. It’s funny how you don’t notice something unless you’re either directly involved with it or someone’s mentioned it recently. Like, if you’re looking to buy a particular car, all of a sudden, you’re seeing that car everywhere (Ooooh! That person has the model down. They’ve got the model up. That’s the
Don’t Wait To Buy Your First Home Read More »
Much has been written about high real estate prices over the past couple of years. With so many people now able to work from home, combined with those who have cashed out and sold their properties in the GTA to move to the Forest City, the secret about how awesome London is, is finally out
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