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4 Home Buying Tips for the Odd Couple

They say opposites attract, and although there is truth to that it begs the question, how do they ever come to a major decision...say, like buying a home together? With varying tastes and needs, is it really possible to find a place that...

Part 2: Gauging the Other Side’s Bottom Line

In Part 1 of "Gauging the Other Side's Bottom Line", I touched on the two least promising responses sellers may have to your lowball offer. Thankfully, in Part 2 I will be discussing counter-offer situations that are typically more...

Gauging the Other Side’s Bottom Line

One of the hardest parts of negotiating is gauging the other side's bottom line in terms of price. You obviously want to get the best deal possible...but so do they. And with both sides not willing to give away any information, how does...

First-time & Inexperienced Buyers: Think Like a Pro Golfer

Today's real estate market in Toronto must be downright scary for first-time or inexperienced buyers. Soaring prices, insatiable demand and competition that seems to be pulling out all their tricks to gain the advantage. As a result, one...

Canadian Celebrity Realtors – Ep. 1

Many celebrities and former athletes are no strangers when it comes to real estate. Aside from their own properties, many have entered into the industry in the next phase of their lives. From developers to real estate agents, you hear...

Crazy Real Estate Stories: The $1 Increment Sign-back

After about eight months of searching, our clients recently found a great home they felt they could call home for many years. They were mentally ready and eager to prepare an offer for purchase. Nothing out of the ordinary here. The...

Home Buying: The Importance of Being the Tortoise AND the Hare

Buying real estate can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially for 1st-time and inexperienced buyers. One major reason is that you're asked to drastically switch gears during the process from patience to expeditiousness. It doesn't...

5 Reasons to Consider that Old, Ugly Condo Building

They say never to judge a book by its cover. I like that saying because it applies to so many other things in life, such as how we judge others. Far too often we judge something negatively based on its exterior, without giving much...

How Exaggeration Killed Your Listing

"False eloquence is exaggeration; true eloquence is emphasis" - William R. Alger There's a fine line between successfully marketing a property for sale using a clever MLS listing, and flat out exaggeration. Unfortunately, many Realtors...

Tales from the Crypt – Part 1

Being a Realtor, I'm privy to seeing many people's homes and condo units. Unfortunately, they're not always in 'showroom' condition. And sometimes, they are just down right scary experiences. I figured I'd update my followers every so...