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Do Let the Dogs Out

I love dogs. Sometimes when I go to inspect a property by myself I'm hoping a whole crew of them will swarm me and then give me the tour. I'm at the point now where I believe I'm a dog whisperer, and don't have any fears of big, loud or...

“Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That” – The Importance of Accessibility

Patience is a virtue. The problem is, not many people seem to buy into that proverb anymore. It seems inevitable I guess, given our insatiable thirst for faster and more efficient ways of getting things done. People nowadays want what...

Dear Me in Grade 9 – Start Saving

First off, I apologize for the lack of blogging over the past month. Did you find yourself without power for a few days? This weather takes my creative juices and re-routes them to join forces with my survival juices. So even if you don't...

What’s Your Favourite Holiday Movie?

Well, friends...'tis the season. Snow is beginning to fall, malls are jam-packed, and the sounds of carols can be heard everywhere. The holiday season can also be marked when we start to see our favourite Christmas movies air on...

Why So Cynical?

Most people enjoy a healthy dose of cynicism. At any given time, your twitter feed can look like a transcript from an abusive relationship in a court case. But hey....nobody takes that too seriously, right? After all, it can be cathartic...

Downtown Condo of the Month (350K Division)

West Harbour City 1 - 628 Fleet Street (Bathurst and Lakeshore) Built in 2010 by the experienced developers PLAZACORP, this 36-storey, 502 unit waterfront skyscraper is truly a breath of fresh air. An extremely functional and efficient...

A Simple House Tip from Dad

Are you afraid to get your hands dirty when it comes to your own property? For many of us who belong to 'Generation Y', the answer seems to be yes. So much so, it seems to leave many of our parents shaking their heads. There is no denying...

So Mom, Do You Like It?

Some people like to include others when making big decisions. Some prefer to go the solo route. When it comes to purchasing real estate it is no different. However, if your Realtor doesn't understand the implications of each...

A Case of Real Estate Karma

With Toronto essentially being in a seller's market for the better part of a quarter century now, there is often fierce competition when trying to purchase a home. And as well as we all know, with fierce competition comes all kinds of...

Out with the New, In with the Old

, Have you ever looked outside and seen a group of people who seem to be having a moment of silence, only to realize they're all just looking down at their smart-phones and Ipods? Or how about this woman, who after falling into a...