It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. Back-to-school shopping is in full swing, university students are settling into their dorms, and the evenings are becoming cooler. Another sure sign that autumn is coming is the acceleration of activity in the GTA real estate market.
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Why This Summer Can Be the Best Time to Buy a Home
It’s no secret that real estate markets are typically busiest in the spring and fall. But what happens during the dead of winter or the middle of summer?
Observations from the Chase
Patience is a virtue. You’ve probably heard that expression before, but it’s more than just a cliché—it’s especially true when it comes to buying or selling real estate.
Word of Mouth
Being a Realtor in the GTA isn’t easy. Anyone who says otherwise is either lying or delusional.
Time to Buy? – Decisions to Be Made….Part 2
In Part One of this article, I covered some of the crucial decisions sellers must make before listing their home for sale. As in most business transactions, deals often come down to the $$$. Nine times out of ten, the financial terms of any transaction are the last piece to be agreed upon.
Continue reading →Time to Sell ? Decisions to be Made….Part One
Spring is fast approaching (and not a moment too soon!). What does that mean for the GTA real estate market? More pertinently, what does that mean for those who are ready to sell their property? If you are planning to sell your property this spring, chances are you’ve been contemplating this move for a while, maybe even a couple of years. A lot of prospective sellers have been sitting on the sidelines, waiting (and hoping) that prices will return to where they were three or four years ago. If I may speak frankly, that’s not happening. Not now and not anytime soon. Sellers have to understand this and factor this fact into their plans. This is the new normal, and as the saying goes, “you can only play with the cards you’re dealt.”
Continue reading →It’s about Integrity
There are many misconceptions about the real estate industry and the people who choose this career path. This is not an easy route to success, nor is it a profession for those who crave stability. Most realtors would agree that the most frustrating—and anxiety-inducing—part of the job is the instability. You never truly know where your next paycheck is coming from.
Continue reading →At this Time of Year…
It’s a busy time of year. We all have too many places to be and things to do. There just isn’t enough time in the day! It’s the season for rushing around, completing our Christmas shopping, going to seasonal parties, visiting family, and preparing for the holidays. Some are getting ready to travel, while others are hosting family and friends. Bottom line, everybody is busy for some reason or another. At this time of year, I do my best to find a quiet moment to myself, take a step back and reflect both personally and professionally on the year that’s past, and look forward to the year in front of us.
Continue reading →The Calm before the Storm…
The weather is getting colder. The days are getting shorter. Time is running out.
