Putting in an Offer in a Hot Market
Let’s face it: The Toronto real estate market of the last 20 years has overwhelmingly been a seller’s market. Not always. There were times when buyers stepped back. Recessions in our economy or the new […]
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Should Buyers Know the Price of Competing Offers?
Picture this: It’s offer night. You, or you and your significant other, have found a home you love after months of going through duds or homes that get snapped up in bully offers. You lied […]
What Do You Do When There’s No Bidding War?
Let me be clear. Bidding wars are not over. They still exist and and with the right strategy, could be very effective for a seller. When the market is tilted so much in the favour […]
Status Is Everything
Status Certificate reviews and the purchasing of a condo were almost inseparable at one point. They went hand in hand with each transaction. But this romantic relationship has hit the rocks lately. Nowadays something a […]
My Five Most Surprising Real Estate Experiences of 2016
In the spirit of Casey Kasem, David Letterman and Muchmusic, let me offer up my five most surprising real estate experiences of 2016.
Step Aside Houses! Condos Are Back!
Only 2 years ago, there was deep concern over an oversupply of Toronto condo units. These days we are seeing fast sales and bidding wars. What happened?
It’s Just Emotion That’s Taking You Over
It doesn’t matter how much of an analytical, number-crunching, Sheldon Cooper-type person you may be, emotion is a big part of any real estate transaction. Emotion is a funny thing. It can guide you in […]
How To Buy A Competitive Property In a Tough Toronto Market
If you want a competitive property in a tough Toronto neighbourhood, you have to be battle ready. Here are some tips to improve your odds.
Are you a FOMO?
What is a FOMO? And what does it have to do with the Toronto real estate and your chances of buying real estate?
YOU WANT TO BUY A HOUSE IN TORONTO? HERE’S HOW
Let me start off on a positive note: We’re not Vancouver. Not that Vancouver is not a pretty place or a desirable city in which to live, but our Toronto real estate is more affordable. […]
REBEL WITHOUT A CLAUSE
2016 has been around long enough that we are starting to see certain patterns emerge this year. We see that bidding wars are back. They are certainly poised to make their their mark on the […]
The Right Way To Sell Your Home in A Bidding War
Once you own a property, you are never the same again. You are invested. Not just in the obvious financial way, but in a way that you couldn’t quite wrap your head around before you […]