Agent Will

Having just been in Japan, I was reminded of how markets can be so different.  Forget about performance, contracts, or prices… I’m talking about what is expected to be included in the purchase price.  You see, in Japan, whether buying or renting, appliances are not included.  All you get is your walls.  Not even lights […]

This is the first of what I hope will become a series of guest posts.  I met Amanda Dyal not too long ago and was impressed with what service she and her company, Mr Home Inspector, offer.  They go beyond the standard inspection and get right into the energy efficiency of your home.  This is […]

There is a common mantra repeated by Realtors everywhere that real estate is local. They say this to overcome objections that prices are somehow too high in a specific area, especially in light of the fact that national media nowadays slams the prices as being too high. After all, what does the market […]

My business is heavily buyer focussed.  This was not by design but rather a result of where I stand in my career.  When I started in real estate I was new to the city and did not know very many people.  Some may think being new to a city would be a difficult obstacle to […]

That headline ought to pull quite a few hits, probably a comment or two, and generate some interest.  Yup.
That’s the line often trumped by Realtors (Capital “R”, copyright, trademark, etc.) and it confuses a whole lot of the population out there.  I mean, how can it be both a great time to buy and to […]

Ah, the property ladder.  A fine British term in reference to the steps many take from initial smaller property purchases to larger ones.  Generally, the first step is considered the starter home/condo and as wages rise and mortgages are paid off the property owner is able to take on bigger and bigger debt/responsibilities with the […]

There’s a little document/brochure floating around out there that if you are looking to buy or sell a property you will be required to sign. That form is called the “Working with a Realtor” brochure.
What it is: A document that describes the relationship you as a buyer, seller, or any interested party must […]

 
Paying for anything on a promise and expecting delivery as promised is fraught with risk no matter what the item. For example, you take your car to a shop to have brake work done, are given an estimate, and expect your car to be repaired as promised and delivered on time. Several hours […]

Here is the official run down almost all you need to know about the property transfer tax and the First Time Home Buyer Program and Property Transfer Tax.

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It’s not everyday that I have a client looking for waterfront property. It’s certainly not every day that one even becomes available. What is it about the water that draws people? I know I am drawn to it. But why? The views are spectacular, surely. The fresh air is […]