Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate. Skilled negotiators will usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers should avoid: Lowball offers: Going far below market value when you make an offer damag...Read More

"Toronto: Regent Park" by The City of Toronto is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Much has been said and written about Regent Park neighbourhood -east of downtown Toronto. That it was a run-down, crime infested area. No business would dare to set up a presence in such a location.   About 13 years ago, the City of Toronto (Toronto Community Housing -TCHC) along with ot...Read More

North America is witnessing a gradual increase in crime and that brings home safety issue to the forefront. Follow these tips when leaving your home.Shopping or Dinner trip Secure all windows and doors before leaving home. Close garage doors as an empty garage let burglars know that you are away. Create a “lived-in” appearance to deter burglars. When going out, especially at night, le...Read More

There are many ways in which a home seller may commit mistakes which could make their home difficult to sell. Here are those: 1. Not fully understanding why they want to sell 2. Not preparing home from a buyer's perspective 3. Incorrect pricing 4. Selling too hard during showings 5. Signing a long term listing contract without a written performance guarantee 6. Not making information on...Read More

When selling your home, having all your duck in a row makes the process easier. One of the key aspects of listing and selling a home is identifying any issues, whether big or small and properly documenting them. Having a good perspective of this will go a long way in making or breaking a deal.   If you are considering selling your home, please give me a call at 647-834-9928. ...Read More

Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels It's normal to get excited when buying a new home. This could be the biggest purchase of your entire life.  But first things first. Here are some tips for first - time  buyers:   1. Save money ahead of time - you need to do this so you could afford the house of your dreams.  2. Good credit score - this will take huge...Read More

"Renting vs Buying" by Phil Sexton is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Some people would choose to rent rather than buy because it is what they can afford, without considering the long term result.    Here are some comparisons of buying versus renting.    Buying:   1. Buying builds equity - if the home's value goes up, you'll get the ch...Read More

Photo by Lukas from Pexels Sellers and buyers often avoid real estate agents and they have their own reasons why. But let me share to you some of the top benefits of having a trustworthy real estate agent.    1. They can guide you during the entire process of buying or selling.  2. They have a wide market of buyers and sellers.  3. They can give yo...Read More

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Photo by Olga from Pexels Here are some tips:   1. Keep a time record of your tasks, create a time table. You'll definitely see how much time you will save. 2. Prioritizing things akes you become more efficient. List down everything that you want, what you need to do and determine which should go first.   3. If you already have that list in front of you, elimin...Read More