The love doctor is in Not that I am the Dr. of love or anything like that... But then again, most probably like to believe they are. After all- Love is many splendid thing! When my wife and I were planning our weding back in 1989 she suggested we reveal to all in the attendance words that would convey our LOVE for each other. My favorite Love Description is from Corinthians 13: Love is patient, l...Read More

If you are considering a pre-construction condo purchase there are many things to look for. Buying a new builder condo is a lot different from buying a resale condo. Here is a rundown of what to expect: 1. Deposit payment:  When you’re buying pre-construction condo, you’d be thinking - how much deposit payment is the builder asking? Typically, developers will ask for a 20% depos...Read More

Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels Direction, Not Intention, Determines Destination! Not too long ago I heard one of my favorite leaders say these words:  “Direction, not intention, determines your destination.” That stuck with me. I don’t know about you but seems daily I battle keeping my mind and feet on a path toward produc­tivity vs. just ac­tiv...Read More

  Is it smart to downsize? Moving to a smaller home to save money comes with some trade-offs. Downsizing can reduce some expenses, including your mortgage payment, utility bills and, of course property taxes.  I’m sure you have your own reasons but before you make the move, a lot of work needs to go into downsizing, including the tedious process of deciding which of your items to ...Read More

Photo: credit to the owner EXCITING NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION I know you love Holiday Time so I wanted to share with you some exciting news for the New Year! It seems most people establish New Year’s resolutions but for whatever reason, they fall short of keeping them.  Each year I highlight a great book that helped me and my team dramatically improve our follow through on achieving ...Read More

The city of Toronto is the largest in Canada and one of the largest in North America with a population just short of 3 million people. Consistently being ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world, Toronto enjoys a reputation as an exciting, diverse, clean, and safe city to set up a home. Torontonians are still generally very nice and it has a relaxed and very tolerant attitude most of ...Read More

  Is it really the most wonderful time of the year? You know the song, the one that say's it's the most wonderful time of the year. Well, there is something to it. The current year coming to a close, celebration of Christmas and other Faith Driven Holiday Celebrations, all mean different things to different people, but most always represent joy, peace, gratitude and hopefulness. If...Read More

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels You should expect that not all real estate agents are the same so if you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, do your research. An agent can cost or save you thousands of dollars.   There are few specific questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. It&rsq...Read More

Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Divorce is a tough situation which opens up many emotional and financial issues to be solved. So what will you do with the house? In the midst of the heavy emotional and financial turmoil, what you need most is some non-emotional, straightforward and specific answers. Once you know how divorce affects your home, your mortgage and taxes, the c...Read More

On the last blog we list a few of the things you need to know pass your home inspection. Now, let's continue....   7. Rotting Wood This can occur in many places like the door or window frames, trim, siding, decks and fences. The building inspector will sometimes probe the wood to see if this is present- especially if the wood is freshly painted. 8. Unsafe or Overfused Electrical Circui...Read More