June 17, 2024
I’m sure it comes as no surprise that Ontario has a shortage of housing. Certainly, anyone in real estate is acutely aware of this. It quickly becomes apparent when you are trying to find a good rental unit for a perspective tenant, and even in spite of the post-covid slowdown in real estate, the right house is sometimes hard to find. This is especially critical in and around Toronto because it is the province’s epicentre for immigration. But housing shortages are a reality across the province.
June 17, 2024
The spring housing market is upon us! Whether you’re looking to sell, buy, or want to ensure your mortgage is in order, knowing what to expect can help.
June 17, 2024
They teach you a lot in Real Estate Licensing School. Regulatory Compliance issues as they apply first to the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act (REBBA) and now more recently the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA). And of course, a host of other Acts and guidelines. The New Condominium Act.
Better late than never! Each year, late winter or early spring RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc. hosts an Awards Gala where we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our salespeople for the previous year. RE/MAX International hosts an International Convention (R4) in Las Vegas each year, always end of February.
May 15, 2024
There is a restaurant I go to once every week or so for a bit of lunch. It’s a handy place to meet a client or friend. And it’s very affordable. Soup and a sandwich for each of two people generally with tax comes in at around $27.00. Always less than $30.00. And I always leave a $10.00 tip.
May 15, 2024
Another month has come and gone. What exactly has happened in the real estate market across Niagara over that time? Nothing startling I’m afraid. As we’ll see, average sale prices and number of units sold, while both inching up aren’t really registering any significant change.
For families that have children from previous relationships, the conversation around estate planning can involve some uncertainty. A parent may question what happens to their estate when they pass away. For instance, a partner may wonder if their children from a previous relationship will be protected, and they may want to preserve a portion of the equity of their estate for their children.
