Selling a house can be a stressful process for the entire family. You need to keep the place clean and looking its best. You need to stay away during viewings. You may even need to look for a new home at the same time.Although you won’t be able to eliminate all the anxiety, good advanced planning will certainly help reduce it.First, talk to a REALTOR® well before you decide to put the property on the market. A good REALTOR® can help you determine whether any repairs, improvements, or minor touch-ups should be done, so that your home will sell faster and for the best price possible.Once the property is on the market, plan some excursions with the family during open houses and other viewing times. These are the perfect opportunities to check out local restaurants, museums, parks and other... 02/11/2016

Ongoing Maintenance costs are the biggest concern for ALL condominium buyers.  The largest categories are Hydro Electric, Heat, Security Staff, Water, Garbage Disposal, Management and then the mandatory  Reserve Fund Contribution  mandated by engineering studies of how long things should last [Remaining Economic Life] Many of these issues are not within the control of the building or management as Rates and Schedules are set by outside parties. The largest expense by far is Heat and Hydro. In a hi Rise structure we share Common Elements and a garage.  We can eliminate heat as an expense and build in a Condo Building Long Term efficiency tool.    How? Using a Heat Pump and Ground Loop Geothermal Heating   The ground loops operate by utilizing the ground to provide heating or cooling ener... 11/30/2013

Let's make a few assumptions We are all aging. We are considering retirement. One of you may have already retired. We [will] need single storey living. We [will] require the services of Health Care Professionals and Hospitals. We want the community of living in the city. You have no aspirations for a country estate with a mile long driveway. I have met a number of SAVVY mature recently retired couples who are carefully selecting where they would like to spend their retirement years, something that gives them a jumping off point for travel and adventures yet is secured and locked in their absence. You would like to buy it now, rent it until you need it for yourself. Then clean and fix what you need with the perfect amenities and views. This now begs;  What is the View that you would like... 11/12/2013

Roberto Alomar Photo Cred Spokeo.com  We all want those plum commissions for sales of $700k to 800 thousand dollars. While out door knocking, I happened upon a nice fellow who did want to sell his Etobicoke townhouse.    I had the grande tour; made some housekeeping and staging suggestions and prepared for the big question.    How much is your commission rate?   I responded with a variety of options to select what might be suitable; The Plus, Premium and Prestige Commission Programs.  Was there another property involved? Was there a purchase on the other side? Was there another "end" somewhere to soften the commission concession.   No matter how I responded I seemed to frustrate the seller. Then he said ...   "You can't hit a home run with every deal."   We all talk about justifying ou... 08/01/2013

Why am I presenting your offer to my Sellers?   They expected an offer presentation where we would negotiate. You sent me an email or faxed the offer.   I don't know your clients capacity, intent, top price, ability or wherewithal to conclude the transaction. If you told your clients the market is up/ down 10% They want a deal, a discount and they want to negotiate.   Let's presume the following;   There are two offers Both offers are relatively equal with small differences One agent is in attendance. His Buyers are in a Horton's nearby and anxious. The OTHER agent sent his offer by fax. Neither offer is my own.     The Seller's of the home have a strong history and attachment to the property. They have demonstrated pride of ownership, duty of care and dedication to the maintenance and... 07/14/2013

Why can't we have a Mr. Christie's Go Station PLUS the Mimico?  They serve two distinct and growing communities.   Mimico is established and Humber Bay Shore is nearing 12,000 condo units immediately at Park Lawn Road and Lake Shore Blvd., West. http://news.ca.msn.com/ontario/toronto/councillor-grimes-residents-slam-proposal-to-relocate-mimico-go-station “Fundamentally the issue is because the Mr. Christie’s bakery owned by Mondelez is going to close, which creates the opportunity to acquire land for a new GO station at Parklawn.” Milczyn said the point of his original motion was to get Metrolinx, which is carrying out $44 million in renovations to the Mimico GO station, to provide feedback to the city on relocation. But according to the report presented at committee, the transit plann... 07/02/2013

You want to move...  You have already been looking at #NSFW pictures of houses in choice neighbourhoods around Toronto.   You have a place already,  you have overgrown or its too far from work, now.   You have equity in your place now but you just have not been able to SAVE UP the deposit of $10,000 towards your next purchase.   I can help you with that.   We can provide [lend] you the deposit that you need to make things happen. The cost is modest with an application fee and it is secured against your existing property. Expense is modest and everything is paid from the proceeds of the sale [by your lawyer].   Call today. Let's make an appointment and start looking for real.       06/21/2013