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Are Canadians at Risk of Insolvency? See what Benjamin Tal says.
May 17, 2019
“Bankruptcies and insolvencies have been trending downward for years now. For years, because the labour market is on fire. The labour market in Canada has been very very strong. In fact, companies can’t find people. And that’s something that will continue to keep the insolvency story ok.” – Benjamin Tal, Deputy ...
Continue ReadingMay 2019 Market Update
May 6, 2019
In this month’s video, I highlight the average home prices in the GTA and discuss the Ontario government’s Housing Supply Action Plan. Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/exK11fZYH2E If you have any questions, or you know anyone who is buying or selling, let me know! Miia ...
Continue ReadingRealtor Quest Call for Exhibitors: Still a Few Booths Left!
May 1, 2019
If you are a business owner who services Real Estate Salespeople, then consider getting a booth at the annual Realtor Quest trade show. Thousands of Realtors® attend every year. I’ll be there! Dates: Wednesday, May 29 – Thursday, May 30, 2019 Booth Availability: http://www.realtor-quest.ca/exhibitors_floorplan_availability.php I hope to see you there. Miia ...
Continue ReadingFun Facts: Where Can You Find a Home for Under $500,000?
April 29, 2019
As of this morning, April 29, 2019, I searched the TREB MLS® for residential properties that are listed for an asking price of maximum $500,000. Here’s what I found: 2 in Pickering; 10 in Ajax; 18 in Whitby; and 144 in Oshawa. For more information about listings of interest to ...
Continue ReadingBusiness Book Review: Persuasion, by Arlene Dickinson
April 28, 2019
In this book, the author, Arlene Dickinson, who is known by many to be a co-star on CBC’s TV show, Dragon’s Den, describes her approach to persuasion. Through various stories and examples from her own life and from others, Arlene describes how persuasion involves being authentic and honest, and that ...
Continue ReadingFeatured Listing: 149 Melissa Crescent, Whitby – $689,900
April 25, 2019
Well maintained and much loved 4-bedroom home on a 55 foot lot! Thousands spent on renovations and upgrades including a 600 square foot addition in 2018. Furnace, roof, hardwood floors, windows and gas fireplace all done in 2018. Heated garage and repaved driveway in 2017. Large eat-in renovated kitchen with ...
Continue ReadingNews update: Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate.
April 24, 2019
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2019/04/fad-press-release-2019-04-24/?fbclid=IwAR22cuJASzfec72TFSz8GqLSrmOhtdlszdNdpvgSngmjBxJ3VsmXlfqLQC4 ...
Continue ReadingApril Showers and Real Estate! Monthly Video
April 11, 2019
Is the real estate market quiet, or what? In this month’s video, I compare the first quarter of 2019 to that of last year. With some basic statistics and why even in a quiet market we are still seeing bidding wars. ...
Continue ReadingFeatured Listing: 444 Safari Drive, Oshawa: $505,000
April 7, 2019
Family-sized, well-maintained backsplit-style home with garage. This beautiful home offers 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, a bright living room, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, an eat-in kitchen, dining room with a walk-out to deck, a natural gas BBQ, finished recreation room, extra-wide doorways, jacuzzi tub and renovated washrooms. Tons of storage space. For more ...
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