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March 1, 2021 Thoughts

As the seasons transition from Winter to Spring, the real estate industry gears up for the busiest time of the year. . In 2020, the pandemic messed around with our traditional Spring real estate season. It won’t bother us this year, I don’t think. (Fingers crossed.) . Questions? Call or ...

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Premier Doug Ford Speaks to Ontario Realtors – Nov. 3, 2020

Today, Premier Doug Ford shared his insights on leading Ontario through a global pandemic, ensuring a healthy economy, the strength of the provincial housing market, and more. Tim Hudak of the Ontario Real Estate Association moderated the interview, available via Zoom to all Ontario Real Estate Association members. “That’s our ...

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Why So Many Downtown Toronto Condo Apartment Listings?

In both the rental and selling condo apartment market, we’ve seen a flood of listings since the pandemic started. What’s happening? Why are there so many downtown Toronto condo apartment listings? In both the rental and selling market, we’ve seen a flood of listings since the pandemic hit. What’s happening? ...

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Should Children be Allowed to Attend While Viewing Homes for Sale in Times of Covid-19?

This is a hot topic in real estate right now. There are arguments on either side of the issue, and situations can be treated on a case-by-case basis.   ...

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How Often Do You Move?

In the last 16 years alone, I’ve moved 7 times. That’s about once every 2.3 years. Before that, in my 20’s, it was about once per year. There is a new adventure to be had in every new home. (We don’t have kids.) . #GTArealestate . Know anyone who is ...

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What’s Open and Closed on Canada Day… in Real Estate?

OPEN: Me, as your Realtor – if you have any questions for me on Canada Day, then feel free to call/text/email me. Sellers, for home showings. It is, of course, the seller’s decision whether or not to allow showings at their home on any given day. Generally speaking, sellers can ...

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Reopening Ontario: Stage 2 in Real Estate

This month, the Ontario government allowed Toronto and Durham Region to enter Stage 2 of the province’s reopening plan for the pandemic. What does that mean in real estate? Basically, not much has changed – REALTORS® are still prohibited from conducting Open Houses (but virtual Open Houses are encouraged) and ...

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7 Key Factors That Drive Real Estate Values

Why are homes selling so fast right now? Didn’t the market slow down for the pandemic? . The market did slow down… for about a few weeks. But once people got used to using Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”), physical distancing and a few other safety measures, the buyers came back ...

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First Day of Spring 2020!

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Happy Family Day 2020

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