Tag: Toronto
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The Revival – March 2020: Life is so Rich…
Last weekend, I attended Theta Trading’s options course; It was fantastic. For a real estate guy, I dove deeply into stock market data + trend lines. I am grateful for this new skill and the many investors that I connected with over those days. However, with the coronavirus wreaking wider havoc on the market and…
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Toronto – February 2020 Stats and Update
From TRREB: “TORONTO, MARCH 4, 2020 – In line with the forecast contained in the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s recently released Market Year in Review and Outlook Report, TRREB President Michael Collins announced a very strong year-over-year sales and price growth in February 2020. Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 7,256 residential transactions through TRREB’s…
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The Revival – Feb 2020: Problems need Solutions
As many of my clients and colleagues know, I think it’s sloppy to believe we can “read” someone else’s mind (although many attempt this daily by assuming they know what is going on in another’s head.) In the same vein, I am also no fan of what I call “future thinking“; this is guessing what…
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January 2020 T.R.R.E.B. Stats
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Plumbing Problems: Kitec
From OREA.com Kitec plumbing can cause problems Kitec plumbing is a type of pipe that is vulnerable to premature failure, and REALTORS® should be aware of this product, which may damage a home and result in costly repairs. The existence of Kitec plumbing can also expose REALTORS® to liability, since salespeople are required to take…
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Peterborough Project Progress
https://youtu.be/XdEgbTRghEI
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Co-ownership: Riding the wave
Those readers who have been following me for some time or with whom we’ve already had conversations (if not, book here!), will know that I advocate getting your foot into the market by any means necessary. Remember it is not timing the market, it’s time in the market. There are multiple strategies to get your…
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Crystal Balling: Back and Forth
Many insiders sense that Toronto real estate prices are going to soar in 2020. If December 2019 is an indicator, then things are trending in their direction. Toronto home prices saw a nearly 12% jump and with fewer days on market (compared to 2018.) The market is clearly showing what I’ve been saying to clients…
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Getting in bed with family and friends
Although I often speak about multi-family properties from the perspective of an investor or landlord, I am currently working with 2 separate clients who have a different reason for seeking these properties. These clients are also looking at creative solutions, that don’t involve becoming a landlord, but that have many upsides none-the-less. With both the…
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