Every seller's formula:Purchase price + renovation costs + emotional attachment + financial needs = asking price. The market's formula:What similar houses sold for last week. These numbers rarely align, and you can guess which side wins. Your kitchen renovation cost $80k. Beautiful work. ... Continue Reading » about Your House Tells a Story—But Buyers Write the Ending
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The Smith Manoeuvre Simplified
Your Guide to The Smith Manoeuvre Simplified Would you like to know a way to make your mortgage interest tax deductible, helping pay down your mortgage faster? Welcome to The Smith Manoeuvre Simplified. Your guide to paying your mortgage off sooner using the equity in your home. The Smith ... Continue Reading » about The Smith Manoeuvre Simplified
Size, Condition, Location: The Hard Truth About Buying a Home in Toronto
Everyone wants the perfect house — big enough, great shape, ideal neighbourhood. Let’s be real: in Toronto, that doesn’t exist unless you’ve got unlimited money. And even then, you’ll probably be competing with five other offers for it. Buying here is about trade-offs. Size, condition, location. ... Continue Reading » about Size, Condition, Location: The Hard Truth About Buying a Home in Toronto
Did I Abandon You—Or Was I Needed Elsewhere?
The Substitute Teacher Who Changed Everything I remember a Simpsons episode where Lisa fell in love with a substitute teacher, Mr. Bergstrom, voiced by Dustin Hoffman. They bonded over Lisa's being more intelligent than the other kids. He saw it in her and helped her realize it was a gift—to ... Continue Reading » about Did I Abandon You—Or Was I Needed Elsewhere?
Minimalism and Feng Shui: How to Create a Truly Peaceful Home
A house is more than just walls and a roof. It’s energy, emotion, and the story of the people who live there. Over the years, I’ve seen how different philosophies—such as Minimalism and feng shui—shape not just the way homes look but how they feel. These ideas have changed the way I approach real ... Continue Reading » about Minimalism and Feng Shui: How to Create a Truly Peaceful Home
Why I’m a Failed Real Estate Agent
I consider myself a failed real estate agent. And I’m okay with that. Allow me to explain. If you go by what the big corporate real estate companies say, a good agent is a go-getter—always chasing the next deal, always closing, never taking no for an answer. Follow up until the prospect either ... Continue Reading » about Why I’m a Failed Real Estate Agent