It’s not often that I do this; talk about a home builder in this way. I have a real distate for most builders, as I’ve had far too much experience with inexperienced or unethical builders. In fact, it’s probably only the 2nd or 3rd time I’ve endorsed someone who isn’t actually my client. Read more...(629 words, estimated 2:31 mins reading time)
This is a solid bungalow in a great neighbourhood with terrific neighbours and easy access to absolutely everything. The home features a newer furnace, large backyard, and a terrific floorplan. You can’t lose! The current owners have enjoyed this home for almost 14 years, and now we’re looking for a new owner to carry on the tradition of taking excellent care of this much loved property.
This week there has been a lot of talk on Twitter and Facebook about an article written by a Royal Bank mortgage specialist. You can read the article here:
http://ow.ly/4Bfb7 Read more...(439 words, estimated 1:45 mins reading time)
Ok, so this weekend CREA ratified the agreement with the Competition Bureau. Now agents are allowed to pursue fee-for-service business models and post listings to MLS without commissions.
I don’t get the change. It’s not a change. There have been all sorts of agents doing this for years. I won’t name names, but this is nothing new. Read more...(472 words, estimated 1:53 mins reading time)
John Carle here. This is a different blog post than what we usually put forward to you. Why? Because I’m asking for your input on this topic. Read more...(149 words, estimated 36 secs reading time)
Not to sound ungrateful because we really are happy that you sold our house, but I have a business related question for you. How did you do it? We’ve had 2 other agents try to sell this place but you didn’t seem to have any difficulty when they couldn’t do it in 6 months of trying. What’s your secret? Read more...(302 words, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)
We’ve heard that some sellers are willing to accept a higher price on their home and give a rebate to the buyer so that the buyer has a downpayment and can therefore buy the house. It sounds ideal! Is this something you can help us with? Read more...(67 words, estimated 16 secs reading time)
Ben Officer on the team recently had an excellent question posed to him by a client that’s selling their home.
Ben,
Do we need to have an RPR ordered, or will Title Insurance be sufficient? We really don’t want to spend the $600 that an RPR will cost us. Read more...(211 words, estimated 51 secs reading time)
I’m wondering what time on possession day I can get my keys? I want to book some cleaners to go into the house before we start moving in. I was reading the contract, and it says noon. So would it be safe to book the cleaners for 1pm? Read more...(187 words, estimated 45 secs reading time)
