Original Content VS. Market Updates - 11/30/08 09:06 PM
Blogs can be boring. I debated many times before I committed to start one. The main reason blogs can be boring is that creating interesting, meaningful content takes time and commitment. Many people see the trend of blogs, see the benefits behind developing a dedicated reader base and want the results – they don’t understand that the fabric of the result is in the content. Many do what they think is a short cut – they cut and paste market trends or other standard industry news into their blog thinking they are adding value. I would tend to disagree with this … (0 comments)

The One Point Method to Negotiations - 11/30/08 03:05 PM
Effective negotiation is key to success in real estate. As an investor or as an agent having strong negotiating skills will give you the little extra edge. Imagine yourself as a buyer or seller - if using a realtor who knows how to negotiate versus someone who knows how to shuffle paper was worth $4,000 to you, wouldn't you prefer the money in your pocket?
In my opinion, proper negotiating techniques account for as much as 5% of the outcome in a residential real estate transaction. I consider myself a skilled negotiator - the reason I feel this way is not … (0 comments)

Understanding a New Home Buyer - from the Resale Perspective - 11/23/08 09:26 PM
When I first started in the real estate industry, it constantly amazed me the amount of turnover a newly developed neighbourhood would experience in the first 5 years. Over time I realized this is a natural occurance for many reasons. In my opinion the main reason is that a younger demographic tends to be attracted to new builds. The younger demographic tends to have more major lifestyle changing events that inspires moves.
I've worked with many sellers having a home under 5 years old - for this client it is imperitive to understand the new home buyer because they will quite … (0 comments)

A Buyer's Market from a Financial Perspective - 11/20/08 01:20 PM
It seems to be the overwhelming trend - first in the United States, the the Western parts of Canada, then Toronto and now even London - it's official - buyer's market is the new reality. I am writing this entry mainly because it's information I seem to be covering almost on a daily basis with my clients. If clients are asking, there is a good chance that the general public would appreciate the information as well.
Here is the bottom line: What does a buyer's market have to do with me and my financial health?
Fortunately, it's an easy answer. The … (0 comments)

 
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