I am pleased to announce that I have earned my "Accredited Senior Agent" designation after taking an in-depth course. I gained a wealth of information about this niche market where the needs of seniors are more than just…

MY INTERVIEW WITH “THAT INTERVIEW GUY, ” MICHAEL KRISA A short time ago I was interviewed by Michael Krisa, “That Interview Guy” about the world of real estate and how it has changed over the years. When I began my career…

There is nothing quite like experience having an experienced real estate agent representing you in the world of real estate to have that slight advantage. They say that knowledge is King.. but knowledge AND experience are a good marriage. I was…

Home Energy Audit Checklist We all know and recognize that saving energy is cost effective, but you may not recognize how inefficient your home really is until you conduct an energy audit. You can spot many problems in your home with a simple walk…

First Time Home Buyer Checklist When you go to buy a home, a lot of emotions are involved. You are achieving a goal that you have likely had for some time now. You get so wrapped up in the excitement that you may overlook something important. The…

The real estate industry sometimes uses language that appears at first glance to be clear, but do you as a consumer know what some terms really mean? At first glance, the words "Client" and "Customer" seem pretty clear-cut, but they mean completely…

Curb Appeal…. How Important Is It? A vast majority of home buyers decide whether or not to look inside a home, based on their first impressions of the outside… does it have “curb appeal? ”. the view they see when they…

There are many opinions from agents on the worth of conducting open houses. Some believe it is a waste of time, others feel it is a worthwhile exercise. I suspect those that feel it is a waste of time aren’t taking the necessary steps in…

PRE-LISTING HOUSE INSPECTION WELL & SEPTIC TESTING Buyers and Sellers have evolved into savvy people thanks to our ever changing industry, and thanks to the internet which give us information at our fingertips at a click of a button. When…

For those of you who have lived through the renovation process of a kitchen, in particular, you know how frustarting it can be… not to mention the inconvenience of not havig a sink or stove. Resorting to having to wash dishes in the laundry…

Second-Best Year on Record for Sales January 5, 2012 -- Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4, 718 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in December 2011. The December result capped off the second-best year on record…