Happy Canada Day!
Canada Day, originally known as Dominion Day (until 1982), marks the anniversary of Confederation in 1867 when the British North America Act came into effect. Happy Canada Day!
The Coming Canadian Crash
I used to have a rule of thumb: I’d buy any single-family home at 20% below current market value. Now, I’m not so sure. On May 27, Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) released a special edition of their Housing Market Outlook. In it there’s...
The Best Recession <> Depression Chat Ever
What follows are notes prepared and shared by my friend John Diack on a recent web-conference. You are invited to view the full discussion and access source documents: Recession or Depression: Why What Happens NEXT Matters. Goals for this chat: prepare to be our very...
Safe Viewing Instructions
This is a sample of how I have addressed Safe Viewing during COVID-19: SPECIAL VIEWING INSTRUCTIONS This home has been sanitized and prepared for viewing with your safety in mind Please respect the instructions below in order to reduce risk to yourself...
What Happens If I Die?
If you manage assets for partners, they likely know you add significant value to their investment. It's reasonable for them to wonder what would happen if you were no longer around. Not long ago I actually sent this message to my partners... Subject: What Happens If I...
Caring for People in Crisis
COVID-19 has introduced significant uncertainty to our lives. A few days ago I delivered this message to all townhome tenants by email: Subject: Caring for People in Crisis Greetings! A worldwide pandemic changes everything! I love you and will do everything within my...