The Rhythm of Real Estate

The Rhythm of Real Estate

Understanding Economic Cycles (Part III): The 18.6 Year Cycle & Coming CRASH   Are you concerned about your financial future? Well, history leaves clues. This 18.6 Year Cycle has driven the rhythm of real estate for well over two centuries, and is signaling a...

The Powder Room

The Powder Room

The wearing of masks, physical distancing, and hand-washing are not new concepts. They all contributed to controlling the 1918 'Spanish Flu' pandemic. And, did you know that they also influenced housing design and innovation? The Powder Room A main-floor half-bathroom...

Condo Documents Checklist

Condo Documents Checklist

One of the best things about buying a condominium is that we don’t have to worry about anything outside the walls of our unit – sort of. Exterior maintenance, including big ticket items like roofs, windows, doors, parking lots, etc., are all typically covered by our...

ZERO VACANCY: How to Maximize Rental Revenue

ZERO VACANCY: How to Maximize Rental Revenue

If you own a few rental properties, having zero vacancy can feel really good. Knowing your happy tenants are snugly tucked away in their homes makes it much easier for you to sleep well at night too. But did you know that zero vacancy is never really the goal for...

What’s This House Worth?

What’s This House Worth?

Would you like to know what any given house will sell for? The simple answer is: All houses sell for the highest price a qualified buyer will pay, and the lowest price a seller will accept. ... and, figuring out in advance where that point might be is actually not...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is my favourite time of year! It's a beautiful reminder to consider all the things we have to be grateful for... Near the top of my list are family, friends, tenants, suppliers, partners, and even the strangers we've had opportunity to meet over the past...