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The Coming Canadian Crash

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...

Safe Viewing Instructions

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...

A Fresh Set of Keys

A Fresh Set of Keys

Locksmiths have great stories, and my first locksmith, Paul, was no exception!A teenager was travelling in Europe for nearly a year. His return trip took him through Edmonton where his grandmother owned a home. Always welcome at Grandma’s house, he decided to pay a surprise visit and stay with her for a few days. Grandma…

Re-Launching a Popular Website

Re-Launching a Popular Website

An interactive website is a vital tool for any successful business. After weeks of work and tons of help, we’re thrilled to finally re-launch a new and improved version of SecretHomes.ca! Aside from being an easy-to-remember URL, SecretHomes.ca is inspired by an...