In 2020, I had more tenant turnover than usual... About 3 times more valued long-term tenants moved on to other homes than would have in a normal year. Few, if any, were due to COVID-19; most were due to normal life circumstances: downsizing; upsizing; bought a home;...
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...
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...
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...
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…
Did you know that most good landlords or investors – myself included – suffer from the anxiety of thinking they’ll never find a suitable occupant for their latest project? I can’t possibly express to you the joy that comes from seeing a person, couple, or family...