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SHOULD YOU BUY OR SELL YOUR HOME FIRST? HERE’S HOW TO DECIDE
If you’re a homeowner who’s thinking about moving, then you’ve probably pondered the age-old question — should I sell my home before I buy a new one, or buy my next property first? Whichever option you choose, it’s an intensely personal decision that should take into account individual finances, risk tolerance and current market conditions. […]
1 IN 4 CANADIANS INTEND TO BUY AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
Despite higher lending rates and lower levels of inventory, the desire to own a home in Canada remains strong, especially among those who see ownership as a way to support their financial future. Canadians continue to look to the housing market as a means of building generational wealth and an additional source of income, and […]
5 TIPS TO CREATE AN IDEAL MORNING ROUTINE
Having a consistent morning routine is an ideal way to improve your health and ensure you are efficient, productive and effective throughout the day. Here are 5 tips to help you get your day off to the best start possible: 1. Get up and Exercise: Incorporate some physical activity into your morning routine. Whether it’s […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CANADA’S UNDERUSED HOUSING TAX
For the 2022 tax year, the federal government announced an annual 1% tax on real estate owned by any non-resident, non-Canadian, and considered vacant or underused. In some situations, this also applies to Canadian owners. The Underused Housing Tax Act (UHT) requires individuals impacted by this tax to file an annual return, subject to certain […]
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN CANADA’S COTTAGE COUNTRY RETURNS TO SEASONAL NORMS AFTER MORE THAN TWO YEARS OF PANDEMIC-FUELED EXUBERANCE
Following a period of relentless buyer demand and fast-rising home prices during the pandemic real estate boom, Canada’s recreational markets are anticipating more subdued activity levels and price declines in 2023. According to the recently-released Royal LePage 2023 Spring Recreational Property Report, the aggregate price of a single-family home in Canada’s recreational regions is forecast […]
ARE YOU NEW AND NOT SURE WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING ON A DAILY BASIS?
As a real estate agent, it is important to stay on top of your game by focusing on the right activities every day. Here are the top five things that new agents should be focusing on every day: 1. Prospecting/Lead Generation: Finding potential buyers and sellers is key to growing your business and should always […]
HARNESS THE POWER OF AI TO GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS WITH CHATGPT
Are you a new realtor looking to increase your sales and grow your business? Then look no further than chatGPT! chatGPT is an AI-driven conversational marketing platform that helps real estate agents engage and convert potential buyers. With chatGPT, you can generate leads, respond to inquiries quickly, and save time by automating conversations with potential […]
FIVE HOME RENOVATIONS THAT INCREASE PROPERTY VALUE
From kitchen upgrades to bathroom renovations, learn about our top five recommendations for increasing your home’s property value. These improvements will ensure a greater return on your investment. Kitchens: Kitchens have the most significant impact on the value of a house. As such, it’s a crucial investment to keep the space up-to-date – a […]
NEW LEGISLATION AFFECTING REAL ESTATE IN 2023
On January 1st, several new policies impacting buyers, sellers and real estate professionals in Canada were implemented. Here is a breakdown of the new policies, including important details that may affect your business and your clients: Federal policies: Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (Foreign Buyer Ban) The federal government began […]
JOIN A TEAM OR GO SOLO?
If you are a newer agent in the real estate business, one decision you're going to be faced with is whether to build your business from the ground up as a solo agent working on your own or to join one of the many real estate sales teams that have started over the past several […]
LEARN MORE TO EARN MORE
If you're not already an avid reader, it is time to get started becoming one. You can easily become a regular reader by starting with reading for just 15 minutes every day. Each week you can add an extra 5 minutes until you’re up to 1 hour. I typically have an on-going goal to read […]
FIND YOUR TRIBE!
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together!” – African Proverb If you ask anyone who has achieved a high level of success in the real estate business they will all tell you they couldn’t have done it alone. In the wild, they say the predator never attacks […]
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