Friday Rant: Realtors & Social Media

29 01 2010

If you’re reading this right now, you’re probably aware that I have a web-log, or something that cool people refer to as a “blog.”

The entire industry is a-buzz right now with this new thing called “social media.”

WARNING: the following post will be incredibly sarcastic, cynical, somewhat arrogant, and will poke fun at a lot of people…

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Should I Buy This Condo?

28 01 2010

I’ve been thinking of making a move for some time, and the “perfect” property just came onto the market.

The building literally backs onto where I currently live, so I wouldn’t exactly be moving out of the area!

Despite the fact that I sell people houses and condos for a living, I just can’t answer this question for myself: “Is it time?”

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“That’s Gold, Jerry! Gold!”

27 01 2010

Kenny Bania…..greatest guest character in Seinfeld history!

Bania sure knew GOLD when he saw it, and I think the residents of the few remaining houses on Kenaston Gardens must see the pile that they’re sitting on right now… 


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Captain Of The Ship!

25 01 2010

Who is guiding your condominium and trying to steer it clear of that proverbial iceberg?

Who makes the decisions at the top and how much power does he or she have?

Every building is different, but if you look hard enough, you’ll see some dictatorships on the horizon…

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Friday Rant: The Ban on Plastic Bags

22 01 2010

I’ve been saving this up for a special occasion, and since it’s Friday I figured I may as well let loose with a wicked rant.

Toronto’s plastic bag ban is (supposedly) great for the environment, but it’s getting out of control.

Isn’t it?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

20 01 2010

Phase Three of D.N.A. Condos is going to be launched on the northwest corner of King & Strachan this spring, and there is already a buzz about the project.

As far as King West goes these days, I’m convinced that you could build a wicked fort out of cardboard boxes, and people would line up to buy it. 


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False Advertising!

19 01 2010

I can’t prove it, nor can I do anything about it, but some recent “questionable” practices within our industry have left me frustrated beyond belief!

As usual, I have to change the names, numbers, and streets, but here is a story that will shed some light on how things should work when your seller turns down an offer that is over the asking price…

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Hiring A Friend To Renovate

18 01 2010

Oh yeah, it sounds great in theory, but when you hire a friend to renovate your house or condo, are there actually more pros than cons?

You might be doing him a favour, or perhaps vice versa, but you’d better be sure of your friendship before you embark upon this potentially tumultuous journey…

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In 2007: ‘Real Estate Market To Rise 16.8% By 2010′

15 01 2010

What a great find!

Here is an article written on January 3rd, 2007 that predicts the real estate market will rise 16.8% by 2010.

Let’s read the article and then compare predictions with reality…

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Foreclose The Door Behind You…

13 01 2010

As I explain in great detail during the following video, I can’t stand the growing sentiment in the market place that “all foreclosures are great deals.”

Do you know what a “foreclosure” is in Toronto?

It’s a house that is falling apart, and is offered for sale at 15% above market value by the bank…


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