15
06
2010
Do you believe in karma?
What about fate or destiny? Are those the same thing, or do they have a different meaning to you?
I could tell any client that they were “meant to be” in the house or condo that I sell them, but this latest experience was something altogether different…

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Categories : Stories!
14
06
2010
Here’s a feel-good story from the category of, “It’s a small world.”
A good handy-man, mover, electrician, plumber, or painter is always hard to find.
So why not just look back where you first started? Even if it’s waaaaaay back…

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Categories : Stories!
8
06
2010
Remember when Britney went crazy?
Remember when she shaved her head and went insane with that umbrella for all the cameras?
The following story might not be head-shavingly-crazy, but it’s close…

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Categories : Stories!, Condos
3
06
2010
You know how every single parent believes that their baby is the cutest baby in the world?
Well that sentiment aside, my niece is the cutest baby on the planet, and in the history of the world!
Her name is Charlotte.
She is perfect.
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Categories : Stories!
25
05
2010
Sooooo……how was the long weekend?
Our bodies are back, but our brains still long for the cottages, ski-boats, and golf courses.
Today’s blog post won’t be about real estate, as it is my duty to provide you all with a little comic relief from your jobs…

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Categories : Stories!, Opinion
3
05
2010
On Friday, I had three deals close for properties that were sold in the last few months, and two of those deals were my best friends.
There are always issues that linger on or after closing, and there’s no such thing as a “standard” closing.
Some are smoother than others, and some are a downright nightmare…

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Categories : Stories!, Opinion
16
04
2010
And we are merely……stagers?
I’m encouraging my sellers to spend more money on staging these days, and I think the results are apparent.
Here is a transcript of sorts from my Thursday meeting with my stager, and my soon-to-be seller…
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Categories : Stories!, Business, Houses, Condos
29
03
2010
There has always been a link between night-life and real estate values.
My experience on Saturday night only amplified my thoughts about the King West area.
The following is a bit of a rant, and it might seem hypocritical if you skim the text, but it’s all I can say in response to a culture in Toronto that I don’t really want any part of…

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Categories : Stories!
23
03
2010
Here is yet another insider’s look at the ever-changing real estate industry.
It’s a story with a large fork in the road, and a path that I went down willfully.
I can’t help but wonder how often the other path may be traveled…
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Categories : Stories!, Opinion
22
03
2010
Once upon a time, TMZ was considered complete trash along with the likes of The National Enquirer. Then the Tiger Woods scandal hit, and people were flocking to TMZ.com for breaking news bulletins.
But just because something is written or reported doesn’t make it accurate.
Take this latest example that occurred during my weekend trip to Mont Tremblant…
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Categories : Stories!, Condos