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We hope that you and your family are safe and healthy during this unprecedented time of uncertainty. As you may know, the Canadian government has designated the real estate industry an essential service. This means we are open for business and available to assist you should you need our help or guidance. Whether you have questions about your own home, a rental property you own or plans that you had to buy or sell real estate this year, we are here to offer our opinion, based on what we know... [read more]

As some of you know, I had the privilege of attending my first Royal LePage National Chairman’s Club Retreat last month in Portugal. This event is only open to the top 1% of Royal LePage agents across Canada. Being my first time attending the event, I really had no idea what to expect and I wondered how I might fit in with such an elite group of people.  What impressed me most was how welcoming and inclusive everyone was. I found it incredibly helpful and inspiring to connect with... [read more]

“Should I buy now or should I wait?” -- This is one of the most common questions I receive from both new and past clients. It is not an easy question to answer, as there are many variables to consider. But if we look strictly at the numbers, without taking into account the added emotional benefits of owning a home, the numbers confirm, year after year, that if you plan on owning real estate for at least the next 4 to 5 years - you... [read more]

Recently, we were informed by our assistant that she had decided to pursue an opportunity to further develop her skills in another field of interest. We were most happy to support her in this next chapter of her career. After posting an online ad to find her replacement, we found ourselves overwhelmed after receiving over 290 applicants within the first 10 days. Some had some administrative experience, some had real estate backgrounds, and some were hoping to apply their seemingly... [read more]

In today’s day and age, I feel we rely a bit too much on electronic communication, whether by text or email. Don’t get me wrong, email and text are extremely convenient and efficient methods of communication and both definitely have their advantages. My concern as it relates to real estate (or in many businesses for that matter) is how dependent we have become on electronic communication on a daily basis. I feel that sometimes the conveniences of email can sometimes work to our... [read more]

These are five words that I never take for granted in this business and I am aware of the impact these words have for my client. My client’s life is about to change in a significant way each time I share these five words. The new house my client just purchased is not just “a three bedroom house with a detached garage”.  This new home is where this family is going to make many memories. This is where Johnny is going to learn to take his first steps. This is where Kelly... [read more]