Let's talk about two things I LOVE: Real Estate & Keanu Reeves. Over the past year, I’ve been seeing Real Estate scams become increasingly rampant and sophisticated. For example, Scammers would impersonate celebrities like Keanu Reeves in (romance) scams marketing to Canadians using readily accessible AI technology.” [1]   With a 40% ye...Read More

March Break is traditionally a more quiet time for real estate as families go on vacation away from the cold. However, this past, sales activity (showings, offers, etc) have been more active than normal for a spring break.   I am starting to feel the excitement building in the air as the days grow lon...Read More

  This is a story about what happened to me and my buyer client this weekend.    It’s NOT the story about a semi-detached home that was listed for $799k, where there were 19 offers on offer night resulting in 18 losers, and 1 winner paying $1.1M for the home. Although, this too is a true story of a home that recently sold, the tale of what I am about to te...Read More

              Looking back at February 2022, we really saw the real estate market at its peak before the Bank of Canada raised its interest rates. As we entered February 2023, we were unsure wh...Read More

  I had the pleasure of being a dog mom for a week over the holidays, and it reminded me that having a four-legged furry friend brought a different joy –and a different set of responsibilities– into our home. Hence, it’s not surprising that 58% of Canadian households own at least one pet! [1] – that’s almost 3 out of ...Read More

When it comes to my go-to crystal ball for real estate, one of THE BEST economic indicators for predicting the Canadian Housing Market — is to look at our neighbours south of the border.    As an active licensed real estate professional in Canada and the United States, I naturally compare ...Read More

  I sure hope you’re enjoying the sunny & ultra warm, 7+ degree weather, because I SURE AM. Aside from lowering interest rates and increasing rents, looking at  the weather and the seasons is a great micro-indicator of what is going to happen next in Real Estate.  ...Read More

  And just like that, it's already February. The Toronto real estate market has proven more resilient than expected at the beginning of the year. Over the past couple of weeks, and especially this past week there have been an increased number of buyers & investors who have been observing the market for a while reaching out to me itchin...Read More

Sharing with you some ancient Chinese secrets today…some feng shui hacks that will bring abundance and harmony to your home this year. The Water Rabbit is a Chinese zodiac sign that symbolizes luck, prosperity, and success.    Whether you’re a buyer, seller or renter, it’s always better that your home is “Feng Shui compliant.” Here&rsquo...Read More

I hope your Lunar New Year has been off to a great start. The predictions for the year of the Yin Water Rabbit 2023 in relation to the Toronto real estate market are mixed. On one hand, the calm and stability associated with the Yin Water Rabbit may lead to a more balanced market, with less volatility and fewer bidding wars. On the other hand, the water element of the year may bri...Read More