I enjoy contributing to charities especially if they are being hosted by someone or a group that is extremely passionate about the cause. One such cause is Ride for Sight which is sponsored by GTA Motorcycle Team and are competing to retain their position as number 1 in raising funds fifth year in a row. Their target for the year …

.So… Some of you might have noticed that your REALTOR is asking for copies of your identification and they have to keep on file before proceeding to a transaction or… some of you will be asked that when you would be conducting a transaction. I was questioned about it by a client of mine so I thought I’d share what …

I’m a firm believer in giving back to the community where you make your living. This is probably why I support almost any cause that comes through to my desk and why I proudly share the logos on my car. One of such causes was introduced to me through a friend who’s mother was suffering from Cancer and being treated …

One of the services I offer to my Sellers and Buyers (when purchasing) is evaluating market value of the property. How do you do that? I’m going to showcase how I evaluate properties when listing them for sale and hopefully this will help you when you’re ready to sell your house! It’s imperative to have an optimum list price when …

If you’re a seller and the buyer hasn’t been able to fulfill a condition on their purchase and sale agreement, do you agree to give them an extension if they ask? This is a very tough question to ask and needs to be answered with some consideration. Following are some points that I’d like you to consider when answering these …

I recently saw a question posted on an online form about buyer representation which I answered and thought it would be nice to post it here as well for your review. In a nut shell, a buyer representation agreement is a contract which like any other contract is completely negotiable. It’s an express authority that a party is providing to …

The following was a question that was asked to me by a reader. I thought it would be a good read for anyone looking to sell their Condo privately. How good is BYTHEOWNER.COM (for selling condos in Mississauga / GTA) as compared to MLS.ca? Excellent question… I guess the deep rooted question here is, “Do you see value in what …

I had a couple of my clients asking about the recent advertising on the radio and in the news papers with the tag line, “Is your mortgage tax deductible?” and wanted to know if it’s something that they can use. I had heard about the Smith Maneuver for the first time back in 1999 and did some research on it …

Well, another month has come and gone (hard to imagine it’s already May with cold weather) and I’ve just posted the detailed report issued by Toronto Real Estate Board on my website. This month I wanted to take a moment and dissect the report with my online subscribers. The report, as predicted, shows the real estate market slowing down and …

I’m an avid motorcyclist who enjoys riding on the street and track. I’ve also had the pleasure to be associated with a lot of great people since I’ve been in the sport. One of the associations I made was with a young racer, Rahul Dua, who is now the Team Manager and Racer for GoLo Racing. I’m also proud to …