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Not for 16-year-olds

Not for 16-year-olds

A person who is 16-years-old can decide for themselves where they want to live. They can rent an apartment. They can get a job and pay taxes. At 16, a person can drive a car. They can also buy a car and take on all the responsibilities that come with that such as...
You have to be lucky to buy a home

You have to be lucky to buy a home

The news these days tells us that people are clamouring for property in Vancouver and Toronto. While other markets in Canada may not be as heated, they are still active. With all this interest in real estate, especially the way it is depicted in the media, it is...
Real estate philanthropy

Real estate philanthropy

The English Oxford Dictionary defines philanthropy as, “The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes”. It is hard to argue that as a group, Realtors may be the largest collection of philanthropists...
Youth versus experience

Youth versus experience

In every profession there is always animosity between the young and the old, new hires versus veterans. Inevitably new people think they are smarter, stronger and faster than their old, plodding counterparts. These veterans may think they have seen it all and know,...
Show them your badge

Show them your badge

When I was boy back in the 1950s, licensed tradespeople had badges. If you wanted to know if the plumber or electrician who came to your house was licensed and therefore could be trusted and was competent, you could just glance at his badge. Most tradesmen carried...