by Garry Bhaura | Apr 7, 2015 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
It’s no secret that international buyers are becoming an increasingly important group in real estate markets globally and Canada is no exception. Although most buyers tend to focus on Chinese or Latin American buyers, the South Asian market is continually growing in...
by Richard Silver | Apr 1, 2015 | Guest Columns
During cold weather, there’s nothing more comfortable than radiant heating, especially when it’s installed in your flooring or used for high-end treats like heated towel racks. However, if you’ve used a product known as Kitec in the installation of the radiant heat,...
by Jamie MacMaster | Mar 19, 2015 | Featured, Guest Columns
A few months ago I called a salesperson from another brokerage to make an appointment to show a rural property she had listed. As she recited a list of features, she told me that – with the exception of the house and outbuildings – virtually all of the 60-acre...
by Angela Papassotiriou | Mar 12, 2015 | Featured, Guest Columns
The Canadian Real Estate Association has more than 105,000 members, which makes it crucial for high-calibre professionals to distinguish themselves from mediocrity. The best strategy is to stop selling houses or condos immediately! Sound ludicrous? Not if you consider...
by Tina Gardin | Feb 24, 2015 | Featured, Guest Columns
I’m often asked if real estate is the best investment – better than the stock market. That is not an easy question to answer. I am inclined to say that it may be a more comfortable investment than the stock market for many. Why? When we purchase stocks, we are...
by Ross Kay | Feb 10, 2015 | Guest Columns, Legal Issues
Licensed to Trade Practitioners (LTTP) have operated their real estate practices with more regard to provincial trading legislation or adherence to rules and regulations attached to memberships in organized real estate, than to contract law. The consumer, not knowing...
