With the holiday season fast approaching we could all use a little help surviving the stress that comes with the celebrations. From Christmas parties, school concerts to buying the perfect present, this time of year sparks anxiety. Running a business as a Realtor, there are often...
Smart phones, tablets, GPS systems, etc in many respects have made our lives easier. At the touch of a button we can share instantaneously and we can get our work done on the go. Arguably our "smart" world allow us incredible freedom while travelling or...
A petition has been put forth to the Government of Canada requesting a decrease in Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) insurance premiums. In a recent article in the Financial Post, Canada’s largest provider of mortgage default insurance says "defaults are down and its profits are up." So...
Being on the same page financially is important to any relationship. Last week TD Canada Trust released an interesting article as part of their "Love and Money" series. This article stresses the importance of open communication when planning for the future financially. Committed couples are great...
For me the back half of 2013 marks many milestones. I am about to celebrate my 1/2 century, the big 50! Next week marks my 25th wedding anniversary and I am coming up on 25 years in real estate. All of these are pretty significant...
The September issue of Toronto Life Magazine has sparked controversy amongst loyal readers and those who closely follow the Toronto housing market. The article in question is: The Best Places to Live in the City. Author, Andrew D'Cruz, along with a team of researchers from the University of Toronto, came...
It is the time of year to walk, run or ride for your charity of choice. On September 22nd, I will be participating in the annual Bladder Cancer Canada (BCC) Awareness Walk. This event is very special to me as my step-father, David Guttman,is a...
Fall has arrived with a blink of the eye. I hope you all enjoyed a relaxing and rewarding summer and now it is time to get back to our normal routines. With the Jewish Holidays falling in the same week as Labour Day (for the...
The 3rd Annual Keewatin Movie Night has been postponed due to weather and will now be happening on Saturday Sept 14th, starting at 7pm. This years line up includes Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (8pm) and Office Space (10pm). Thank you to the organizing committee for taking the time to...
Walk past any bank and the posted rates seem to reflect business as usual. However, we all know that the banks usually offer customers a "discounted" or "special" rate and it is these rates that we need to keep our eye on. According to TD Canada...