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The Substitute Teacher Who Changed Everything I remember a Simpsons episode where Lisa fell in love with a substitute teacher, Mr. Bergstrom, voiced by Dustin Hoffman. They bonded over Lisa’s being more intelligent than the other kids. He saw it in her and helped her realize it was a gift—to embrace and accept other people’s…
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A house is more than just walls and a roof. It’s energy, emotion, and the story of the people who live there. Over the years, I’ve seen how different philosophies—such as Minimalism and feng shui—shape not just the way homes look but how they feel. These ideas have changed the way I approach real estate and, more…
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I consider myself a failed real estate agent. And I’m okay with that. Allow me to explain. If you go by what the big corporate real estate companies say, a good agent is a go-getter—always chasing the next deal, always closing, never taking no for an answer. Follow up until the prospect either buys, sells,…
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Square footage has always been crucial in determining a property’s value, so why wasn’t it mandatory for freehold properties until now? Condos have had this requirement for years, yet detached and semi-detached homes were mysteriously exempt. Understanding the Old MLS Rules and Why This Change Matters A skeptical mind might assume this was intentional—a relic…
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The truth is, if it weren’t for the MLS, selling a home would take a lot longer. Marketing as we know it changed with the internet, and yet most realtors are still using outdated tactics or misunderstanding what real estate marketing actually is. Why Most Toronto Realtors Aren’t Real Marketers Most agents aren’t marketers—they’re sales…
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Centennial Market Check-In – Straight to the Point January saw 8 homes sold in Centennial. Sellers didn’t need to adjust—homes were listed at $1,128,925 on average and ended up selling for more: $1,200,875. It took just 13 days to get a deal done. With 13 homes currently on the market, that puts inventory at 1.6…