Real Estate

  • Why I’m a Failed Real Estate Agent

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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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  • TRREB Finally Makes Square Footage Mandatory – But Why Wasn’t It Before?

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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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  • Houses That Sold in West Rouge February 2024

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    Hey everyone, it’s Mike Lind here, back with another exciting episode diving into the houses that sold in West Rouge and Centennial for February 2024. Today, I’m sporting my Thievery Corporation shirt, a souvenir from a concert my wife attended at Drake’s club. Yes, I missed out on the concert, but I’ve got some interesting…

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  • Can a Thermostat Blow Up a Deal?

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    This post was originally written for my newsletter, May 2019. How have you been? Did you hibernate through that deep freeze of winter? If you’re like me, you still haven’t seen your shadow; too gloomy outside to feel like it’s spring. As I write this, Maria is asking telling me to turn the furnace on.…

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