At the risk of sounding trite, do you work for your money, or does your money work for you? Is your money sitting around collecting dust in a savings account at 1% interest, or worse – going up and down like a yo-yo in the stock market? Have you been thinking and talking about buying […]
This has been an ongoing issue with my website almost since day one, so I thought I would finally write a blog post about it. I have had so many cases of other Realtors blatantly ripping off my website that I have lost count. I’m not talking about agents stealing concepts or general ideas that […]
I’ve been to two different ‘VIP Agent’ type selling events in the past week and I have been once again reminded that buying condos in this town can be a bit of a shell game. The lineups for these events are now at late 2007 levels all over the city. People are camping out for […]
Resale buyers, now is the time to get out there and shop for bargains. Historically, there is no better time to be a buyer than in December (and January to a lesser extent). This is when the market activity is usually at its lowest point of the year, and for sellers who missed out on […]
Ceiling height is usually one of the last things a first time buyer thinks about, and one of the first things a repeat or move-up buyer thinks about. Why? Well, it’s something that makes a huge impact on the ‘feel’ of an apartment, but most people who have never owned a condo or loft take […]
So you bought your significant other a sweater the week before Christmas to give as a gift on December 25th. Then while you were out at the same store this week you noticed that same sweater is now 50% less than what you paid for it! This is a perfect time of year to talk […]
So you bought your significant other a sweater the week before Christmas to give as a gift on December 25th. Then while you were out at the same store this week you noticed that same sweater is now 50% less than what you paid for it! This is a perfect time of year to talk […]
This post is meant to be a sort of open letter to the entire pre-construction condo industry in Toronto regarding what I believe has become a significant problem. It’s time to put an end to the practice of “Phantom Buyers”. Phantom Buyers is a term that I have coined for buyers of pre-construction condos who […]
In this episode of Myth Busters, we’ll tackle the “Maintenance Fee Myth”. When I meet with first time buyers, there are certain things that I hear almost every time when I ask them, “What are you looking for?” The most common responses are usually Newer building in a great location Lots of light / Big […]
What is Your Money Doing for the Next 4 Years?
November 9, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
At the risk of sounding trite, do you work for your money, or does your money work for you? Is your money sitting around collecting dust in a savings account at 1% interest, or worse – going up and down like a yo-yo in the stock market? Have you been thinking and talking about buying […]
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Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery, But Plagiarism Bites
November 23, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
This has been an ongoing issue with my website almost since day one, so I thought I would finally write a blog post about it. I have had so many cases of other Realtors blatantly ripping off my website that I have lost count. I’m not talking about agents stealing concepts or general ideas that […]
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It’s All Just Politics, Baby
November 24, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
I’ve been to two different ‘VIP Agent’ type selling events in the past week and I have been once again reminded that buying condos in this town can be a bit of a shell game. The lineups for these events are now at late 2007 levels all over the city. People are camping out for […]
Read more
It’s Christmas Time For Resale Buyers
December 2, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Resale buyers, now is the time to get out there and shop for bargains. Historically, there is no better time to be a buyer than in December (and January to a lesser extent). This is when the market activity is usually at its lowest point of the year, and for sellers who missed out on […]
Read more
Are 8-Foot Ceilings a Deal Breaker?
January 19, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Ceiling height is usually one of the last things a first time buyer thinks about, and one of the first things a repeat or move-up buyer thinks about. Why? Well, it’s something that makes a huge impact on the ‘feel’ of an apartment, but most people who have never owned a condo or loft take […]
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Top-5 Things to Know about Buyer’s Remorse
December 30, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
So you bought your significant other a sweater the week before Christmas to give as a gift on December 25th. Then while you were out at the same store this week you noticed that same sweater is now 50% less than what you paid for it! This is a perfect time of year to talk […]
Read more
Top-5 Things to Know about Buyer’s Remorse
December 30, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
So you bought your significant other a sweater the week before Christmas to give as a gift on December 25th. Then while you were out at the same store this week you noticed that same sweater is now 50% less than what you paid for it! This is a perfect time of year to talk […]
Read more
Let’s Put an End to "Phantom Buyers"
December 3, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
This post is meant to be a sort of open letter to the entire pre-construction condo industry in Toronto regarding what I believe has become a significant problem. It’s time to put an end to the practice of “Phantom Buyers”. Phantom Buyers is a term that I have coined for buyers of pre-construction condos who […]
Read more
Myth Busters: Maintenance Fees Edition
February 10, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
In this episode of Myth Busters, we’ll tackle the “Maintenance Fee Myth”. When I meet with first time buyers, there are certain things that I hear almost every time when I ask them, “What are you looking for?” The most common responses are usually Newer building in a great location Lots of light / Big […]
Read more