How to Avert a Toronto Housing Market Crash? Toronto’s real estate market overheated in 2017 due to housing availability problems but what resulted in 2018/2019 was not a crash. The Toronto market is resilient. Why is an impending Toronto housing crash a disaster for us? The economy may crash creating unemployment and mortgage defaults, scare…
Zillow Homes for Sale Zillow has become a major force in the business of online residential real estate. Pundits are awarding its success to things like Big Data or company culture, but the real reason may be technology. I’ve written a post on Zillow and its leads generation program. Have a look if you’re an agent….
Toronto and Vancouver Sizzling Hot Realty Markets Although the US markets such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Charlotte, and Miami are glowing brighter these days, Toronto and Vancouver are actually the hottest markets in the world right now. The Forecast for housing sales and combined with higher condo and home prices means realtors can raise their earnings considerably….
What Truly does Create a Successful Luxury Realtor? Realtors who specialize more in the luxury market likely have a few unique personal and professional traits that bode well for them. The stars in this niche might not match our picture of them however. They could actually possess negative traits. As long as they have these…
Google Trends Keyword Search Reports Showing Sparks It’s normal to see search activity pick up as spring approaches, yet this year’s activity seems to be a little stronger. Kind of harkens back to the pre crash era where real estate was huge and people actually believed they could buy a home. Why do they search for…
Lead Generation for Realtors We’re getting close to the key home sales season 60% of your sales happen. It’s crunch time! Try these Top 8 Lead Generation tactics to grow your contacts and build a buzz about working with you. Ramp it up and one day you may be running your own brokerage. Any luxury realtor, whether selling presale…
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Selling Your Home at Maximum Value So many babyboomers and Gen Xers are sitting on a fortune right now. Some own houses that have average value of over $1 million so they don’t need to buy lotto tickets. When I wrote this post several years back, as a pep talk and timing issue, prices were…
Auto Insurance News Report Welcome to the latest edition of the Auto Insurance News Report. Aside from finding the lowest auto insurance quote, you can get up to speed on what’s going on the insurance industry. Bold Move in California – Banning Gender Bias in Car Insurance The New York Times has reported that California became…
Positive Outlook for Montreal Housing Market While the Toronto housing market and Vancouver housing market struggles with government regulation and crash talk, Montreal seems to be waking from a sleepy, negative period that made it appear undesirable to outsiders. The changing perception of Montreal’s political stability might be the key driver of home sales here…
Are Real Estate Companies Getting Good Value? As a Realtor, mortgage agent, loan company, software startup, auto dealer, or small business professional, you agonize over how to grow leads, get visibility, and generate revenue. Pay per click prices (top form of advertising) show your competition is willing to pay for sales leads and customer loyalty….
The Net Benefit of Real Estate Investors – $9 Billion! A joint survey by Bigger Pockets and Memphis Invest revealed some fascinating insight into the attitudes of real estate investors and the impact of real estate economics on the well being of the US economy. They concluded in their 2014 report, that 28 million real estate…
Canadian Real Estate Buyers Guide! Buy or sell when the market is moving. With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill, the US economy is surging. Tax cuts mean Americans will have more money, yet the US real estate market isn’t as attractive anymore. US real estate prices may fall while the US dollar is falling…
Buy a Home in Toronto, Canada Most people from the US, UK or other countries like Toronto a lot. One thing for sure, they’re coming here to buy homes and property. The really smart ones will buy property. Because, property is really rare and can be more easily built to purpose. Yet, the real demand…
Should I Sell my House in 2019? With the 2019 spring season straight ahead, this may be the best time to sell your house. And for buyers too, it may be the best time for them to buy. How does that make sense? Right now there is a lot of demand yet buyers have held…
Smartphone Health Apps The new smartphone you’re considering buying is going to be even more useful for your health in 2019. Your phone can do more than check your Facebook account and you’ll be delighted with these 5 very useful and ingenious apps for your iPhone, Blackberry, LG or Android smartphone. According to a report…
Toronto is a Mecca for Low Cost High Quality Tech Talent Hidden by the drama of Toronto’s housing market, inappropriate government action, big debt, and International trade threats, something amazing has been happening in Toronto, Canada. Major US tech companies are making plans for locating in Toronto. Microsoft, Uber, Google are among them. The reasons…
When Is the Best Time to Buy a Home? A Laser Clear View of Toronto Housing — 2017 to 2018 Spring 2017 is almost here in Toronto, and tens of thousands of homebuyers will make the decision to buy a home. Yet buyers are confused, not because it may be a housing bubble, but because they…
Best Electric Cars The best new electric cars will have features and benefits you might never have expected, yet be delighted with. They’re great in the winter, offer direct power, have the best driving mileage you can get, and best of all, the car heater heats up instantly! Dispel all the myths about EVs, because they…
Housing Market 2020 – Best Time to Sell Your House The 2020 housing market is full of potential buyers. But do you and your Realtor know how to maximize your home’s availability and its value in the eyes of these eager buyers? Do you know the best time to sell your house? The House will sell…
Record Investment in Student Housing 2016 was a record year for student housing in the US. $10 billion was poured into investment grade student housing projects in the US. It was a 64% increase over 2015 investment numbers. One report suggest 2017 totals will equal 2016’s torrid levels. There is more gas in the tank…
Sacramento Housing Market in 2020 Is 2019/2020 looking strong for the Sacramento housing market and Northern California? Consensus is yes. Despite the easing of the market, it may be hurtling at top-speed toward peak San Franciscification as one report has it. The US and California economies look good and with President Trump pushing for fair…
10 Ways to Make an Indelible Impression How many times in your life have you tried to persuade someone to do something that would be good for them, but they wouldn’t budge? And what happened when you tried to convince a homeowner to sell their house and use you as their real estate agent? A stubborn…
Where Can You Buy the Cheapest Auto Insurance? Which States and Cities boast the lowest auto insurance rates? Let’s look at the studies done and find the best and the worst, just so you don’t think your high rate is “just me.” Of course, the insurance companies are free to provide whatever pricing and coverage they…
California Homebuyers – Who Understands their Pain? A little empathy goes a long way. Our clients have hopes, needs, dreams and sometimes a frustrating reality. If you’re a realtor, mortgage agent, home renovator, home developer, building product supplier, or financial services provider, you probably need to get intimate with the pain of home buyers in LA, San…
First Time Home Ownership Your dream of owning your own home is a smart investment and it’s doable. It’s been that way for a century. With all the negatives you hear about the economy, home prices, huge down payments, and the cost of living, you may have been pushed into a state of denial and apathy….
Is Sales is a Game of Numbers? If you sell in the insurance, real estate, home energy, or mortgage sectors, I’ll bet you’ve heard that phrase a few times. It can be interpreted a number of ways, but all of them point to this idea, that leads and sales may be more the result of…
Market Value Appraisal for Homeowners Well, if you’re reading this blog, then you may be considering selling your home, and the market appraisal is one of the first tasks to get done. You’re wondering “what will we get for our old place anyway?” And then that will beg your next question: how do we increase…
Cheaper Mortgage Rates What’s the immediate forecast for mortgage rates? Lower and perhaps even lower. If you’re buying a home or condo in 2018/2019, you’ll want to buy your mortgage in the next 6 months. The economy is improving and mortgage rates will rise. Shopping online means time saved, no sore feet, no parking hassles or…
Sell Your Home for What It’s Really Worth! This home above sold for tens of millions of dollars in small city where the average selling price is $1.2 million. What gave the owners the firm belief that it was worth that much? It’s very likely they had no self-imposed limits on selling price and probably…
How to Generate Leads and Sales The Ultimate Guide to Combining SEO and Content Strategy written in 2017 educated readers on how to synchronize SEO and topical content to align with Google’s ranking signals and ranking hierarchy. SEO and Content have always been on separate tracks. And Google was able to filter out optimization attempts…
Houston Real Estate Market The housing market in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Fort Worth are seeing a dramatic change. I’ll be updating this outdated post shortly. Please bookmark or see the Dallas post for reference on the Houston market. Homes sales are picking up in Houston where homes prices hit an average $176,000…
Lowest Auto Insurance in Toronto Searching online is best way to lower your Auto insurance rates. Toronto drivers will get a better car insurance quote from any insurance company by searching for it via Google. Rates are high and that’s why you should search now for a better policy for your car or truck. Hopefully, this is the beginning of string of years…
The Newest Condominium Developments in Vancouver are Amazing If you could move anywhere in Canada, I’m betting that Vancouver or Victoria or Kelowna might be first on your list. For many young and old migrants they are the destination and that’s pushing up condo prices for houses and condos here. The climate, economy, lifestyle, culture,…
Los Angeles Dodgers on Historic Pace – World Series Champs? Something strange has happened with the Los Angeles Dodgers this year. In mid May, the team was 22 wins and 18 losses which is middle of the pack, but since then they’ve been on a scorching, unheard of winning pace. It’s an unusual event so…
Cool Mountain Bike Videos Just some way cool MTB videos to blow you away. These guys have just as much fun making the videos as they do with the stunts. So dangerous, yet they ignore the fear and that makes them very good. Enjoy some great videos with funky music! As you wait for the new…
Foreign Buyer Tax Didn’t Help Housing Crisis As Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the new Foreign Buyers Tax in Toronto, she ignored recent stats that showed Vancouver’s use of the money grabbing tax was wearing off. Doug Ford has just picked up the old torch and kept carrying it. Any kind of tax can hurt…
You Social Media Listening Strategy – Techniques and Tools A good number of realtors pride themselves on their ability to listen and empathize with their clients wants and needs. That’s all good, but if you can’t even find your prospects or reach your inner circle of key clients, how will you hear their voice? Answer: social media media…
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