Ty's Blog

We all have been there when we say we are not sure if this house or that house is the right one, that this property or the one across town is best. Then later say we should have or could have or have heard the stories from someone else. Here is a Buyer's lament that I feel covers it all: I hesita...

74% of home sellers say they would not use the same REALTOR again! Why? Lack of communication! When I first got in to real estate I read and heard this statement and found it hard to believe. After 6 years, I believe it. I have heard both sides of the story. Two years ago I introduced this Acknow...

Do consumers sit home and plan to find a REALTOR who will drive them all over the city looking for a house or condo to purchase? If they really like the REALTOR, they will let him or her do it for weeks on end! Do consumers learn their negotiating tips from real estate reality shows and then go o...

The majority of tax benefits associated with investing in real estate is fairly straightforward. One of the best tax incentives is depreciation that applies to a whole variety of investment properties, including rental houses, apartments, condominiums and commercial buildings. This is the second ...

   Why the real estate market tops the stock market!      Sure, you can make a fair amount of money in either stocks or real estate, but that doesn't make deciding where to invest any easier. And while all investments are cyclical, there's a reason sophisticated investors are becoming increasingl...

I just got approval from the Royal Bank to reduce the price of this house at 416 Stonehaven in Hazelden North in London Ontario to $385,000!If you are looking for a great deal for a quality 2 storey home  that is 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, inground pool and double garage in a great neighbourhood in...

I have amassed 21 executive houses or condos to rent or lease in London Ontario starting from $1,800 per month. If you are being transferred to London or in between housing, I can assist and guide you in the myriad of available properties in London. Please note that this list is proprietary and w...

The following 2 blogs were written by two Realtors who were ranting about sellers who do not listen to their advice but will listen to their (uncle, friend of a cousin who knows someone they used to work with who knew a neighbour whose daughter used to sell real estate or your pick) who has their...

Becoming a Profitable Landlord   When you are buying your first rental property and becoming a landlord, there is much to learn. How do you find tenants? What should I charge for rent? Should I update the places to get more rent? How do I tell the tenants they are late on rent? There has been a l...

We are introducing a new service in London Ontario as requested by many of our clients. Many of our clients have been transferred or taking a sabbatical and leaving London for 6 months to 2 years. They do not want to sell their home or condo or go through the headaches of being a single landlord...