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One of the aspects of the game that holds true to real life is what happens if you’re ever involved in buying a property against other bidders. They got that absolutely right.

Monopoly got one thing about real estate absolutely right.

Jeffrey Luciano2020-06-12T14:37:42-04:00June 12th, 2020|

When you overprice a property for sale on the hopes that it will somehow sell for more than it’s worth, the results are predictable and very sad. It always goes down exactly the same way.

What’s the worst that could happen?

Jeffrey Luciano2020-06-05T14:27:21-04:00June 5th, 2020|

After preparing, searching, debating and deciding, you’ve found a home to buy. Now it’s time to put a number on the offer…but what’s the number? Here’s how we make sure our clients avoid buyer’s regret and understand what price to pay.

Sure, it’s nice, but what’s it worth?

Jeffrey Luciano2020-05-29T15:27:17-04:00May 29th, 2020|

The reason we’re going to be in trouble is because we’re sharing a secret that the public isn’t supposed to know about. If you’ve ever felt like you’re missing out on something, that there must be some secret way in which some buyers and sellers transact, you’re right.

We’re gonna get in trouble for telling you this.

Jeffrey Luciano2020-05-08T14:29:57-04:00May 8th, 2020|

Timing the market is incredibly difficult, often doesn’t work and is also largely unnecessary. Instead of caring about the market as a whole, here’s how you prepare on both the buying and selling sides to take advantage of opportunity.

It’s time to get your ducks in a row.

Jeffrey Luciano2020-05-01T13:43:16-04:00May 1st, 2020|

One of the more interesting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been how anyone who was participating in the market just for fun has disappeared. It has dramatically reduced the number of the three main types of ghosts we see in the market.

On a positive note, we’re seeing fewer ghosts than normal.

Jeffrey Luciano2020-04-24T14:03:26-04:00April 24th, 2020|

Over time, we’ve identified certain red flags that tell us that the person on the other side of the deal may be less than ideal. While looking for perfection in the party on the other side of the deal can be counter-productive, it is smart to not overlook clear indications that this deal could be trouble.

Three red flags…wait, no..six red flags!

Jeffrey Luciano2020-04-24T12:45:16-04:00April 17th, 2020|

Given the lack of sunshine and optimism right now, we thought it would be nice to take a bit of a light-hearted look at the real estate market. Here you go, all you need to know about real estate you can learn from dogs.

All you need to know about real estate you can learn from dogs.

Jeffrey Luciano2020-04-03T13:18:39-04:00April 3rd, 2020|

We have been focused lately on giving you the big picture view of real estate. The forest, if you will. Now, let’s look at the trees. No more talk about economic indicators, bond rates, government policies and the implications on real estate. This is what it’s like right now in real estate in Toronto.

Yes, the forest is interesting – but check out these trees!

Jeffrey Luciano2020-03-27T12:46:25-04:00March 27th, 2020|

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