Real Estate Tips

If we sat down for coffee right now, I can guess the first three questions you’d ask me. I know this because every buyer I’ve met in the last three months asks them: "Will prices drop another 5% if I wait?" "Are interest rates going to crash back down soon?" "Should I just sit on the sidelines for another year?" These are valid questions. But here is the hard truth I’ve learned from...

Many people buy real estate with their hearts, but the most successful clients I work with buy with their heads. They treat every property—whether it’s a family home or a pre-construction unit —as a business development project. Whether you are planning a custom rebuild, investing in a new development, or expanding your portfolio, here are 10 quick tips to help you maximize value and minimize risk...

When people think about real estate, they usually think about the transaction: signing papers, moving boxes, and handing over keys. But as a real estate professional who has guided countless families and investors through this journey, I see something different. I see a transformation. Entering the real estate market is one of the most practical educational experiences you can have. Whether you are buying...

If you live in the GTA, you know that real estate is everyone’s favourite topic. Whether it’s at a dinner party or in the news headlines, everyone seems to have an opinion on where the market is going. But after years of helping families in GTA navigate this market, I’ve realized that what you hear in the news isn't always the full story. There is a lot of noise out there. As your Real Estate...

People often ask me, "Tina, isn't it stressful dealing with contracts, negotiations, and deadlines all day?" My answer is always the same: I don't just deal with contracts; I deal with dreams. While I do spend a lot of time analyzing market data and fighting for the best prices, that’s just the "business" side. The reason I truly love real estate—the reason I wake up excited every morning—is the...

In the fast-paced real estate market of the GTA, you are always in a competition. If you are selling, you are competing against every other listing for a buyer's attention. If you are buying, you are competing against other families for that dream home. Usually, we ignore the competition. But as a Real Estate Professional, I tell my clients: Watch them closely. Your "competitors" in the market can teach...