Nuggets
March 2024 - Nuggets - Celebrating The Success of 2023
May 13, 2024
Better late than never! Each year, late winter or early spring RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc. hosts an Awards Gala where we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our salespeople for the previous year. RE/MAX International hosts an International Convention (R4) in Las Vegas each year, always end of February.
Mortgage News
May 2024 - Mortgage Tips - Tips to Improve Your Credit Score
May 13, 2024
One of the important factors in home ownership is understanding things like your credit score. Some people don’t pay much attention to this metric until they begin the mortgage discussion!
However, you will find that your credit score is one of the most important factors when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage at the best rate – and with the most purchasing power.
The Money Machine
May 2024 - The Money Machine - Relationships
May 13, 2024
There is a restaurant I go to once every week or so for a bit of lunch. It’s a handy place to meet a client or friend. And it’s very affordable. Soup and a sandwich for each of two people generally with tax comes in at around $27.00. Always less than $30.00. And I always leave a $10.00 tip.
Market Overview
May 2024 - Market Overview - Poised For Recovery
May 13, 2024
Another month has come and gone. What exactly has happened in the real estate market across Niagara over that time? Nothing startling I’m afraid. As we’ll see, average sale prices and number of units sold, while both inching up aren’t really registering any significant change.
Legal Update
May 2024 - Legal Update - Planning For Your Estate In A Blended Family
May 13, 2024
For families that have children from previous relationships, the conversation around estate planning can involve some uncertainty. A parent may question what happens to their estate when they pass away. For instance, a partner may wonder if their children from a previous relationship will be protected, and they may want to preserve a portion of the equity of their estate for their children.
Nuggets
April 2024 - Market Watch Newsletter - Nuggets - TRESA Revisited
April 12, 2024
For the past twenty years or so the real estate industry in Ontario has operated under the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act (REBBA). That changed last year with the introduction of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA) which brought about some sweeping changes to the way real estate is practiced. The new Act was introduced in phases with the first phase coming into effect in 2022. However, the most significant changes were implemented in phase 2 which was introduced December 1st, 2023.