I was bought up in England and immigrated to Canada in 1963 to work as a research Pharmacist. In 1969 i earned an MBA from the University of Western Ontario majoring in Marketing and International Business.
For over 40 Years Real Estate has been my passion. Building or developing my own properties and helping others do the same. Always learning -- clients needs and aspirations,--- the Real Estate and Tax Laws in Quebec, Britain, Florida and Ontario,--- new marketing trends and techniques etc. ------ which I utilize in helping my friends and clients make their best decisions for buying, selling or developing their property.
01 Jan 2022
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that led to a record number of home sales and a historically-high rate of appreciation, as...
01 Dec 2021
Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded-last minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful,...
01 Nov 2021
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, the number of newly listed homes dipped slightly in September, down 1.6% from August. According to the Canadian Real...
01 Oct 2021
A break and enter occurs every 90 seconds in Canada.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics you can use to decrease your likelihood of a home invasion. Most burglars won’t go to extreme lengths...
01 Sep 2021
Simultaneously selling and buying can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner. Especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels like it’s dwindling.¹ You’re not alone either if...
01 Aug 2021
Real Estate Market Falls For 3 Consecutive Months “The Real Estate Market falls” says the Canadian Real Estate Association in a July release. They report that home sales fell for three months in a...
01 Jul 2021
If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1...
03 May 2021
Adapting your home environment to your stage of life is sometimes sudden and obvious. Sometimes the change of stage occurs slowly and we resist the need to adapt. Imagine the first place you lived...
01 Apr 2021
Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighbourhoods. This...
01 Mar 2021
While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to...