I have a group of entrepreneurs who I mentor on marketing and when I met with them last week the fact that they got so much out of the following story really made me want to share it with you it’s about the Chinese bamboo tree. You plant a little seed, you water it, and [...]
Lenders are in business to make (not lose) money. Consequently when a bank lends money it wants to ensure that it will get paid back. To maximize the possibility of being paid back, the bank wants to make sure that there is sufficient assurance that a person can and will pay back a loan. The [...]
You can’t let one bad apple ruin the whole batch. All be it one HUGE apple i.e. US Sub Prime Lending Here in Canada, we don’t lend to Ninja’s. No Income, No Job, No Assets, tell me that’s not a formula for a housing collapse? Oh wait, it was. In Canada, the zero down mortgage [...]
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s the most highly valued room by buyers, so you want to make it show its best. Here are some tips to create a captivating kitchen: You can cut down on visual clutter by removing items you normally store on the counter. This will help your [...]
When you list your home for sale, it’s best to consider it less of your home and more of a show home. The bathroom truly falls into this category. When buyer’s walk through your home, the last thing they want to see is your personal hygiene items, moldy remnants of steamy showers or a soap [...]
OUTSIDE: Trim all shrubs. Pull all weeds. Flowers planted. Leaves raked. Water lawn to keep green. Pick up and discard or store all implements, materials and debris that are not part of the lawn decor. All windows washed. Garage should be swept, neat and tidy. During the winter, all walks and drives should be shoveled [...]
Why do I need cash now when I’m buying with Zero Down? Why do I need cash now when I’m getting cash back at closing? Why do I need cash now when my family is gifting me money at closing? These are all fair questions, but ones that only consider the closing date and not [...]
Suggesting a higher listing price may be exactly what the seller wants to hear. In fact, it may even establish rapport with the seller. Is it wrong to establish rapport, knowing full well the price is too high? I read a book a couple of years ago on Psychology. Based on the story below, as [...]
You’ve been paying off your mortgage religiously for the past 5 years. Now it’s time for your mortgage to be renewed, good luck getting the best rate! When the time to renew your mortgage comes, you should keep in mind that there are better rates out there. Contact me and I will share the secret [...]
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