Rick on Real Estate
1746 Broadoak Crescent L1V4S2 Pickering, ON, Canada

You have to be VERY CAREFUL about who you consider renting your property to. Remember, even if you are renting it out short term or renting your own home for a period of time you are away, you become a Landlord under the Landlord & Tenant Act and ALL aspects apply! http://www.thestar.com//1173615--tenant-from-hell-leaves-s

Interesting article in the Globe and Mail regarding CMHC and what might happen if it were to disappear ....http://www.theglobeandmail.com//can-we-aff/article4573255/

Here's an interesting article on what to consider when pricing your home: http://www.inman.com//tara/3-tips-setting-homes-list-price

WARNING! Condo owners should be aware of this and ensure that it can't happen to them. http://metronews.ca//fraud-forces-condo-owners-to-pay-tho/

Here's a few great ideas on how to maximize the "dead space" under a staircase! http://freshome.com//30-under-stair-shelves-and-storage-s/

You can now search ALL available MLS Listings in the Greater Toronto Area in one spot, often BEFORE they appear on REALTOR.ca! Check out TorontoAreaHomeFinder.com! http://www.torontoareahomefinder.com

Frankly, in my opinion, this should have happened ages ago. It just makes good economic sense. http://ca.reuters.com/ar/businessNews/idCABRE85K01P20120621

For everyone who's kids are getting ready to go to college.... this is a great time to invest in real estate and the future.... I realize that these numbers are from the US, but I doubt there are much different for the Canadian marketplace. It is likely that our numbers would be even better still. Contact me if you want to look at the possibilities anywhere in North America. I have a GREAT network of GREAT agents! http://www.kellerink.com//three-reasons-invest-your-childs

The Toronto Real Estate Board statistics for March are in. Have a look at what happened last month in Toronto real estate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2xxBBsFrLo&feature=share

For those that know me well, posting this article will probably come as a bit of a surprise. Maybe there's hope for my gardening skills yet! (NNNNAAAAAHHHHH!!!) http://www.houselogic.com//gard/common-gardening-mistakes/

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Interesting article regarding Buyers' complaints to the Real Estate Council of Ontario because of the current hot Spring real estate market in Toronto http://www.thestar.com//1152181--bidding-wars-spark-compla

In so far as I have ALWAYS advised my Seller Clients NOT to sign a "Sellers' Property Information Form" (SPIS) for their protection, it appears that it can harm the Buyers too! I will never ask a client of mine to sign something or do something that I would not do myself if I were my own client. The SPIS is a prime example. http://www.aaron.ca/columns/2012-05-26.htm

Good news! Home ownership in Canada is getting more affordable. According to the Royal Bank of Canada, housing affordability improved in the last few months of 2011. Take a look at this article to learn more about the details of this positive report! http://business.financialpost.com//home-ownership-is-gett/ www.city-blast.com.. via City-Blast.com

Interior design at your fingertips! A new website has launched to help you style your home with the help of expert advice from the comfort of your couch, take a look! http://life.nationalpost.com//style-central-direct-design/ www.city-blast.com

Thank you ALL for "liking" my new business page. It can now be reached directly at: www.facebook.com/rickonrealestate

If only 4 more people are kind enough to "Like" my new Business Page, I will be able to get a permanent facebook address for it! Please help!

I just listed this beautiful and extensively upgraded 3 bedroom brick home in Mount Albert (just north of Stouffeville). If you feel like a Sunday drive, drop by between 2 and 4! http://www.74margaretgraham.com