We all need this reminder every so often. One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well.  The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do.  Finally…

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Went to CBC Poetry Slam last night in Roncesvalles… saw some truly great performances. Toronto poet “Truth Is” delivered this spoken word performance last night… it’s called “I Don’t Write Letters To Santa Anymore“. If…

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As Canadian house prices continue to rise, housing affordability has become a serious problem for many Canadians. While a recent report from RBC Economics says that affordability should improve in the coming year, another report…

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Despite advertising claims to the contrary, the Internet is not an experienced real estate professional. It cannot consult, counsel, advise, apply knowledge of local real estate laws and market conditions, make judgments, own the result,…

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Here’s four useful suggestions to increase the probability that your New Year’s resolutions will stick this year. 1. Quantify it Sometimes we are just too vague about what we want.  Therefore, a resolution such as,…

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Things can get a little crazy during the holidays. All the shopping, decking the halls and visions of sugar plums can cause homeowners to lose focus and overlook issues that can turn a season of…

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