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Comment on The soul of the real estate agent: Far beyond the compensation and legal background noise by Jim Carroll

Jim Carroll — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:32:43 +0000

You do something you love to do and at the end of it you get paid. Well said Jonathan.

Comment on The soul of the real estate agent: Far beyond the compensation and legal background noise by Heidi Gross, RE/MAX Kelowna

Heidi Gross, RE/MAX Kelowna — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:34:10 +0000

In reply to Suze Cumming. Yes!

Comment on Join us for a life-changing event: How you can help Bruce Johnson hit $1 million for SickKids by Nelson Goulart

Nelson Goulart — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 22:01:08 +0000

Wonderful initiative for a great cause.

Comment on Young GTA buyers shift from downtown condos to suburban homes: Here’s why it’s a problem by Noor Gill

Noor Gill — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:08:02 +0000

In reply to Robert Ede, Broker, Toronto.

Albeit it is a business, it is still a residential property and as long as operators register with the City of Toronto and remit 6% MAT on all rentals it is still legal.

For the reason of allowing in Toronto, I refer you to Chapter 547 Licensing and Registration of Short-Term Rentals by the City of Toronto.

With respect to zoning issues, I refer you to By-Law 613-2018 passed by the council of the City of Toronto.

Comment on The soul of the real estate agent: Far beyond the compensation and legal background noise by Suze Cumming

Suze Cumming — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:49:42 +0000

Beautifully said Jonathan. Thank you.

Comment on These marketing tools help real estate agents connect with clients and close more deals by Sherry Rioux

Sherry Rioux — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:48:54 +0000

I would like to know how many REALTORS have secured a buy or sell by using social media. I am just curious as we do extensive social media marketing but I can’t say we’ve ever had an inquiry or a deal because of it.

Comment on Now is prime time to invest in pre-construction properties — help your clients turn a profit by Michael Facella

Michael Facella — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:38:57 +0000

I see absolutely no value in pre-construction at this time. In Toronto there are close to 10,000 resale condos for sale, and the vast majority are selling between $900-$1000 a sq ft while pre-construction hovers around $1500 a sq. ft. Why would anyone spend up to 60% more for a pre-construction? The other issue is 60% of all new projects are purchased by investors, and they want tiny units to rent out. And judging by the ridiculous amount of condos on the market being 500 sq ft, it’s obvious no one wants to actually own them. It’s time for builders and policy makers to get back to building units that people want to live in, and more important get rid of short term rentals, it is killing the downtown core.

Comment on Young GTA buyers shift from downtown condos to suburban homes: Here’s why it’s a problem by Robert Ede, Broker, Toronto

Robert Ede, Broker, Toronto — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:48:30 +0000

Short-term rentals are a Commercial use (like a hotel) of residential property WITHIN a residential zone.

This is rarely legal.

Why is it permitted at all (save and except within a portion of an owner-occupied property)?

Tax issues and non-compliance with zoning should have made this “disrupter” a non-starter.

Comment on Kitec plumbing: The myth and the mystery by Colin Niven

Colin Niven — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:38:56 +0000

The problem is getting condo insurance coverage. I told my insurance broker I had Kitec and she said she was obligated to inform my insurance company, Intact. They gave me a 60-day deadline to have it replaced. I ended up getting a policy with another company. I have heard many times that you have to inform your insurance company about the Kitec, or, in the case of a flood, you might not be covered. Problem is…my broker said if they know you have Kitec virtually no insurance company with take you on.

Comment on Cottage country merger: Century 21 Granite Realty + Century 21 All Seasons Realty by Jeff Gingerich

Jeff Gingerich — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:27:19 +0000

Congrats and best wishes!