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Helping clients to buy or sell their home, and providing answers to questions on how best to navigate the real estate transaction, is my honour and privilege.
As an experienced Royal LePage REALTOR®, I will help you understand the current market conditions, analyze your needs and wants, review your budget and guide you to homes that fit your criteria. At Royal LePage, helping you is what we do™
Global News
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- How a financial scandal rocked an Ontario agency for vulnerable children May 11, 2024A former Peel CAS finance director, who was arrested and had charges later withdrawn, is speaking out about an agency rocked by allegations of financial mismanagement.Isaac Callan
- More than half of working moms worry about losing job flexibility. Why? May 11, 2024The survey found 68 per cent of working moms said they were worried about losing flexibility at their job this year, with more than half feeling stuck.Sean Previl
- Tow truck driver after near-death experience on N.S. highway: ‘We fear for our lives’ May 11, 2024A tow truck operator says he's lucky to be alive after he was almost struck by a car this week while responding a crash along a busy Nova Scotia highway.Skye Bryden-Blom
- Vape liquids may release hundreds of toxic chemicals when inhaled, study finds May 11, 2024The Ireland-based researchers found about 127 acute toxins, 153 health hazards and 225 irritants in the studied vaping products.Naomi Barghiel
Good News
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- Texas Food Bank Builds Housing for the People Who Need Their Food–Right Next Door May 10, 2024A food bank in a fast-growing Texas community is building affordable housing next to its bank, to ensure people who have to juggle food and rent are able to with minimal effort. The 51-unit apartment complex hasn’t gone up yet, but planning has begun for facilities that would temporarily house people struggling to afford the […]Andy Corbley
- Photographer Creates Stunning Artwork by Taking Close-up Images of Eyes–Each One Is Unique May 10, 2024Andriana Green captures the unique patterns and colors of the human iris before transforming the results into beautiful works of art. Stunning macro images show the ‘windows of the soul’ looking like other-worldly planets, as a yin and yang and also connected as wheels on a bike. The colorful new photography trend has increasingly seen […]Andy Corbley
- NOAA Predicts Potential Aurora Tonight as Far South as Alabama After Severe Solar Storm Witnessed May 10, 2024Having spotted peculiar activity on the Sun, a federal agency has issued an advisory that the Aurora Borealis may be seen as may south as Alabama or Northern California. The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)—a division of the National Weather Service—is monitoring the Sun following a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) […]Andy Corbley
- Telecom Boxes Becoming EV Charging Stations Across Britain–60,000 Curbside Cabinets Could Be Adapted May 9, 2024British telecom giant BT Group is now converting curbside cable boxes into charging stations for electric cars, helping Great Britain accelerate its transition to a net zero emissions economy. Many of BT’s existing curbside cabinets are becoming obsolete due to people moving to wireless telephone and cable provision, but the same lines that provide electricity […]Andy Corbley
LIFEHACK
- What is a Milestone? A SMART-er Approach to Achieving Your Life Goals April 29, 2024We all have big dreams and ambitious goals we’d love to accomplish, like getting that major promotion while still having quality family time, getting fit and healthy despite a crazy busy schedule, or saving up enough to retire early and pursue our passions. The problem is that these huge, life-changing objectives can feel so daunting […]Leon Ho
- Discovering Your North Star: Crafting an Inspiring and Authentic Mission April 29, 2024Have you ever felt totally uninspired by those vague corporate mission statements? The ones that say things like “To be the world’s most trusted provider of integrated solutions”? Or by those vague New Year’s resolutions? The ones that say things like “Get in shape” or “Be a better person”? Blah blah blah. What does that […]Leon Ho
- Reimagining Goal Setting: The Power of Northstar Goals April 29, 2024A few years back, I found myself in a rut with goal-setting. I had all these grand ambitions, but making actual progress always felt like an uphill battle. I’d set huge goals like “become a famous entrepreneur” or “get shredded,” but within months, my motivation would fizzle and I’d be back where I started. Even […]Leon Ho
- Reclaim Your Time: Conquer the 4 Major Time Wasters April 23, 2024In our fast-paced, modern world, time is our most precious commodity. We’re constantly juggling responsibilities, chasing dreams, and trying to make the most of every moment. But have you ever felt like your days are slipping away, consumed by activities that don’t truly enrich your life? It’s a common struggle, and the culprit is often […]Leon Ho
- Boost Your Life: Ultimate Guide on How to Be More Present January 18, 2024In today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to find ourselves caught in a perpetual loop of jumping from one task to another, without ever pausing to savor the moment we’re living in. I’ve noticed this in my own life and heard it echoed by friends and readers alike. It’s a common struggle, yet it’s […]Leon Ho
CTV News
- Bouchard lifts Edmonton Oilers to 4-3 overtime win over Canucks in Game 2 May 11, 2024Evan Bouchard scored 5:38 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers bounced back for a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Friday.
- Video shows naked raccoon catching B.C. family by surprise May 11, 2024When Marvin Henschel spotted a strange and hairless creature wandering through a front lawn in B.C.'s Lower Mainland, he could barely believe his eyes.
- Barron Trump declines to serve as an RNC delegate May 10, 2024Former U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has declined to serve as a delegate at this summer’s Republican National Convention, according to a senior Trump campaign adviser and a statement from Melania Trump's office.
- McGill University seeks emergency injunction to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment May 10, 2024McGill University has filed a request for an injunction to have the pro-Palestinian encampment removed from its campus.
- Which Canadian cities have the highest and lowest grocery prices? May 10, 2024Where you live plays a big factor in what you pay at the grocery store. And while it's no secret the same item may have a different price depending on the store, city or province, we wanted to see just how big the differences are, and why.
Toronto Star
- Read the latest on Meta’s plan to remove Canadian News from Facebook and Instagram July 3, 2023In fact, Meta is willing to withhold vital information from Canadians by blocking news on their platforms – including Facebook and Instagram.Help your friends stay informedYou can help your friends and family guard against the news gap by sharing these…
National Post
- A renewed Russian offensive on Ukraine’s Kharkiv forces about 1700 civilians to evacuate May 11, 2024KYIV, Ukraine (AP) _ Russian forces began a renewed ground assault on Ukraine’s northeast, killing and injuring several and forcing more than 1,700 civilians to evacuate from the Kharkiv region, local officials said Saturday. Artillery, mortar, and aerial bombardments hit more than 30 different towns and villages, leaving at least three people dead and five […]The Associated Press
- Chris Selley: Greasy party politics is no laughing matter May 11, 2024If Big Dairy can buy a candidate or a party leader, why wouldn't Beijing have a go?Chris Selley
- Colby Cosh: Javier Milei’s careful game of Diplomacy 101 (Falklands edition) May 11, 2024The Argentine president won't drop his state's claim to the islands, but he doesn’t want conflict with the British eitherColby Cosh
- Conrad Black: Political correctness and faddish zealotry had no more effective opponent than Rex Murphy May 11, 2024He became almost Churchillian in his erudite righteousness when facing what he considered to be unjustConrad Black
- NP View: Biden sides with Hamas May 11, 2024Blocking arms sales to Israel is a 'red line' that Washington should not crossNational Post View
Should I Buy or Sell First?
Do you buy your next home before selling? Or do you sell your current home before buying?
It really depends on you.
If you buy first, your home hunting will be less rushed and you can spend more time making sure your new house fits as many of your needs as possible. When you make an offer, you can make it conditional on the sale of your current home or you can discuss the possibility of bridge-financing with your lending institution in case your new home closes before your current home sells and you need to pay for two homes at the same time.
If you sell first, you may be in a position where you may need to find a temporary place to live if you are unable to find a home you will be happy with before your current home's closing date. Some people reach out to family or friends who may have some extra room for a few months and some people look for a short-term rental property.
Your Agent can give you information about the current real estate market conditions and how that affects buyers and sellers but it is ultimately up to you to decide which variables you are able to live with and which options make sense for your financial situation.
I am grateful for the many fabulous people I have had the pleasure of helping and hope that you will be next!
Pinar Tahirbegi | [email protected] | Direct: 416-801-5308
Spoken Languages: English / Anglais, Japanese / Japonais and Turkish / Turque
