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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
- Ready to fall back? When daylight saving time ends in Canada October 3, 2024Get ready to set those clocks back an hour, Canada.Michelle Butterfield
- Extremist attack on Jewish community ‘realistic possibility,’ intelligence report says October 3, 2024Canada's terrorism threat assessment centre warned of 'escalating antisemitic activity.'Stewart Bell
- School closure ban means Ontario boards spending ‘limited’ funds to keep buildings open: docs October 3, 2024Documents written for Ontario’s education minister admit a moratorium on closing schools is stretching the already thin budgets boards have to manage to breaking point.Isaac Callan
- Niederreiter scores twice as Winnipeg Jets dump Flames 5-2 in preseason contest October 3, 2024The Jets struck for three goals in the third period in a 5-2 preseason win over the Calgary Flames.Christian Aumell
- Burnaby barred from ‘negative public communications’ about TMX under $20M deal October 3, 2024In a statement, the City of Burnaby said it had finalized a 'community contribution agreement' with Trans Mountain that will deliver $20.1 million to the municipalitySimon Little
Good News
- Strange Rock Found on Mars with Zebra Markings Has NASA Scientists ‘Excited’ October 2, 2024Last month, while trundling across the Martian landscape, the eyes of the Perseverance Mars rover settled on an extraordinary rock. Featuring black and white striations like Alpine granite, it has NASA scientists excited that the rover is entering an area where new discoveries about the planet can be made. Sighting it with the Mastcam-Z, NASA’s […]Andy Corbley
- When Dying Boy’s Life Support Was Turned off He Began Improving–and Went Home with Parents October 2, 2024A 4-year-old has become the first patient known to British medical history to be taken off life-support and proceeded to recover—so much so that he went home with his parents. This story revolves around a sensitive topic about terminally ill patients, decisions around the ends of lives, sometimes young ones, and what roles do parents, […]Andy Corbley
- This Hurricane-Proof Florida Development Easily Endured Helene, Ian, and Idalia–Proving Climate Designs Work October 2, 2024First Ian, then Idalia, now Helene—a special housing development in Florida has withstood them all. Without any doubt, the neighborhood at Hunter Point in Cortez along the Gulf Coast has lived up to its billing of hurricane-proof, as the storm that has ravaged the southeastern United States was endured without issue. Helene made landfall last […]Andy Corbley
- India’s Rhino Stronghold Sees 86% Drop in Poaching and Five-Fold Increase in Rhinos October 2, 2024Since 2016, poaching of one-horned rhinoceroses in India’s Assam state has fallen 86% after a change in government brought determined action to protect them By expanding protected areas and bolstering ranger patrols, the steady growth in the number of rhinos, seen since the late 60s, has now accelerated to the point where 3,000 horns grace […]Andy Corbley
- Trail Camera Shows ‘Truly Amazing’ Bear – Born with 2-Legs and Walking Tall in West Virginia (WATCH) October 1, 2024A black bear born without front legs has been sighted more or less thriving in the mountains of West Virginia. Though not unheard of, it’s wild to be able to see the animal’s natural movement, having been transformed, by consequence of his birth, from a quadrupedal animal to a bipedal animal like us. “The area […]Andy Corbley
LIFEHACK
- How to Set and Crush Your Goals in 2024: Expert Tips and Examples July 22, 2024Ah, 2024. Another year, another set of resolutions gathering dust by February, right? Not this time. Let’s face it – we’ve all been there, setting lofty goals only to watch them fizzle out faster than a New Year’s Eve sparkler. But here’s the kicker: it’s not about cramming more into your day like it’s a […]Leon Ho
- Mind, Body, Soul: 30 Journal Prompts to Nurture Every Aspect of Your Life July 8, 2024Have you ever experienced that moment when you’re faced with an empty page, pen poised, ideas swirling in your mind but refusing to materialize into words? I can totally relate. It’s like standing on the edge of a cliff, captivated by the scenery yet hesitant to take that initial leap. But imagine if I shared […]Leon Ho
- Setting Life Goals: The Path to Fulfillment and Success July 1, 2024Have you ever felt like you’re drifting through life, unsure of where you’re headed or what you’re working towards? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves caught up in the day-to-day hustle, losing sight of our bigger aspirations and dreams. But what if there was a way to change that? What if […]Leon Ho
- 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
CTV News
- For Canadians seeking a non-mRNA COVID vaccine, lack of Novavax shot is 'unfair,' advocates say October 3, 2024The federal government's decision to not provide Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine this respiratory virus season raises health equity concerns, experts and advocates say, as some Canadians look to the U.S. to get the shot.
- Rare Israeli strike in central Beirut kills 7 as troops battle Hezbollah in southern Lebanon October 3, 2024An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in central Beirut killed seven Hezbollah-affiliated civilian first responders.
- With the U.S. election approaching, could American voters in Canada make a difference? October 3, 2024With the U.S. election widely predicted to be a close race, some believe American voters in Canada and overseas will be crucial in helping elect the new president about a month from now.
- What it's like to interview a narco October 3, 2024Drug smuggling is the main industry for Mexican cartels, but migrant smuggling is turning into a financial windfall. In this fourth installment of CTV W5's 'Narco Jungle: The Death Train,' Avery Haines is in Juarez where she speaks with one of the human smugglers known as 'coyotes.'
- Albertan first Canadian veteran to compete in Mrs. Universe pageant October 2, 2024In less than a year, an Alberta woman has gone from gracing the stage at her first pageant to competing at the Mrs. Universe pageant in South Korea. She's making history by becoming the first Canadian veteran to compete internationally.
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
- Are Canada’s Jews at a tipping point? Most are anxious, many are fearful, and some have moved away October 3, 2024The October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel and a year of hard war in Gaza spill into everyday life in Canada’s neighbourhoods, often in dramatic waysAdrian Humphreys
- Michael Higgins: Liberals have turned Canada into a country that rewards terrorism October 3, 2024In the year since October 7, anti-Israel protests continue to flood streets, and the Liberals are angling to recognize Palestinian statehoodMichael Higgins
- Colby Cosh: The Supreme Court, where pre-1970s rulings don’t matter October 3, 2024Chief Justice Richard Wagner has the factually questionable belief that older rulings are irrelevant in Canadian lawColby Cosh
- Raymond J. de Souza: Shohei Ohtani delivers Major League Baseball a redemption arc October 3, 2024Ohtani’s recent play brought joy to the game — something Pete Rose, who died Monday, denied fans over the last 35 yearsFather Raymond J. de Souza
- Mark Milke: Criminalizing residential school ‘denialism’ would silence Indigenous voices, too October 3, 2024Many First Nations people have provided important nuance to the debate. Their views should not be made illegalSpecial to National Post
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
