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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
- McKenna scores winner, Maple Leafs top Sharks October 20, 2026Gavin McKenna scored the winner on a third-period power play as the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game slide Monday with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks.Globalnews Digital
- Family devastated after charges stayed in 2018 fatal hit-and-run near Terrace October 20, 2026Taylor Stogryn, 37, and Conrad Wierzbicki, 35, were charged with indignity to human remains and obstructing justice following a deadly hit-and-run in Terrace nearly eight years agoKristen Robinson
- Winnipeg Jets recall Brayden Yager from Manitoba Moose October 20, 2026The Jets placed Josh Morrissey on injured reserve and called up Brayden Yager on Monday.Russ Hobson
- Could change in B.C. municipal elections echo in provincial vote? October 20, 2026Former Surrey councillor Barinder Rasode said it appeared to be an election driven by a desire for change, not an ideological shift.Jordan Armstrong
- Alberta voting locations extend hours after late openings, delaying referendum results October 19, 2026Elections Alberta says that for various reasons some locations opened late, so it cannot release unofficial results until 10 p.m. when the last polling station closes.Alessia Simona Maratta
Good News
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- Unprecedented Collab Between China and The Met Uncovers Secrets of Huge Chinese Mural in NYC October 19, 2026A major arts and heritage conservation project in China has born unexpected fruit thousands of miles away in New York City. In the Chinese arts and antiquities gallery of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a 50-foot-long mural devours the attention of an entire room with its arrangement of Buddha and his attendants. The Medicine Buddha […]Andy Corbley
- Brazil Ends Long Tradition of 6-Day Workweek via Constitutional Amendment October 19, 2026With Brazil’s senate voting 75 to 1 in favor, one wonders what took them so long? The nation was one of the richest in the world that still had a customary 6-day workweek, with fulltime employment considered 44 hours, rather than the 40 we know of in the US. That changed with the introduction of […]Andy Corbley
- Simple ‘Soil Steaming’ Found as Effective Replacement for Chemicals in Organic Strawberry Farming October 19, 2026A mere puff of steam could be the ticket to much larger and reliable strawberry yields in California, the LA Times reported. University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) researchers have been developing boiling water vapor as an alternative to chemical fumigants for the sterilization of the soil strawberries are grown in, which are believed to […]Andy Corbley
- Contact With Nature is Linked to Healthy Eating, Shows Encouraging New Study October 18, 2026A new study has discovered that contact with nature may help people develop healthier eating habits. The research from Anglia Ruskin University in the UK is reportedly the first to provide evidence that exposure to natural environments can influence people’s relationship with food. The study, published in the journal Body Image, involved 500 UK adults […]Good News Network
Toronto Star
- Don't bet on Mark Carney to win the Nobel Peace Prize. At least, not yet October 1, 2026The question around Carney’s Nobel prospects is whether he has accomplished enough beyond Canada’s borders to merit the award.
- Carney gives Alberta pipeline special interest designation, to be called Pacific Link October 1, 2026Carney is scheduled to be in Fort McMurray, Alta., with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to deliver the news.Fakiha Baig The Canadian Press
- AI agent attempted to hack Library and Archives Canada, says U.S. research group October 1, 2026The incident report details "aggressive attempts" to access public data on Canadian and U.S. government web pages.The Canadian Press
- Anthony Stolarz repays Maple Leafs’ faith with electric season debut October 1, 2026Forward Easton Cowan also stands out with spotlight trained on Gavin McKenna.
- Many Canadian kids don't feel like they belong in sport. How can we change that? October 1, 2026Jumpstart has partnered with ThinkSport and is looking to direct more of its $30 million in annual funding toward fixing systemic problems in the Canadian sport system.
National Post
- Witness at Toronto gold heist trial says snitching is never ‘a positive thing’ but his sudden memory loss isn’t out of fear October 19, 2026After much testimony marked by little memory and complaints of ‘feeling triggered’ by questions, Arsalan Chaudhary was asked if his reticence was more about prison culture than mental healthAdrian Humphreys
- Afternoon front page: Tears, prayers for Wainwright; Muslim Brotherhood influence in Canada; and more October 19, 2026Catch up on the stories we’re following todayChris Knight
- Alberta votes on leaving Canada: 1.3 million ballots cast in advance; early results expected after 10 p.m. MT October 19, 2026More than 800,000 advanced ballots were already cast before voting day, with results expected to roll in late Monday nightJesse Snyder
- High personal income taxes drag down Canada’s tax competitiveness, new study finds October 19, 2026After more than a year of a trade war with the U.S., Canada was also given a poor grade in its cross-border tax regimeSimon Tuck
- Scott Stinson: Ontario’s electricity-import deal with U.S. undercuts Doug Ford’s energy tough talk October 19, 2026The Premier has previously suggested that electricity exports to the U.S. could be a useful weapon in ongoing trade warScott Stinson
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 | pinar@royallepage.ca | Direct: 416-801-5308
Spoken Languages: English / Anglais, Japanese / Japonais and Turkish / Turque
