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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
- Trump pushes ban on large investors buying houses to ease U.S. homebuying January 7, 2026Trump's proposal is tapping into long-standing fears that corporate ownership of homes has pushed out traditional buyers, forcing more people to rent.Globalnews Digital
- Saskatchewan’s Moe hopes Carney makes trade progress in China visit January 7, 2026Premier Scott Moe is hoping Prime Minister Mark Carney can make progress on market access for canola, which remains subject to Chinese tariffs.Globalnews Digital
- Ontario police officer arrested after gun fired inside home, bullet enters neighbour’s house January 7, 2026Police say that on Dec. 31 an off-duty officer's personal gun was discharged inside their home and a bullet entered a neighbouring west-end home. The officer was charged on Jan. 7.Greg Davis
- Canada’s 2026 census starts this spring — and 32K jobs are up for grabs January 7, 2026The year 2026 marks another census year in Canada, and more than 30,000 Canadians could even find themselves working for the federal government to help make it happen.Ari Rabinovitch
- Escaped dog found, rescued using drones along New Jersey turnpike January 7, 2026Abbie, a 9-year-old golden retriever mix, was travelling with several other dogs from a South Carolina shelter to a planned new home in Maine.Globalnews Digital
Good News
- New York City Had the Lowest Number of Shootings in its History Last Year January 7, 2026Of all the challenges Zohran Mamdani will face taking charge of the biggest city in the US, shootings isn’t one of them, as the Big Apple recorded fewer in 2025 than any year on record. “In 2025, New York City recorded 688 shooting incidents, the lowest number in the city’s history. That didn’t just […]Andy Corbley
- 100 Miles of Derelict Fencing Removed by Rewilders Across the Great Plains in Montana January 7, 2026The largest private land conservation project in America passed a milestone of rewilding the Great Plains last year. The nonprofit American Prairie recently celebrated the new year with a report that it had successfully removed the 100th mile of derelict barbed wire fencing on its land holdings. All rolled up, the thorny barrier amounted to […]Andy Corbley
- ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025–the Most on Record January 7, 20262025 was a big year for one of Florida’s premier manatee rescue organizations. ZooTampa released 26 rehabilitated manatees back into Florida waters in 2025—the highest number in its long history. The accomplishment, the zoo stated, underscores its pivotal role in conserving this iconic species and its role within the manatee rescue network in the state. […]Andy Corbley
- German Households Pass €10 Trillion in Savings After Disciplined Decade of Highest Savings Rates January 7, 2026Having maintained the highest household savings rate among European countries for 10 years, German citizens have together squirreled away $11 trillion in personal wealth. This gargantuan rainy day fund was the result of a 20-21% average savings rate maintained by the country between 2014 and 2024. It ranked among the highest savings rates of any […]Andy Corbley
- Birds-of-Paradise Flashy Feathers also Glow in Biofluorescence, Surprise Discovery Demonstrates January 6, 2026Birds-of-paradise have long dazzled us with their incredibly vibrant and varied plumage, but researchers studying the group have recently made an even more incredible discovery. Plumage on 37 of 45 birds-of-paradise species emit biofluorescence meaning molecules inside the feathers absorb UV light and release it as a yellow-green glow. From long spindly plumes, to bright […]Andy Corbley
LIFEHACK
- Why Do I Keep Failing My Goals? The Real Reasons + How to Actually Achieve Them November 26, 2025You set the goal with genuine excitement. This time would be different. You downloaded the app, bought the planner, told everyone about your intentions. Two months later, the app sends notifications you ignore, the planner collects dust, and you avoid conversations about your “progress.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Over 90% of people fail to […]Leon Ho
- Why Life Feels Like Constant Problem-Solving (And How to Actually Chill) October 30, 2025TL;DR: Living means having needs. And having needs means there’s always a gap between “how things are” and “how we want them to be.” Closing those gaps? That’s literally problem-solving. You’re hungry, so you need food. You’re tired but have work tomorrow, so you need to balance rest and responsibility. Your phone battery is dying, […]Leon Ho
- Why Do I Have No Energy? The Science-Backed Energy Management Framework for Overwhelmed High-Achievers October 9, 2025Discover why you have no energy and learn the science-backed COM-B framework for energy management. Practical strategies for high-achievers to reclaim vitality. The post Why Do I Have No Energy? The Science-Backed Energy Management Framework for Overwhelmed High-Achievers appeared first on LifeHack.Leon Ho
- What Is Attention Residue? The Hidden Focus Killer That’s Sabotaging Your Productivity October 9, 2025Introduction You’re deep in thought working on an important presentation when your boss interrupts with an “urgent” request. Twenty minutes later, when you return to your presentation, your mind feels scattered and unfocused. You can’t quite get back into the flow you had before. Sound familiar? That mental fog isn’t just regular distraction. It’s attention […]Leon Ho
- Cognitive Overload Symptoms: 15 Warning Signs Your Brain Is Overwhelmed (And How to Fix It) July 30, 2025Picture this: You’re on a video call, nodding along while secretly checking emails, mentally calculating if you have enough pasta for dinner, and half-listening to your kids arguing about whose turn it is on the iPad. Sound familiar? You’re not alone and you’re not imagining that life feels more overwhelming than ever. These are classic […]Leon Ho
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
- Americans urged to eat urge less sugar, more protein in revised dietary guidelines from White House January 7, 2026While the guidelines fall short of the dramatic overhaul officials promised, they emphasize many of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s personal nutrition principlesBloomberg News
- Chris Selley: British police allegedly lied to avoid protecting Jews from haters. Sound familiar? January 7, 2026West Midlands Police seem to have essentially blamed Jewish soccer fans for their own persecutionChris Selley
- Pentagon is asking Toronto sex store to stop sending spicy toys to a U.S. naval base, shop owner says January 7, 2026Two letters from U.S. Department of War were discovered inside boxes of returned adult itemsStewart Lewis
- Estimated 2,500 undeclared foreign agents operate in Canada: Ottawa January 7, 2026About 1,550 businesses and 872 individuals will need to declare their foreign influence activities targeting Canada once the registry is up and runningChristopher Nardi
- Women fatally shot during confrontation with ICE agents in Minneapolis January 7, 2026Department of Homeland Security said agent feared for his life when the woman drove her car toward himBloomberg News
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
