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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
- Studies suggest public transit may improve health August 20, 2026Although there are safety concerns coming from transit riders, a study is showing public transportation can improve health with physical activity, well-being, and community.Ashley Beherns
- Cell phone delivery scam continues to defraud Canadians August 20, 2026B.C. resident Jeannie Moss says she owes Rogers over $4,000 after being scammed. “They had my phone number, my address, everything,” Moss told Consumer Matters.Anne Drewa
- Two teens facing charges after police chase involving electric dirt bikes August 20, 2026Police say they were called to Coach Hill around 1:30 a.m. after getting reports that three teens had been "performing stunts and operating their electric dirt bikes dangerously."Craig Momney
- Farmers moving to Nova Scotia where farm costs same as 1-bedroom condo in B.C. August 20, 2026Celina and her partner, Nick, have been farming the land since 2022, producing blueberries, citrus fruits and a place for some animals to call home.Amy Judd
- Two B.C. men receive duty-to-warn notices about threats to their lives August 20, 2026Manjinder Singh from Abbotsford organizes a monthly rally outside of Vancouver's Indian consulate and said RCMP issued him a duty-to-warn notice last week.Travis Prasad
Good News
- Internet Showers DoorDash Driver and Fiancé with Wedding Gifts Thanks to Note he Left in the Bag August 19, 2026When a TikTok influencer and NYT bestselling author received her DoorDash meal in early August, a hand-scrawled note in the bag caught her eye. The words were from the delivery driver: “Your tip is helping make our wedding possible,” it read. “It means the world to us.Andy Corbley
- White Storks Make Historic Return to the English Midlands After 600-year Absence August 19, 2026The last time a white stork nested in Derbyshire in the English Midlands region, the country’s King Henry VI was declaring war against the Duchy of Brittany and the Kingdom of France, while an independent Venice won a war against Serbia at a city that’s now in Albania. Indeed, the large white wings of the […]Andy Corbley
- Italian Police Recover Stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse Artworks Worth Millions August 19, 2026From the Italian police’s crack art crimes team comes the news that 3 stolen paintings by famous French artists were recovered and returned to their owners. The Carabinieri, or military police, report that the paintings had been stolen in a heist from the private museum of the Magnani Rocca Foundation on March 22nd. They include Fish by […]Andy Corbley
- Zion Becomes First National Park to Get All-Terrain Wheelchair for Public Use August 19, 2026The world renowned Zion National Park has become the first to offer an all-terrain wheelchair for disabled visitors who want to enjoy the canyon system’s trails. The equipment was made available thanks to a charitable nonprofit which used donated funds to purchase the wheelchair on behalf of Zion. In going through the process of outfitting […]Andy Corbley
- Boston Aims to Tackle 100-year Flood Risks with $10 Billion in Infrastructure Projects August 18, 2026Expected to see 10 to 18 inches of sea level rise over the next 25 years, the city of Boston and the US Army Corps of Engineers have released a feasibility study for 20 separate infrastructure projects to protect the historic city’s coastline. The study estimates that if nothing is done, costs to the city’s […]Andy Corbley
Toronto Star
- Blue Jays vs. Rays: Jesus Sanchez earns iron glove in Tampa house of errors August 20, 2026The Jays left-fielder committing two massive miscues in left field in the Rays' win Wednesday night.
- Canada-U.S. trade recap, analysis: Trump touts new deal; top negotiators say agreement is close; Carney says Canada secured 'best terms' for key sectors August 19, 2026Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said that Canada "maintained our tough line on supply management, and I'm very confident in these discussions."Star staff and wire services
- Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their kids are moving back to the U.K. this month in a surprise twist August 19, 2026After six years in California, the couple will reportedly be back in time for the new school year, along with Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5.
- Longtime Liberal MP Shaun Chen is running for city council in his home riding August 19, 2026After resigning his seat in the House of Commons earlier this month, the local politician now seeks office closer to home.
- Melissa Grelo leaves CTV's 'The Social' as the talk show becomes a video podcast: 'Time to move on' August 19, 2026After 13 seasons, the daytime TV show will be making some big changes.
National Post
- NASA calls off risky mission to save falling satellite August 20, 2026A spacecraft built by Katalyst Space launched in July with the goal of boosting the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, but it suffered control issues after launchBloomberg News
- Carney asks provinces to end bans on U.S. alcohol sales as part of trade deal August 20, 2026Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston told reporters the news after a call with Carney, added he was willing to end the ban pending a resolved dealScott Stinson
- Prince Harry and wife Meghan to move back to U.K., British press reports August 19, 2026The Telegraph says they plan to 'settle in a private, non-royal residence, which is said to be located outside London' by the end of the monthAFP
- Chris Selley: Two court challenges. The least important, you’ve probably heard of August 19, 2026My advice: Don’t cheer on court rulings or laws just because you agree with their stated aimsChris Selley
- Afternoon front page: Trump says U.S. stakeholers will be ‘thrilled’ with trade deal; many Canadians want an election to follow; and more August 19, 2026Catch up on the stories we’re following todayNational Post Staff
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
