Quotes of the Day

The prime booking window for airline tickets is somewhere between 20 to 120 days, with the best rates occurring around the 80 to 90 days from the flight. Airbnb pricing has a similar dynamic when you optimize for temporarily during dates with unusually high travel demand, such as when your city has a special event that draws a sudden influx of travelers. Unlike the airline industry however, you won't typically see a large price hike for Airbnb bookings within the final 2 weeks prior to a special event. As the event approaches, you should reduce your pricing to ensure a booking rather than risk having an empty listing during an otherwise busy weekend. For pricing your Airbnb during special events, start high and then steadily reduce your pricing as the date of the event approaches. [2023] - Symon He

Many sales are delayed far longer than they need to be because salespeople are reluctant to ask for the order and bring the transaction to a close. [2004] - Brian Tracy

Placing a cap over the toothbrush head appeared to encourage virulent opportunistic pathogens, like one called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a species of bacteria that is adapted to low-oxygen environments. This is important information for anyone who travels or keeps their toothbrush in a gym bag, drawer, or confined space. [2018] - Ellie Phillips

In big cities like Ottawa and Toronto, multi-unit income properties are very hard to come by for under $1 million. However, in many small towns, you can find some for a fraction of the price with actual rents that are not that far off the big-city numbers. Many small towns in Canada are contracting in size and very little money is put into infrastructure. On the other hand, some small towns are still growing, long after their main economic industry changed (e.g. a growing retired population). You have to find a property that's in distress and far from its potential. And then work hard... That's the simple formula. [2021] - Rejean Venne

Buyers should not assume that real estate will constantly appreciate and never go down, or that if they don't buy "now" the opportunity will never arise again. History shows that real estate markets fluctuate over time. Waiting for the market to slow and correct itself, so real estate can be purchased at more favourable prices, can pay substantial dividends. [2013] - Dan S. Barnabic