Quotes of the Day

As one grows older, the pool of eligible and available men and women becomes smaller. The decision to marry is often influenced by the fear of being single and alone and the need to form a secure attachment. A person may feel pressure to marry and may settle for someone who might be a marital risk. Some people at this stage may marry realizing there is a tradeoff and enter into their marriage aware of and prepared for some of the conflicts and pitfalls ahead. [2011] - Isabelle Fox

We suggest that you allow the agent to present the offer to the seller without you if they prefer, but reserve the right to meet with the seller if the agent can't get the offer accepted. This challenges the agent to push for acceptance. [2004] - Mike Summey

Notwithstanding market conditions, always start with a lower offer, say, 75 percent of the asking price. If the broker doesn't want to present your low offer, find another one who will. If there are multiple offers for the condo unit you're interested in, don't let your broker get you into a bidding war. Walk away and consider another unit. [2013] - Dan S. Barnabic

Many real estate companies and CMHC have free surveys on a quarterly or monthly basis, giving average rental prices in specific areas for specific types of properties. You don't want too high a number of rental houses or condos, as that will increase competition and possibly reduce the overall desirability of the neighborhood. [2006] - Douglas Gray

Publish a privacy policy. Link to your privacy statement prominently on every page, especially on web forms. It can be as simple as a reassuring sentence: "E-mail addresses are kept private." Or "We respect your privacy and will keep your personal information completely confidential as stated in our Privacy Policy." Or "We never have and never will share your e-mail with anyone else." [2004] - Dan Gooder Richard