Quotes of the Day

Market influencers impact the immediate levels of supply and demand in the real estate market. Their effect is temporary but real. Market influencers have little to do with the fundamental key drivers of the real estate cycle, but that does not mean that market influencers are insignificant! In the Vancouver and Toronto markets from the middle of 2009 to the middle of 2011, a "false boom" occurred. Fuelled by market influencers rather than an actual shift in the real estate cycle. The low interest rates and impending HST worked as market influencers and stimulated real-world, but short-term, demand, thus creating a false perception of a real estate boom. [2011] - Don R. Campbell

Ignoring a problem does not make it go away. In fact, it can simmer away beneath the surface and lead to poor mood and energy levels, and can also cause your moods to become unstable. [2009] - Liz Miller

Regardless of market conditions,the right time to buy is: 1) When you can buy your condo unit at a price that requires no more than one-third of your annual income to cover mortgage payments, maintenance fees, and realty taxes; 2) When you're able to obtain a mortgage at a very favourable interest rate and lock in for many years to recession-proof yourself from exposure to market swings. [2013] - Dan S. Barnabic

The 13 Most Common Female Courtship Gestures and Signals: 1. The Head Toss and Hair Flick. 2. Wet Lips and Pouting, Mouth Slightly Open. 3. Self-Touching. 4. The Limp Wrist. 5. Fondling a Cylindrical Object. 6. Exposed Wrists. 7. Sideways Glance Over Raised Shoulder. 8. Rolling Hips. 9. The Pelvic Tilt. 10. Handbag in Close Proximity. 11. The Knee Point. 12. The Shoe Fondle. 13. The Leg Twine. Other leg signals used by women include crossing and uncrossing the legs slowly in front of the man and gently stroking the thighs with her hand, indicating a desire to be touched. [2004] - Allan Pease

The deposit is generally 5% to 10% of the purchase price. If there were conditions in the offer, and these conditions were not met, then the purchaser would be entitled to receive the full amount of the deposit back. If you are purchasing through a private sale and no realtor is involved, never pay the funds directly to the vendor; pay them to your own lawyer in trust. If a realtor is involved, the funds can be paid to the realtors' trust account or your own lawyer's trust account as the situation dictates. [2006] - Douglas Gray