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Welcome to our World Famous bTEAM bLOG!

We wrote our first bLOG in September 2010 and haven’t stopped since.

The content you will read here is exclusively written by us and only us. They are created and inspired as a result of our day-to-day work as Realtors.

Wide ranging and occasionally entertaining, we hope you can find some useful reading here. Have a suggestion for something you’d like to write about? Reach out and we’ll make it happen!

b-LOG: Is This The End of The Open House?
Like a warm blanket for the real estate industry, 2020 has proven that just maybe, open houses aren't really that necessary anymore.
Posted: 26/11/2020
b-LOG: The Niagara Top 10
In no particular order, here are 10 noteworthy nuggets from the Niagara real estate market.
Posted: 11/11/2020
b-LOG: The Real Estate Highway
Real estate markets and highways are more similar than you may think. They each have changing characteristics which can make for a pleasant drive or a hellish commute. A relaxing cruise up north or rush hour getting around Toronto....
Posted: 02/11/2020
b-LOG: 2020. A Year Without Compare.
The real estate industry loves to compare the most recent month with the same month last year. Which is kind of hilarious considering the data coming out in 2020...
b-LOG: The Real Estate Ball Game
The first 9 months have proven to be an epic see-saw battle between 2020 and 2019. In this bLOG, we take it a step further and turn it into a baseball game. :)
b-LOG: Control & Frustration
Control & Frustration tend to be the 2 dominant emotions in any real estate market. Especially during a heavy seller's market like we have in the 2nd half of 2020.
b-LOG: The Difference Between Buying New v Re-Sale
A new or used car. A new or used toaster. A new or used home. All of the above comes with it's own particular set of pros & cons. We attempt to break them down here.
b-LOG: The Seller’s Market Ratchet
As a seller's market tightens its grip on the buyers, a ratchet tightens. It may not feel like it but eventually conditions swing and the buyer's regain some form of control.
b-LOG: The First Half of 2020 Market Report
The real estate market in the first 6 months of 2020 have been like a peanut butter & jalapeno sandwich. It is unpredictable and moderately confusing.
b-LOG: How Long Does It REALLY Take To Sell A Home?
Stats. They're like plah-doh, only more fun. This bLOG looks at Days on the Market (how long it takes to sell) and why you should put an asterisk beside it