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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: Title Insurance - What Is It? How Can It Help Me?
Title Insurance. What's the deal? It's one of the things that comes up in the blur of paperwork when you meet with your lawyer. But it's an important piece of the puzzle!
b-LOG: Ten Things to Avoid Saying When Selling Your Home
Selling your home? This list is full of the Greatest Hits That Sellers Say or Do But Really Shouldn't. Have a read and see what you think.
b-LOG: Moving with Pets - Advice and Tips to Help Them Adjust
Fido? Mittens? Thor? moving with pets comes with it's own set of things to avoid and consider. This edition covers some of those...
b-LOG: Property Taxes Explained
Property Taxes. Everyone's favourite tax! Aside from the other taxes. Love them or hate them, they're an important part of our functional society.
b-LOG: Breaking the Ice with the New Neighbours
Moving into a new home? How do you meet all of these new neighbours? We're all at varying levels of comfort in the field of "ice breaking". Some thoughts...
b-LOG: Mortgages 101. A Pocket Guide to the Types of Mortgages in Canada
Mortgages. Unless you have a Ford F-150 full of cash, you'll likely need one when buying a home. This bLOG covers some of the things you should know.
Posted: 12/02/2018
b-LOG: Getting a Grip on the New Mortgage Rules
The mortgage landscape rules have changed making it a bit more complicated to finance that home. Stress tests, loan-to-value and other fun awaits! :)
b-LOG: Perspective
When selling your home (or doing virtually anything involving other humans), perspective and empathy will go a long way in accomplishing your mission...
b-LOG: Gary's Variety Store
Supply and Demand. Standing out amongst the competition. Appropriate pricing. Cutting corners. A lot to unpack in this one.
b-LOG: Compared to What
Comparing real estate data to previous months, years or markets can be a tricky business. It can paint a picture of a market out of control or dormant, depending on what angle you take...