When it comes to hiring a professional to help you with what is quite possibly the largest investment you have, it is important to ask two types of questions. These ‘7 Questions To Ask Any Real Estate Agent’ provided by Pivotal Aging Innovations will assist you in asking what we refer to as ‘external questions’, […]
Your home is typically the biggest investment you have. It’s also the source of memories, the holder of cherished possessions, and so much more. It’s not bricks and mortar; it’s a living, breathing part of you. And now it’s time to move on to the next phase of your life. To guide you through this […]
The decision to sell a home can be driven by a variety of influences. A new job, a new baby, or a significant life change (such as parents moving into your home or out of theirs) can trigger the need to move on from your current home. I always maintain that selling your home is […]
Have you ever thought about renting out your basement as a secondary suite? Once your family dynamic changes, your basement can be transformed from a playspace to a pay-space. Creating a separate living space for a tenant can be an affordable option for renters in a busy market like Toronto or Vaughan and an income […]
When living in their current home in Ontario is no longer the best choice for an elderly loved one, the next step might be to move them into a senior housing community. Making this type of transition can be emotionally exhausting for the family and deciding on a retirement living option can be overwhelming. Understanding […]
What the heck is actually happening right now? This a question many people are trying to come to terms with right now, both on a personal and a professional level. The Vaughan market has always been a wild ride. I’ve watched this city above Toronto grow up over the last 27+ years of my […]
Let’s get right to the point and address the ‘F’ word. This nasty four-letter word is what’s holding you back from investing in real estate. It keeps people frozen in indecision. It’s limiting and crippling, but only because it’s ruled by a lack of good information. Four letters are getting in the way of something […]
Getting a home ready for sale is exciting as it means you’re one step closer to moving into a new property and embracing the opportunities that come with it. When maximizing a home’s value for walk-throughs by potential buyers, home staging can take your interior to the next level and increase its value. I’m excited […]
In Ontario, it has been long recognized that there are often unique and varying challenges experienced by the aging homeowner that necessitated the development of specialized skill sets and further education for Real Estate Agents enabling them to meet the needs of their aging clients. There are two primary accreditation’s that agents can undertake to […]
We all cringe when our parents tried to give us “The Talk”. It’s an awkward situation for any pre-teen, and the conversations didn’t get any easier to bear as we entered into the teenage years. Now, in our own adulthood with aging parents, we need to turn the tables on them. It’s our turn to […]
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