by Rick Crouch | Sep 28, 2022 | Business Matters, Buying & Selling, Real Estate General, Real Estate Help Tips
Time and time again, when it comes to the real estate profession and selecting a REALTOR® to work with, an overwhelming number consumers do not interview different REALTORS® nor do they get a recommendation or referral from a friend or relative who has used a real...
by Rick Crouch | Sep 19, 2022 | Business Matters, Real Estate General, Real Estate Market Activity, Real Estate Statistics
It is neither a secret nor a surprise that that real estate market has shifted to a much slower pace, one only needs to look at and acknowledge that For Sale signs are lingering much longer absent of a “SOLD” sticker being displayed. That is certainly...
by Rick Crouch | Sep 15, 2022 | Business Matters, Condominiums, Home Help Topics, Real Estate Financial, Real Estate General, Real Estate Help Tips, Real Estate Market Activity, Real Estate Statistics
As stated in my previous blog post titled “The Bloom Is Off The Real Estate Rose,” MLS® sales activity in the southern Georgina Bay region and in other markets across Canada has dramatically changed. The days of robust sales with multiple offers and...
by Rick Crouch | Sep 13, 2022 | Business Matters, Real Estate General, Real Estate Market Activity, Real Estate Statistics
The is no denying or hiding the fact that real estate activity in Southern Georgian Bay and in other markets across Canada have continued to weaken and market statistics through to the end of August clearly reflect that. Rising interest rates, inflation and the threat...
by Rick Crouch | Jul 10, 2022 | Business Matters, Odds and Ends
The title of this post says it all. Over the last few years customer service seems to be a rare commodity but those businesses that focus on meeting or exceeding their customer’s expectations thrive even in the aftermath of COVID 19. A week ago my daughter and...
by Rick Crouch | Jun 3, 2022 | Business Matters, Legal Issues, Real Estate General
During my over 20 years as a real estate Broker I have seen a great deal of change not only within our profession but also in the manner in which properties are bought and sold in Ontario. During this time I have and continue to volunteer in a number of roles within...
