by Rick Crouch | Jun 24, 2020 | Business Matters, Real Estate General, Real Estate Help Tips
One of the frequently asked questions I get asked in a real estate transaction is what happens to the Buyer’s deposit if a real estate transaction fails to close? Many times Seller(s) assume they automatically get to keep the Buyer’s deposit, in reality...
by Rick Crouch | Apr 17, 2020 | Real Estate Help Tips, Real Estate Statistics, Uncategorized
Since mid-March when the COVID-19 really took off, I have spent an hour or two several days a week on calls using Zoom video conferencing connecting with Sotheby’s Realty colleagues across North America. From Ontario, across Canada to Vancouver BC, south to...
by Rick Crouch | Apr 2, 2020 | Business Matters, Environmental Issues, Legal Issues, Real Estate General, Real Estate Help Tips
There is no question that with the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, we now find ourselves in very unique and life threatening circumstances. What was expected to take perhaps a handful of weeks to resolve is now poised to remain in place for months. Canada’s...
by Rick Crouch | Mar 13, 2020 | Home Help Topics, Home Improvement, Real Estate General, Real Estate Help Tips
One of the issues I see with today’s newer homes is a lack of garage, storage and other space. The province of Ontario’s mandate is to cut urban sprawl by reducing lot sizes, building up rather than out thus increasing housing density. While I appreciate...
by Rick Crouch | Mar 11, 2020 | Real Estate General, Real Estate Help Tips, Real Estate Statistics
Consumers have access to more information on a variety of topics including real estate than ever before. Since obtaining my real estate license in 2000, I have been a keen follower and purveyor of real estate statistics. In my opinion, having access to and sharing...
by Rick Crouch | Mar 21, 2019 | Live Play - Georgian Bay, Real Estate General, Real Estate Help Tips
We have had a long cold winter and while I like many enjoy skiing, snowshoeing and other outdoor activities this time of year, I am now looking forward and I am ready for the warmer weather and especially the start of another cottage season. Waterfront...
