Month: October 2019

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Duplex Downs

Known as the “owners condo”, duplex downs have been popping up more and more, so we wanted to dive into the facts of these basement dwellings. Looking at the good, the bad, and the ugly, here are a few facts about the ever so spacious duplex down, so you as a a buyer or a seller know what to keep an eye out for if one ever crosses your path. You can be a little more knowledgable to ask the right questions, to ensure you either land yourself a little diamond in the ruff or avoid a handful of...

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Reducing Stress The Right Way

Stress is an enivtable factor in our lives, it is there whether we want it to be or not. In today’s society, we are finding more and more people who suffer with high cortisol levels (the stress hormone) it is usually left undiagnosed because there aren’t any unusual side effects other than, excessive stress, anxiety, weight gain, memory loss and moodiness which most often people will just categorize as “PMS “or stressful working conditions. In order to find out if your cortisol levels are raised, a blood test is required. The best way to manage initial increased cortisol levels...

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The Truth About Price Adjustments

It is a saying sellers ideally never want to hear, “The price needs to be adjusted on your home”. When a home has been on the market for awhile, price adjustments are a strategy most use to bring new eyes to the listing. A property may be lowered because the initial asking price was too high or the sellers are extremely motivated to sell and want the property to move fast. It isn’t unusual for a seller to start pointing fingers at their agent when this happens, so its good to use a few techniques to keep communication open...

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Investing Rules You Cant Miss

Do you put a lot of thought into your investments? Maybe you have someone else do it for you. Whatever the case, we can all agree that, when investing, there should be some ground rules in each of our heads before biting the bullet. Whether you have extensive knowledge of the markets or are just getting started, these 5 quotes from some of the most successful and experienced investors are worth considering. “You learn in this business… If you want a friend, get a dog.” – Carl Icahn It’s no surprise, this business can be rough. If you truly...

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Must Haves For Your Office

There are a few key items that should be on your desk at all times, whether you are a 9-5 employee or the CEO of a huge corporation. These items will not only improve your wok output but will also get you through the day in the most organized, simple and healthiest way. A small book: as a human race, we are forgetful because there is always something going on. Some people are more forgetful than others, but chances are, sometime during the day or week – you will forget something important. As a business owner or employee, we...

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