All Of The Above - Duncan's Blog

Moore should receive the Order of Canada

I'm putting this in the real estate category because this story will contribute to the increase in Canadian (i.e. Toronto) real estate values. Michael Moore has released a new documentary called Sicko. It's about the corrupt health care system in... Read more →

More Exciting News about Micro Loan Fund

It's been quite a week for the micro loan fund, ACCESS Riverdale. I've been on the Board of Directors here for quite some time and since it's an entirely volunteer organization, our progress is slow but sure. We were handed... Read more →

Wish I Had Said That

My Broker of Record at RE/MAX Hallmark Realty is Ken McLachlan. He is my inspiration to keep blogging. Check his out at Ken's Blog. For months now, I've been ranting and raving about under listing homes and yesterday, Ken entered... Read more →

Blast From The Past

You gotta love the internet. I've received emails over the years from long lost fans of Whiskey Jack and long lost friends and family, most of which I haven't heard from in many many years. A couple of weeks ago,... Read more →

Successful draw for Riverdale Farm dinner tickets

On Thursday night, Friends of Riverdale Farm along with their leader and inspiration, Elizabeth Harris, hosted the fifth annual Member's Market Dinner in the garden of the farm house. As in years past, it was a huge success. There are... Read more →

Sales for one day!

There was a report released yesterday by RE/MAX Ontario Atlantic about market trends. It confirms that "Ontario housing markets defy industry expectations as confidence levels push sales and prices to new heights". The Juggernaut continues. Just to see how that... Read more →

Musical night to remember

I see a lot of live music. Besides many of my friends and associates who perform regularly, I also attend the occasional show at a theatre and the like. Last night was one of the more unique and special concerts... Read more →

RE/MAX Referral Network Strikes Again

Over the years, I've attended many RE/MAX conventions, seminars, information events and the like. Each time, I take a stack of my business cards and hand them out to any and all. It's an attempt to meet with fellow agents... Read more →

Interest Rates leveling off

Man, we've been spoiled. The last few weeks have seen the interest rates increase a full percentage point to 5.79%. Now, to keep this in perspective, 20+ years ago when I began in Real Estate, the rates were 14.79% which... Read more →

Fall Out From Yesterday's Article

Yesterday's article in The Star that I wrote about in yesterday's post caused a bit of a stir for a well respected member of the real estate fraternity. Barry Lebow owns and operates the Real Estate Training Institute and has... Read more →

Ethics of Multiple Offers

There's an interesting article in this morning's Toronto Star. It's of interest because the Toronto Real Estate Board is in the middle of an election. We're selecting a new president soon and there are two candidates trying to get our... Read more →

Toronto's Houseboats

Every house in Toronto has a potential buyer out there somewhere. I've been saying that for years. So far, I think I'm correct. There's the house on Shuter that's 11' wide. I've heard there might be an 8 foot house... Read more →

Hot Water Tank Conundrum

I've always been bothered by the unused hot water that sits in my tank for days and weeks on end. It's there to be used sporadically throughout the day. I can't turn the temperature down when I travel for weeks... Read more →

Cabbagetown Baseball

I get a thrill out of contributing to the community that has been so good to me over the years. Though I don't live there any more, I do spend a lot of time working and playing in Cabbagetown. I... Read more →

Amazed but not surprised!

As recently reported by the Toronto Real Estate Board, sales for the month of May exceeded 10,000 for the first time. This topic continues to impress the press (sorry, I couldn't resist). I'm thinking they should establish a monthly column... Read more →

Value Added

A couple of years ago, I sold a house for this fine fellow and did a rather good job if I say so myself. He was very happy with the price and the process. So was I. He called the... Read more →

Certified Energy Advisor

I arranged to have my house analyzed on Thursday. I called Green$aver a few days ago and they made an appointment for Ford Underwood, Certified Energy Advisor, Energy Efficiency Consultant to come to my house with his gadgets and expertise.... Read more →