Groundhog day!

This may sound strange, but "groundhog day" is one of my favourite movies. Each year, I try to watch some TV rerun, so I can enjoy it. In a way, it reminds me to keep things fresh. I don't want to ever live the same day, over, and over, and over again. I think it's a lesson that we sometimes need to be reminded of when we are stuck in the 9 to 5 rat race. There are little things you can do each day to make each day special.

Anyways, that's enough for my emotional reflection of an old movie. I want to talk some real estate.

I think today, if you've been thinking about moving, is a great day to start to plan it. It's still a little cold to move, but there is a lot of planning that needs to be considered. You might want to take advantage of making an RRSP contribution before the March 1 deadline. Under the home buyer's plan, this can significantly influence whether or not you are able to buy this year or next. It's important to start to ask the questions now.

The next thing is that interest rates are still at historically low levels. Why not take advantage of that if you can? Home-ownership will only likely be more expensive in the future with any rise in the prime rate.

If you are looking at moving in the spring, you should find out how much prices are going up now. Inventory of homes in certain areas is low, it may be a hard time to find something to buy without the proper strategy. You should contact me to know whether or not it is a good time for you to sell your property. There are many, many things to consider.

Again, I remind everyone to continue to try to get some referrals for me. Whether or not you are interested in a condo, investment property, single-family home, new, old, or you are just curious about real estate, let's talk! Real estate is an interesting business, and you should know some of the basic ins and outs. For most people, it is the single largest investment that they make in their lives. You should work with a professional.