Random Thoughts to Motivate Us Through the Week!

Create Your Own Happiness

We should challenge the impossible, explore beyond our comfort zone, refuse to be limited by boundaries and NEVER settle for less than we deserve !

We don't find HAPPINESS, we CREATE it !

Sometimes it takes a "perfect storm" to guide us to happiness.

Happiness is like a butterfly... if you chase it, it will continue to fly away.  If you focus on other things in life, it will land softly on your shoulder !

Happiness is a choice !  No one can take it away without your permissions !

Recipe for happiness:  Live with enthusiasm, smile for NO reason, love without conditions, act with purpose, listen to your heart and laugh OFTEN !

Peace and happiness can only be felt when you stop making people a priority in your life that only make you an option in theirs !

You can't change how people treat you or what they will say to you... all you can do is, change how you react to it !!  (that is so true)

The biggest lessons that we learn in life are usually from the struggle, not the victory or loss !

Here are a few to get you started.  I find just reading them, make me smile a little brighter and think a little harder.

You know I always say hello to strangers, smile at people in the line ups at the store and usually buy a coffee for the person behind me in the Timmie's line up !!  Why???????  Because I am crazy !  NO.... because my Mum, God Bless Her used to always say to me, "there by the grace of God go I" .......you never know what struggles people are facing and a simple smile, a gesture, hold a door open, something - will make the World a kinder place and ..........people may never remember what you said BUT they will always remember how you made them FEEL.

Feel good everyone !  :)   Have a super week !  Make it count !

What Happens When Buyers Change Their Minds?

What Happens when Buyers change their mind and want out of a Real Estate Transaction?

Here are some answers to common questions, answers courtesy of Mark Weislander, Toronto Real Estate Lawyer:

Can a Buyer change their mind and just get out of it ?

If you are buying a new condominium from a builder, then you have 10 days to change your mind. You do not need a reason. This does not apply if you buy a new house from a builder and does not apply if you are buying a re-sale home or condominium.

Can a Buyer change their mind and just not pay the deposit?

No. Once an offer is accepted, the Buyer cannot just change their mind and not pay the deposit. They can be sued by the Seller for any loss that the seller might incur.

For example, the Buyer offers $300,000 which the seller accepts. The Buyer changes their mind and does not pay the deposit. The Seller re-sells the property for $275,000. The Seller can sue the Buyer for the difference, or $25,000.

Can Buyers change their mind and just not waive their conditions?

No!

Most real estate contracts are conditional on the Buyer being able to obtain financing, being satisfied with a home inspection report, or being satisfied with a condominium status certificate when buying a re-sale condo. Many buyers think that these conditions give them the automatic right to just change their minds and say they were not satisfied. It is not that easy. Case law has demonstrated that Buyers must try and satisfy any condition in good faith meaning that they need to have a legitimate reason why they found the home inspection report or condominium status certificate unsatisfactory.

What happens to the deposit when the Buyer changes their mind?

In most cases, the deposit is held by the Seller’s real estate brokerage, in trust. Under the law, when a deal breaks down, the brokerage cannot pay the deposit to anyone without both the Buyer and the Seller agreeing on how the money should be paid out and to whom. If the parties to the sale cannot agree, they can take the matter to court and have the court decide on the disposition of the funds.

Is there a “legal” way for a buyer to get out of a deal?

This is not an easy answer. If for example, there was a major easement on title that was not disclosed to the buyer in advance, they can usually cancel the agreement without penalty. However, there have been other cases that indicate that if there is a problem with a city work order or title problem for which the seller can obtain title insurance to protect the buyer, then the buyer cannot refuse to close. A buyer can also cancel if there has been substantial damage to the property before closing, such as a flood that was not repaired. You can’t refuse to close if the oven is not working on closing.

The better answer in all of these situations is to be very careful and serious before you make any decision to buy a home. Changing your mind later can be very expensive.

Mark Weisleder is a Toronto real estate lawyer.

Contact him at mark@markweisleder.com.

To obtain a quote for his legal services, please call (905) 454-5411, extension 231.

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Honestly, the best thing you can do for yourself today is watch this video !!  Truly inspiring and empowering.

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Keep the energy positive ~ Today and Always ~



Positive Energy - Positive Results

 Before we head into the weekend, there are few things I want you think about.     It always helps me in my decision making and thought process.

• To ignore the truth - doesn't change the truth.   Be honest with yourself !
• Do what you love and do it well - OR DON'T DO IT !!
• Failure is not an option
• Remember, you can never fail, you can only LEARN !
• Eliminate non-supporters from your life !
• Believe in YOURSELF !
• Choose your life !
• Honour your word !
• Between dreams and reality lies risk ~ that is why most peoplenever achieve their dreams !
• We will attract into our lives what we think about on a consistent basis ~ so think POSITIVE !
• When you really want something, you will ALWAYS find a way.  When we don't, we find an excuse.
• You can OVERCOME your challenges or be OVERCOME by them ~ The Choise is YOURS !

So as we go into the weekend, keep your thoughts positive, your standards and heels HIGH !! :)
Have a good one everyone !   xo

2013 Housing Market Outlook

This is definitely worth the watch !!!  2013 Housing Market insight.  What to expect .... the Canadian Housing market will be HEALTHY...  Just more balanced.   Take a peek !!  Re/Max Rocks !

Did you know?????? Information from NAR Conference in Orlando

Here were some key points mentioned at the Conference.

The US inflation rate is currently 2%... It is expected to rise to 4-6% by 2015.

US Residential rents are rising.

Mortgage rates are expected to be 50% higher in 2014 and 2015.

Home Prices are heading UP

Rising Home Prices will dramatically help home owners who are over financed.

Renters do not accumulate wealth.

On Christmas Day 2011 - 7 Million Smart Phones were activiated within 48 hyours - 240 Million apps downloaded.

Visualization - get a picture of what you want and look at it as much as possile.

Read:  "Think and Grow Rich" - after more than 50 years, it is still considered by many to be on the best business books ever !

Have an "Attitude of Gratitude"

Get rid of negative people in your life !

Use the word:  THANK YOU !!!!

In the last 4 years, real estate searches on Google are up 253%

Those are my little tid bits for today !!  Hope they help you in your personal life as well as your business  !!!
THANK YOU for taking the time to read it ! 

Motivational Saying for the day!

Just like Johnny the Bagger (previous video post) - I have decided every day I am going to post a motivational saying from my list of many that I keep in my office and that I read every day.  So I will share one every day to all my Blogger friends.   Please feel free to comment or share one of your own.   Have a super day and make it count !!!  xo

Fear Less,
Hope More,
Eat Less,
Chew More,
Whine Less,
Breathe More,
Talk Less,
Say More and all good things are yours !

Totally Inspiring ... Everyone can make a difference

THE SIMPLE TRUTHS OF SERVICE - JOHNNY THE BAGGER

This video was sent to me with the kindest of sentiment.   I watched it in awe.   It is so true how such little things can have such a big impact on people.   People may never remember what you say, but they will always remember how you made them feel.   This is a story of a Bagger at a grocery store and how his little act of kindness made a huge difference on the people and the store he worked at.   Kudos to Johnny !!  Pay it forward !!!   I had to share it.   Have a super day everyone and remember, kindness counts !

Market is still going strong !



Re/Max Sells - #1 Pickering

 Its been a long day... just in but happy to say my Buyers are thrilled to have purchased their dream home tonight in Pickering.  First day on the market and we moved on it and it paid off !   Listing agent was a true professional and negotiations were fair and everyone walked away smiling.  Thats real estate !  If it is done right, everyone walks away happy !!

Welcome to Pickering, Olga and Lou... you will love raising your family here. 

Not only do I feel good about tonight's sale, I have made friends for life.  Real estate is about relationships.  It is about building trust and working together.   Next time you are thinking of moving, make sure the Realtor you work with is someone you feel comfortable with.  WE are on the same side.

Ok well I am signing off now, going to get some much needed sleep and back at the grind in the morning ! 
Night night !