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Helping clients to buy or sell their home, and providing answers to questions on how best to navigate the real estate transaction, is my honour and privilege.
As an experienced Royal LePage REALTOR®, I will help you understand the current market conditions, analyze your needs and wants, review your budget and guide you to homes that fit your criteria. At Royal LePage, helping you is what we do™
Global News
- Police investigating Randy Boissonnault’s former company, business partner November 19, 2024Edmonton Police are investigating an allegation that cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault’s former company defrauded a U.S. company of around $350,000.Krista Hessey
- 132 escaped hamsters run amok, ground Portuguese plane for 4 days November 19, 2024Officials were worried the hamsters would target the plane's electrical wiring system.Michelle Butterfield
- Global Calgary’s Paul Dunphy is retiring after 49 years in broadcasting November 19, 2024After 49 years in broadcasting, 49 with Global Calgary, weather specialist Paul Dunphy has announced he will be retiring on December 23, 2024.Ken MacGillivray
- Trump taps Dr. Oz to lead U.S. health insurance programs in next cabinet November 19, 2024Trump nominated Oz as administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Howard Lutnick as his next U.S. commerce secretary, who would oversee tariff policy.Globalnews Digital
- Montreal mayor backs Polytechnique survivors’ call for complete assault weapon ban November 19, 2024PolySeSouvient estimates about 450 firearms need to be added to the list of banned weapons and it is urging the government to complete the task before the next federal election.Globalnews Digital
Good News
- These Tiny Snails Are Breeding in the Wild for the First Time in 40 Years in French Polynesia November 19, 2024A global conservation effort to reintroduce a tiny snail to the wild is celebrating a momentous milestone, as for the first time in 40 years, conservationists have found adult members of the species born in the wild. This means the precious mollusks called Partula tohiveana have successfully established themselves in French Polynesia. The London Zoo, […]Andy Corbley
- A Waiter in Canada is Learning Cree to Better Serve Customers: ‘Immediately People Would Light Up’ November 19, 2024Allegedly, there is a saying among the Cree Nation that goes “listen or your tongue will keep you deaf.” For Adam Rieger, a waiter at a cafe in Saskatchewan, it was his listening that opened up a world of human connection when he decided he should learn the language of his customers. Smitty’s Restaurant in […]Andy Corbley
- In 10 Seconds, an AI Model Detects Cancerous Brain Tumors Often Missed During Surgery November 19, 2024Researchers have developed an AI-powered model that can determine in 10 seconds during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains. The technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin, according to the research team led by the universities of […]Andy Corbley
- Officials Applaud Canadian Woman Who Saved Boy from Drowning in Frozen River November 19, 2024In northern Saskatchewan Province in Canada, a woman has been hailed as a hero for risking death in an icy river to save a child. Falling through whilst playing, the boy’s friend rushed to the Sucker River Community Store where Elaine Ratt was just clocking in for her shift. The member of the Lac La […]Andy Corbley
- Man Turns Old Mobile Home into a Log Cabin with Just $13k–and DIY Charm (LOOK) November 18, 2024What would you prefer to live in, a trailer or a log cabin? An out-of-work English filmmaker picked the latter over the former by way of his own two hands and a few tons of lumber. Benn Berkeley lost all his work prospects as a freelance filmmaker in 2020 due to business closures and other […]Andy Corbley
LIFEHACK
- The Power of Extreme Ownership: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom November 18, 2024The streets of Ramadi, Iraq, 2006. In the aftermath of a tragic friendly-fire incident that resulted in the death of an Iraqi soldier, Navy SEAL Task Unit Commander Jocko Willink faced a crucial leadership moment. Instead of pointing to the fog of war, communication breakdowns, or the multiple factors beyond his control, Willink did something […]Leon Ho
- The Complete Guide to Shadow Work: Understanding and Integrating Your Hidden Self November 18, 2024A shaft of sunlight streams through your window, casting a shadow on the wall. Like this physical shadow, we all carry a psychological shadow—parts of ourselves that exist just beyond our conscious awareness, shaping our actions, reactions, and relationships in ways we rarely recognize. This psychological shadow, first identified by Carl Jung, contains the aspects […]Leon Ho
- Self-Actualization: A Modern Guide to Reaching Your Full Potential November 18, 2024Imagine standing at the base of a mountain. The peak represents your highest potential—not just success or achievement, but the fullest expression of who you can become. This is self-actualization: the journey toward realizing your complete potential. But unlike a mountain climb, this journey isn’t just about reaching the top. It’s about who you become […]Leon Ho
- The Science of Self-Affirmations: How Neuroplasticity Transforms Your Mindset November 18, 2024Picture this: You’re about to give an important presentation at work. As you wait for your turn, your mind floods with thoughts like “I’m not good enough,” “I’ll probably mess this up,” or “Why did I ever think I could do this?” Sound familiar? We’ve all been there. In a world where self-doubt seems to […]Leon Ho
- Unraveling the Anxious Heart: A Comprehensive Guide to Attachment, Growth, and Connection November 18, 2024Attachment theory, pioneered by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth in the 1950s, has revolutionized our understanding of human relationships. What began as a study of infant-caregiver bonds has blossomed into a rich framework for understanding adult relationships, revealing how our earliest experiences of love and security shape our emotional landscape throughout life. Research suggests that […]Leon Ho
CTV News
- Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services November 19, 2024President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees health insurance programs for millions of older, poor and disabled Americans.
- Swiftie's friendship bracelet beads confiscated at Calgary airport November 19, 2024A Canadian Taylor Swift fan has some 'Bad Blood' with the Calgary International Airport after security staff confiscated hundreds of dollars worth of beads she was going to use to make friendship bracelets.
- NDP MP calls on Boissonnault to resign over false claims to Indigenous identity November 19, 2024A Métis member of Parliament is calling on the employment minister to resign over what he calls harmful false claims to Indigenous ancestry.
- Anonymous male celebrity files extortion lawsuit against attorney representing Sean 'Diddy' Combs accusers November 19, 2024An anonymous male celebrity says he is the victim of an extortion scheme and is suing a high-powered Texas attorney who is representing several people in civil lawsuits that accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault.
- Ukraine now has long-range missiles and Russia rewrote its nuclear policy. Are we on the verge of atomic warfare? November 19, 2024The four-year-old document has a bland, bureaucratic title — 'Basic Principles of State Policy on Nuclear Deterrence' — but its contents are chilling, especially with its newest revisions.
Toronto Star
- Read the latest on Meta’s plan to remove Canadian News from Facebook and Instagram July 3, 2023In fact, Meta is willing to withhold vital information from Canadians by blocking news on their platforms – including Facebook and Instagram.Help your friends stay informedYou can help your friends and family guard against the news gap by sharing these…
National Post
- Chris Selley: Hoping Trump will help them isn’t looking good for the Liberals November 19, 2024From a strategic point of view, there is far more for Poilievre to gain here than for TrudeauChris Selley
- New security measures for flights to India due to ‘abundance of caution,’ Ottawa says November 19, 2024Air Canada is warning passengers to get to airport at least four hours before scheduled departure for IndiaStewart Lewis
- John Ivison: It’s not ‘cancel culture’ to silence people who encourage terrorism November 19, 2024Younus Kathrada, who's being hosted at the University of Victoria, glorifies martyrdom in ways that could encourage young people to embrace terrorJohn Ivison
- Canada Post, union sit with mediator, but sides ‘remain far apart’ as strikes drags on November 19, 2024About 55,000 employees walked off the job on Friday, shutting down operations and halting deliveries as the busy holiday season kicks offThe Canadian Press
- Judge tosses ‘vexatious’ Canadian Armed Forces vaccine mandate lawsuit over lack of ‘material facts’ November 19, 2024More than 300 plaintiffs who were seeking $1.3M in damages each will now collectively pay the Canadian government $5K in court costsKenn Oliver
Should I Buy or Sell First?
Do you buy your next home before selling? Or do you sell your current home before buying?
It really depends on you.
If you buy first, your home hunting will be less rushed and you can spend more time making sure your new house fits as many of your needs as possible. When you make an offer, you can make it conditional on the sale of your current home or you can discuss the possibility of bridge-financing with your lending institution in case your new home closes before your current home sells and you need to pay for two homes at the same time.
If you sell first, you may be in a position where you may need to find a temporary place to live if you are unable to find a home you will be happy with before your current home's closing date. Some people reach out to family or friends who may have some extra room for a few months and some people look for a short-term rental property.
Your Agent can give you information about the current real estate market conditions and how that affects buyers and sellers but it is ultimately up to you to decide which variables you are able to live with and which options make sense for your financial situation.
I am grateful for the many fabulous people I have had the pleasure of helping and hope that you will be next!
Pinar Tahirbegi | [email protected] | Direct: 416-801-5308
Spoken Languages: English / Anglais, Japanese / Japonais and Turkish / Turque
