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Do I Need A Toaster?

by Trevor Wright

Way back in the ‘good old days’, banks used to try really hard to get new customers.They also seemed to think that they should treat their current customers differently than the…

It Pays To Shop Around!

by Mark Benkovic

Have you ever heard of the cliché, “Penny wise, pound foolish” ?It’s interesting how most people will shop around to save a few cents or a few dollars on groceries, furniture or…

Let'S Get Healthy!

by Kim Wilson

I lost my mum to cancer at the young age of 65  and she lost her mum to the same cancer at age 65.I realized that this puts me at high risk, so I began to research causes and…

How To Buy A Home Yourself

by Andrew Shackleton

I'm certain about the value I bring to the table.  Because of that confidence I'll lay out exactly how to buy a house, with or without my help!Buying a home can be a…

Cash Flow Is King

by Steve Bentley BA CFP

Budget. Budget. Budget. That evil “B” word. Most people dread it. Many don’t understand it. So, I decided to not use the word in our practice. It is not entirely representational…

Real Estate Sales Are Cratering Around The Gta?

by Andrew Shackleton

Real estate sales are cratering around the GTA. Is this a crash in the making? Prices in Richmond Hill…..have dropped a whopping 43 per cent from the peakThe experience of York is…

Unmasking Entrepreneurial Myths

by Steve Bentley BA CFP

When looked on from the outside, the world of entrepreneurship seems like a strange land. There are many standing on the outside, longing to get in or thinking they want to get in…

10 Tips To Stick To Your Fitness In 2018

by Clint Sinding

We're now over 2 months into the New Year. You've made the resolution, now here's how to follow through with it.1. LET GO OF THE PAST. Don’t dwell on what has gone wrong with your…

Facebook: Time To Abandon Ship?

by Tim Campbell

Fact: Social media platforms are large, money making corporations.  Fact: Social media platforms, like Facebook, make money selling advertising space.  …

Andrew Shackleton Bio

by Andrew Shackleton

A quick bio: I'm Andrew Shackleton, a Realtor with Royal LePage. Helping people make massive changes in their lives is the best part of my job. I'm fastidious about doing a great…

Soft Skills In Small Business

by Steve Bentley BA CFP

I recently had a very inspiring conversation with a seasoned small business owner who relies on some business skills that are not as well employed in the business world as they…

Everything You Need To Know About Sump Pumps

by Andrew Shackleton

When my house was built there was little in the way of modern conveniences. While my 1889 farm house did have three fire places it didn't have plumbing or electricity. At some…