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Tenant Turnover & Vacancies in London Ontario
06 January 12 10:32 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Tenant Turnover & Vacancies This week I was asked by an out of town investor with 11 units if I could assist her in understanding why on paper she should be doing better financially , but in fact, her income was way down because of tenant turnover, Read More...
How to Order a Member of Parliament for Lunch
24 September 10 12:16 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
The post below was written by Paul Henderson and here in Canada, I would substitute Democrats and Republicans with Conservatives and Liberals and New Democrats and Freedom Party and Green Party and Bloc Party and Humtydiddledolittle Party. Ty Via Paul Read More...
Don't Ask Me Why, I do Not Know Part 5
28 August 10 08:19 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Daily I am bombarded with questions from agents and clients and it is always great to help with a solution or answer. There are times, however, when I have to shrug and say "I don't know". Why do we press harder on a remote control when Read More...
How To Make Any Income You Want in Real Estate
13 August 10 03:29 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Being a Broker of Record and owner of a real estate brokerage in London Ontario it amazes me to see the range of income among those licensed to sell real estate. From zero to the high 6 figures! When I first started in real estate 7 or so years ago, I Read More...
Want to Own a Piece of The Arctic?
30 July 10 09:30 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Canada is in a race with Russia and other Arctic nations to lay claim to the frozen territory that may hold untold treasures. A 2007 Russian intelligence report predicted that conflict with other Arctic nations is a distinct possibility. including military Read More...
How I will Not Become an Eco-Friendly REALTOR
14 July 10 09:07 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Lately everywhere I turn I am seeing eco this, green that which I respect and in my own way , practice. I wonder however, what is the long term cost going to be with some of the plans that have been implemented? A Futuristic Real Estate Office Listing Read More...
Looking to Buy a Nuclear Plant?
10 July 10 08:34 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
It was announced this week that Canada is proposing to sell our country's publicly owned nuclear agency or parts of. As a Broker of Record and licensed in Ontario only to sell real estate, if you are looking to buy a nuclear plant, give me a call. Read More...
How You Eat a Cookie Says A Lot About You
01 July 10 07:09 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Psychologists have discovered that the manner in which you eat an Oreo can provide insights into your personality. •· The whole cookie at once - you're totally irresponsible. •· One bite at a time - you are "normal" Read More...
Ask the Right Questions, Getting the Wrong Answers
16 June 10 08:38 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
I am not making this stuff up, these questions and answers really happened. With us being in real estate, these answers should not come as any surprise if you have been working with people long enough! Q: Who was married to Nicole Kidman? A: Forrest Gump Read More...
They Said What?
25 February 10 09:02 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Sometimes, when I look at my children, I say to myself, "Lillian, you should have remained a virgin." Lillian Carter (mother of Jimmy Carter) Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year. Victor Borge Be careful about reading Read More...
Asking the Right Questions May Not Get You The Right Answers
25 February 10 08:03 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
I have read that those who ask questions, controls the situation. By asking questions you learn more about what your client's needs are.But what happens when you get answers like these? Is it time to go to the real estate office in the sky? Q. How Read More...
Ever Wonder If A Fish Goes Home And Exaggerates The Size Of The Bait It Stole?
30 December 09 10:11 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Do consumers sit home and plan to find a REALTOR who will drive them all over the city looking for a house or condo to purchase? If they really like the REALTOR, they will let him or her do it for weeks on end! Do consumers learn their negotiating tips Read More...
Children and Real Estate
11 December 09 06:10 PM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
I had just finished a listing presentation when the mother said to me:"We'll never sell our house, my kids won't keep it clean, it will always be a mess" and on an on. I asked her that if she sat down and spoke with them and asked for Read More...
Questions As A Broker/Owner I Cannot Answer
04 December 09 11:42 AM | Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner | 0 Comments   
Being a broker/owner I get asked for advice daily and sometimes I just don't have an answer for. What disease did cured ham actually have? Can you cry under water? Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look Read More...

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