Lydia Lemus Real Estate

09/11/2022

When it comes to home renos, knowing when to hire a professional is essential.

09/11/2022

09/08/2022

Great list of books for personal development - start in January or start now!!

January - Awaken the Giant by Tony Robbins
February - The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
March - Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
April - Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
May - The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
June – How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
July – Crush it! Why Now is the Time to Cash in on Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk
August – Let Go by Pat Flynn
September – Habit Stacking by S.J. Scott
October – Choose Yourself by James Altucher
November – The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
December – Use this month as a catch up for books you didn’t finish!

09/07/2022

Information from Sarah Fenwick - mortgage broker...

The Bank of Canada has raised its policy rate to 3.25% today, marking the fifth consecutive rate increase in 2022. The Bank has stated borrowing costs need to rise to bring inflation back to a target of 2% from the current 7.6%. In theory, higher interest rates discourage consumer spending on goods and services, which in turn reduces demand and lowers inflation. Most economists believe the Bank of Canada will now hold the overnight rate at 3.25% until the end of 2022 to cool domestic inflation and bring the economy back to balance without triggering too severe a recession or stagflation. However, with two more rate announcements remaining in 2022 (October and December), it is quite conceivable that another rate hike by our central bank may be in store before the year closes out.

Now is the time to get in touch for a review of your mortgage strategy. It's important to get advice and a professional assessment of your situation if you want to switch your mortgage for a new rate, need a new mortgage, are renewing, or looking to refinance for debt consolidation, renovations, or other large expenditures.

09/05/2022

Enjoying Collingwood this Long weekend! HAPPY LABOUR DAY!

08/22/2022

Great suggestion for a bit of added home security

My dad gave me this advice a long time ago when I moved into my first apartment. He even came out and changed the screws for me as soon as I moved in. Someone else recently posted about it and I thought I would share!
A good home security tip that you may have never thought about.... Most contractors install the plates with the supplied screws which are only a half inch long and come out with one kick by a burglar. He installed 4 inch screws in their place that go through the door frame and into the framing of the house. They can kick for a long time before they get tired! You can see in the picture the screw in his hand is the screw supplied with the door hardware. Making a burglar make a bunch of noise and be foiled in their initial plan can not only give you time to arm yourself but they will most likely move on to an easier target.
Mariana Harrison
DFW, TX REALTOR

08/20/2022

Housing market comparison from July 2021 to July 2022

08/17/2022

Article from RECO

  You can sell your home right away. It can be as early as the day after you have closed... Read more »

08/14/2022

OPEN HOUSE today again at this awesome Condo Townhome in Oakville! Come on over and have a look!

08/13/2022

Open house today and tomorrow at 1500 Reeves Gate, Unit 5 in Oakville!!

08/11/2022

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