Zak Green • Dream Properties • Christie’s International

Zak Green • Dream Properties • Christie’s International Christie’s International Real Estate | Marilyn Wilson Dream Properties® Inc. The Finest Portfolio Of Luxury Homes in Ottawa
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08/14/2026

Want more Money? Focus on the value of your relationships.
# QualityRelationships

08/06/2026

Partnering for Mental Health

Help close the funding gap… one in four Canadians affected and a $1.5 billion funding gap. The Royal announces an exciting new initiative where The Royal now partners with small organizations for fundraising, providing a toolkit to support their efforts.

08/04/2026

Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Real Estate Agents…

07/30/2026

Debt-Fueled Growth: A Cautionary Tale from Australia and Canada

We discuss the dangers of debt-fueled economic growth, using Australia’s housing market retraction and Canada’s high household debt as examples. We argue that current policy rates are unsustainable and propose lowering marginal tax rates to reduce reliance on borrowing.

To all our friends, colleagues - a sad reminder yesterday that nobody is promised a tomorrow.Time is precious.Live for t...
07/25/2026

To all our friends, colleagues - a sad reminder yesterday that nobody is promised a tomorrow.
Time is precious.
Live for today. Love deeply.
Tell the people who matter, that they do.
Be present. Be kind. Be grateful.
Paul Rushforth
1974-2026
Forever in our hearts.

07/21/2026

Why Your Agent Should Skip the Showing

We talk about why having your agent present at a showing can hurt your chances of selling, and suggest using a brochure and a pre-showing call instead.

MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH MONTHEight years ago, I was losing a fight nobody could see.On paper, things looked good.I had a car...
07/21/2026

MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH MONTH

Eight years ago, I was losing a fight nobody could see.

On paper, things looked good.

I had a career, opportunities, and people who cared about me.

But inside, I was hollow.

Not tired.

Not stressed.

Hollow.

Recovery wasn’t just about putting down a drink. It was about getting honest.

Really honest.

I had to ask myself some uncomfortable questions.

Was there an inner child that needed healing?

Was I still reacting to old wounds?

Was I trying to fill an internal void with external things?

Achievement.
Money.
Relationships.

Was I searching for a soulmate when what I was really searching for was my soul?

When I finally stopped running and started listening, I realized something important:

No accomplishment was ever going to make me whole.

The work was inside.

Over the last eight years, I’ve learned a few things:

Nurture your creativity.

Stay close to nature.

Appreciate beautiful things.

Breathe.

Share your story.

Because all the pain, mistakes, heartbreak, failures, and struggles you’ve endured only begin to make sense when they become useful to someone else.

Reach back.

Lift the next guy up.

That’s where meaning lives.

Men are often taught to carry everything alone.

But isolation is where suffering grows.

Connection is where healing begins.

And gratitude changes everything.

A healthy child.

A good conversation.

A quiet morning.

Another chance.

Gratitude is a seed. It only grows when it’s watered.

If you’re struggling today, don’t lose hope.

The chapter you’re in right now may one day become the part of your story that helps someone else survive.

— Zak Green

07/02/2026

What to Do If Your Home Floods Before Closing: Seller and Buyer Responsibilities

We discuss what happens when a flood occurs at a property before closing. I explain that as a seller, your first step is to notify insurance immediately and disclose everything to your lawyer and the buyer. As a buyer, a flood doesn’t necessarily give you an out—unless the home is completely uninhabitable, you’ll likely still be closing. I cover how to protect yourself by getting all documentation and ensuring there’s an assignment of insurance proceeds in your contract if repairs can’t be completed before closing.

06/29/2026

The Golden Rule of Real Estate Investment: Only Buy What You’d Live In

I share one of the best pieces of advice I’ve received about choosing investment properties: never own something you wouldn’t live in yourself. We discuss why real estate isn’t truly passive income and how the quality of tenants you attract directly depends on the type of property you own. I explain that by investing in well-maintained, quality assets that appeal to responsible people like yourself, you’ll avoid problematic tenants and the headaches that come with managing lower-quality properties. The key takeaway is that real estate investment requires careful consideration of who you’ll attract as tenants, and it’s not worth the stress and minimal returns of dealing with difficult situations.

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