Blog by Ken Morris / Rob Reynar

COOL HOME INSPECTION

April 7th, 2010


I have always been a big believer of the home inspection process. This is one of the best tools I have seen and inspector use. Dan Merrell from Accu Home Inspections uses a heat signature instrument to find signs of bad wiring, heat loss and possible water problems.

Cool Home Inspection Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar checking in. I'm on a home inspection today and I'm with Dan Mer ...

Break Your Mortgage?

March 25th, 2010


Great article today in the Globe and Mail on your current Mortgage and if now is the time to break it and try and find something better.

GLOBE AND MAIL ARTICLE

Break Your Mortgage? Blog Transcription

Hey There! Rob Reynar here checking in. Very interesting article I came across in the Globe and Mail. It's Rob Carrick and that's C-A-R-R-I-C-K let me just check that, I think that's the corr ...

Scotia Tightening on Condos

February 22nd, 2010

If you are selling your condo and Scotia Bank is funding the Buyer's mortgage, you may want to pay attention. Some changes on the way these mortgages are handed out may affect you.


Scotia Tightening on Condos Blog Transcription

Hey There! Rob Reynar here, checking in. Very interesting discussion today surrounding mortgage instructions and what the lawyer actually does for you on your deal ...

Public Open House Debate

January 29th, 2010



I have always told my sellers that Public Open Houses were self serving for the Realtor and that it was not an effective marketing tool for them. I'm going to try going back to Open House for a while and see if I still feel the same.

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Public Open House Debate Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here, just wanna have a quick d ...

CMHC Isn't All Bad

January 13th, 2010


Many buyers are so focused on saving a large enough down payment they may forget to do the math. It's not all bad paying CMHC.

 

CMHC Isn't All Bad Blog Transcription

Hey guys! Rob Reynar here just checking in, interesting conversation with a new buyer client, we were talking about Canada Mortgage and Housing the insurance premium that you pay for not having a conventional mortgage, so anyth ...

Mortgage Reminder

December 10th, 2009

I find an article in The Globe and Mail today very interesting, a little negative, but interesting in that it raises some of the age old issue about going for a Mortgage.. Simply, don't just go for the lowest rate!!

 

Mortgage Reminder Blog Transcription

Rob Reynar here, just checking in. Reading an article now online on The Globe and Mail about mortgages and mortgage money and how Canadians ...

Fire Safety Tip

November 13th, 2009

I see a lot of things when showing houses, but all too often I see some dangerous things from a fire safety perspective. I saw a great example of that today.

                  
Cochrane Homes For Sale

 

Fire Safety Tip Blog Transcription

 

Hey there! Rob Reynar here just checking in. On a home inspection today and I thought this would a great opportunity to point out something that I see a l ...

Who's Looking After You?

September 5th, 2009

http://www.robreynar.com/ViewBlog/433/ - Much is made about Realtors being in Dual Agency and representing both Buyer and Seller, but what if your Lawyer is in the same situation? Some things to think about if the Lawyer you choose also represents the other side of the transaction..  

Homes For Sale in Cochrane

 

Who's Looking After You? Blog Transcription

 

 

Hey there! Rob Reynar here just ...