http://mattgarcias.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Real Estate Webinars en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:00:36 GMT 2009-12-28T18:00:36Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912552&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Among all the government actions taken in Canada to improve last year’s real estate decline, the tax credit was one of those most accentuated. In parallel to the USA tax incentive plan, the Canadian . . . Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:48:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912552&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-11-22T15:48:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904581&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace At the end of October the Bank of Canada advertised it was to hold interest rates at the current level of 0.25%. Many professionals agree with the Bank of Canada's announcement. The low figures have . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:47:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904581&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-11-17T11:47:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869556&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace As in most of the countries worldwide, Canada has executed a special set of policies to cope with the economic slowdown. These policies whilst known under many different names worldwide, in Canada it . . . Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:34:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869556&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-10-25T22:34:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859060&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Triumph is down to careful planning when considering staging a garage sale. Preparation the key to success: To start with, are there a few of you wanting to sell merchandise or is it just you? Check . . . Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:43:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859060&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-10-18T20:43:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854745&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace As our car approaches the Regal Heights Bistro on St. Clair just east of Dufferin, the windshield wipers slap at driving rain that's turned this stretch of Corso Italia into a churning sea of gravel and . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:39:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854745&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-10-15T13:39:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853060&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Quince is one of the Toronto must-try places - a Mediterranean-inspired bistro with reasonable prices and fresh, innovative flavors. It has been rated as extraordinary by the Eye Magazine and after getting . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:36:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853060&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-10-14T14:36:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829510&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Do you find yourself going to your icebox several times a day during the summer? Is your house so unbearably hot that you dream you lived in Iceland? Every summer, this is a common scenario that impacts . . . Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:26:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977829510&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-09-28T18:26:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822076&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace A new barbecue called Stockyards is in the area. It has been granted faultless 5's by NOW magazine. When you hear about new barbecue's your first thought is to be wary. I'm no different particularly as . . . Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:28:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822076&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-09-22T17:28:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820371&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace If you are a homeowner thinking of selling the property, or on the other hand a buyer seeking the perfect home for you and your family, you might be interested in the latest TREB report and the August . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:59:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820371&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-09-21T11:59:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818115&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace The career of a professional home stager might seem really attractive. You don’t need to spend years at the university, you can become your own boss with free time management, the market potential . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:12:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977818115&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-09-18T22:12:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977810080&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace One of the most misunderstood and under-utilized IRA’s is the “Self-Directed” IRA.  Here’s why: a true self-directed IRA will be one that allows you to purchase Private . . . Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:33:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977810080&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Trent Dalrymple 2009-09-12T19:33:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799927&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace You can occupy a lot of hours in your bedroom . Of course it should be serene and relaxing. Keep the bedroom to the end if you are need to save money. Space is something you need to think about carefully. . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:29:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799927&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-09-04T13:29:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799109&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace The characteristics of a common condo purchaser was the topic of our previous article. Today we will look at the characteristics of a typical house owner. A house is Susie's preferred possibility. . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:00:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977799109&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-09-03T21:00:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797070&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace What are you scouting for? A house or Condominium. Specifically for first time consumers, this can be a hard question because each choice has its advantages and disadvantages. In this statement we have . . . Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:13:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797070&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-09-02T13:13:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795568&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace The best covering to use on furniture has always been leather as it is durable and cozy. Caring for leather is crucial to avoid that trashy feel. Allocating time from day one caring for and nourishing . . . Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:38:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795568&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-09-01T11:38:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794503&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Looking for the current furniture design crazes? Industry publications and websites can never deliver the best. To find out about the current fads, visit design festivals: they are still the far best . . . Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:53:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794503&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-08-31T15:53:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789966&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace A report focusing on the Canadian real estate market conditions of 2008 and the 1st half of 2009 was recently released by The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. It is focused predominantly on the . . . Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:33:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789966&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-08-27T15:33:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789200&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Before Sub-Prime lending was even a twinkle in the bank’s president’s eye the business was pretty much black and white, you either qualified or you had to find a Hard Money Lender.  I . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:27:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789200&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Trent Dalrymple 2009-08-26T22:27:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788278&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Are you changing home, starting out in a new home, moving to a new region or only staying temporarily? The majority of us have to alter the property we call home at one time or another in our lives. Relocating . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:14:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788278&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace mister stager 2009-08-26T08:14:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770865&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Once your bid for your dream home has been accepted, there is still so much to do before you can call the house trully yours. After your offer has been accepted, the next thing to do is to meet with . . . Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:19:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770865&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-08-12T15:19:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767998&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace We can say without any doubts that city transportation system is one of the elements that helps to create the city image. Population explosion in the last four decades, multiplying almost five times since . . . Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:38:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767998&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-08-09T12:38:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747513&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace In 2007, when we faced the US property bubble burst, all the Canadian property market participants started to inquire: "How will the circumstances in property market in Toronto or Canada be progressing . . . Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:45:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747513&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-07-23T11:45:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722330&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Have you ever wondered what it really is that can explain the changes in property prices? In this article, I will go throught the main causes for the property prices´ shifts. I am writing from many . . . Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:04:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722330&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Elli Davis 2009-06-26T18:04:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553635&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Renting your property to the right people is perhaps the most difficult and vital task that faces a landlord. Decent tenants are not always in obvious abundance and some work needs to be put into finding . . . Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:15:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553635&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Alex Paterson 2009-01-05T07:15:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509761&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Home sellers and listing agents are getting hammered by falling prices and demanding buyers.  That's the nature of the current cycle and anyone who has been in the industry for more than 10 . . . Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:44:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977509761&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Rick Daniel 2008-11-19T13:44:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511743&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Many people do not understand how destructive a foreclosure can be, until and unless it is too late for them. Foreclosure is something which haunts a person for a very long time. If a person is facing . . . Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:29:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511743&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Peter Namara 2008-11-20T04:29:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460634&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace No one wants to find that they are facing the loss of their home, and the word foreclosure is a real worry for many. This article presents some common sense tips to help you should you find yourself in . . . Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:26:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460634&grpId=3659174697254434&nav=Groupspace Peter Namara 2008-09-27T09:26:55Z