Why....  WHY do we RENT WATER HEATERS???

By: Ben Sage

Why.... WHY do we RENT WATER HEATERS???

Tags: Budget, house, housing, saving, utility, water heater, rental, reliance

I'm not sure why we do this.  In Ontario, at least in my neck of the woods (Woodstock, Ingersoll, Oxford County), it is extremely commonplace to rent your water heater. Why?  Why have we allowed this to become normal?  If you ask the companies who are profiting hand-over-fist on these appliances, they will tell you that the reason renting makes more sense is because any servic...Read More

What is a Fiduciary in Real Estate?

By: Ben Sage

What is a Fiduciary in Real Estate?

Tags: Real Estate, Woodstock, Ontario, Fiduciary, Client, What is a client

The first thing to discuss, when it comes to being a Fiduciary in real estate sales, is Representation.  Real estate brokers form agency relationships with their clients.  (If you choose to have a real estate broker represent you, you become a client, and the brokerage becomes agent).  Representation creates a fiduciary obligation on behalf of...Read More

Christmas Baking Recipes

By: Ben Sage

Christmas Baking Recipes

Tags: Distractions, Christmas, Baking

Yes.  I made these.   No, I didn't buy them.  No, my wife didn't make them.   I made them.  All of them.  With love.  For you and your family (if they are lucky) to enjoy.  Before we get to what actually brought you here, I have a small favour to ask.  If you have even a passing interest in the current real estate market, or even d...Read More

Suddenly, Duplexes!!

By: Ben Sage

Suddenly, Duplexes!!

Tags: Woodstock, Investment, Real Estate, Investor, Multi-Family, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex

Suddenly, there are Duplexes for sale!! After what seems like an eternity of zero options in Oxford County, suddenly there are a few options for investors looking to add to their portfolios!  Checking the MLS today, I notice there are actually 11 options for multi-family properties in Woodstock.  We haven't seen that much available investment property inventory in ages.  As y...Read More

Explore the Trails and Parks in Woodstock

By: Ben Sage

Explore the Trails and Parks in Woodstock

Tags: Woodstock, Parks, Outdoor, Entertainment, Covid, Safe, Activity, Trails

Having lived in Woodstock for most of my life, I have noticed the trails and parks have improved GREATLY in my lifetime! We have some excellent public spaces to enjoy in Woodstock, where you can surround yourself with nature, and enjoy many outdoor activities.  Did you know that Woodstock has over 350 hectares of parks and trails to enjoy? There are 52 neighbourhood parks and facilities, an...Read More