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hile the CAQ was in opposition, Premier Legault demanded the $180 million overcharged to Hydro customers be returned to them - but now that he is in power, it appears his memory has lapsed. Just a few weeks ago, the CAQ's Natural

Resources Minister confirmed that half of the money ($90 million) will be put into the Treasury Board coffers, even though they are expecting a $5 billion dollar surplus by the end of 2019. But Quebecers are not sitting idly by. In fact, more than 56,000 people have so far signed a peti-

tion calling for a full refund - an amount which can add up to several hundred dollars per customer. The petition was launched on February 22nd 2018 by the Quebec chapter of the Canadian Taxpayers Association (CTA), a taxpayers group advocating

for lower taxes and an increase in government accountability - and has been gaining momentum ever since. This comes at a time when HydroQuébec reported a net profit of $3.19 billion in 2018 (a 12% per cent increase from 2017). Most of the increase in profits came the sale of their

majority stake in TM4, but part of it was also because of an increase in electricity sales in Quebec, due to the weather yet residential customers will be paying 0.9% more per kW/h starting on April 1st of this year. It may be a small increase and only add up to approximately $13 on aver-

age for the year - but for many people just trying to make ends meet, every extra kilowatt bites into the budget. You can sign the petition online at: w w w. t a x p a ye r. c o m / re source-centre/petitions/petition?tpContentId=196

aylight Saving Time (DST) is coming this weekend, something that really started in Germany and Austria during World War I., They called it Sommerzeit or Summer Time, a name that is still used and which in our case is nothing but a sad irony: we are still in what looks like an endless winter, and usually that’s the situation until the end of March. Let’s not deceive ourselves Canadian winters rarely end when the calendar says they should end. This German-Austrian invention was used intermittently in many countries during the following decades but it was definitely revived during the energy crisis of the early 1970s becoming

more or less a global phenomenon today. In our case—like many other things in which the Canadian elites are mindless followers—we have simply adapted our clocks to the dictates of the Americans. The rationale for DST is that advancing the clock one hour when supposedly there is more daylight would save energy, especially electricity since during the summer months the evenings would have more natural light. The claims of electricity savings are however highly contested, in fact there is no conclusive evidence that such energy savings really occur. That is particularly true in the case of Canada. Unlike the United States where generally the winters

are shorter due to their geographic location, C a n a d a being much more to the n o r t h doesn’t enjoy a significant increase in daylight by this time of the year; that may come by the second or third week in April but not before. This difference with respect to our neighbours results in turn in an increased use of artificial light in the morning which can-

cels out the hypothetical savings of the evening. We all know that by advancing the clock one hour those who had to get up at 6:30 or 7 in the morning with DST they are indeed doing it one hour earlier when most of Canada is still quite dark. Moreover, since usually that is also the period of the day when temperatures are the lowest, that brings an increase in

other forms of energy namely gasoline, since people will need extra time to start their cars, indirectly throwing more carbon emissions into our atmosphere. To make things worse, when in 2006 the Americans decided to lengthen DST which used to start the first Sunday in April and end the last Sunday of October, to begin now the second Sunday of March and end the first Sunday of November, the Canadian authorities slavishly followed suit without considering the climatic and geographic differences. At the time the reason given was that we needed to be synchronized with the Americans because many Canadian companies do business with the U.S. and

therefore we have to be able to contact them on their own time (!). That reason certainly doesn’t hold any water: for a bunch of people who die to sell something to their Americans counterparts we are all subjected to losing one hour of sleep and battle the cold weather? Indeed we are neither saving electricity nor any other form of energy and we are not gaining any large amount of extra light after people finish working because our northern evenings don’t have all that extra light that our American neighbours enjoy. It seems that when it comes to time, the wisest people are those in Saskatchewan who never got into this DST scheme.

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Canada's largest jigsaw puzzle retailer--and one of the largest of its kinds in the world--is here. But some “puzzlers” already know how to find Jigsaw Jungle, making pilgrimages from across Quebec, Ontario, and beyond. “We have some 100,000 puzzles in-stock in our 7,500 square foot facility,” proclaims Robert Vineberg, Jigsaw Jungle’s owner and CEO. “Jigsaw Jungle is a small company, but we compete well against the big guys. We have a massive selection of puzzles ranging from 2 pieces up to the world's largest at 43,000 pieces; you can't find this stuff elsewhere. Our selection,

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service and prices are phenomenal!” Despite its large inventory, Jigsaw Jungle is a small company by number of employees; only five work here, not counting

two Great Danes, Fergus & Brix, employed as parttime greeters. “Naturally, the iconic Ravensburger brand is here, but also many others of equivalent quality: Castorland; Clementoni, Cobble Hill, Educa; Eurographics; HEYE; Jumbo; Trefl;and White Mountain,

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to name just a few. We also have innovative startups here, such as JaCaRou, as well as word games from Melissa & Doug. Puzzlers will want to spend the whole day here.” There is no luxurious showroom here, simply racks and racks of puzzles

from some 45 different manufacturers. There are different skill levels,themes,number of pieces, and artists to choose from. “While roughly 90% of our business is online, our warehouse is also open to the public.We ship almost anywhere, but many clients prefer to place their orders online and pick-up at our warehouse, or shop directly on the premises." Vineberg sees jigsaws as a growth industry, dispelling the notion that it caters mainly to kids. “Our typical customer is between 35 and 75 years old..“ “Our website details the health benefits of doing jigsaws, which develop dexterity, relieve stress, and help keep the mind sharp. Puzzles can help ward off dementia and Alzheimer's.“ McGill University is among Jigsaw Jungle's customers, putting out puzzles in the libraries during exam period, an effective stress relief technique. Vineberg enjoys interacting with puzzlers.“I love to see the look on our customers' faces when they first visit the warehouse and see all of the puzzles we have over 2 floors. It's also nice to see total strangers sharing tips and exchanging information. For us, it's all about the clients; we personally sign every packing slip on our shipments.” For its online operations, Jigsaw Jungle offers fast, flat-rate shipping in North America as well as a various options for overseas orders." The public can visit from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Thursday, or Friday from 9am to 2pm. Free parking is available on site. The 110 Bus will get you there from Angrignon metro . Jigsaw Jungle 8126 Jean-Brillon, Lasalle H8N 2J5 514.331.3346 | 1.877.758.6453 JigsawJungle.com BuyPuzzles.com

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Pedestrians: not a priority for Montreal s recent as February 18, Mayor Valerie Plante issued a statement announcing new measures to make the city safer for

pedestrians. Her words had come in response to a recent accident in which a woman was killed at a crossing on Atwater Ave. outside the site of the current construction of a new building in what used to be the Children's Hospital. That incident was not an isolated one, a few months earlier another fatal accident had occurred on Park Avenue. But then the worst of winter fell on the city and with that, the problem caused by the accumulation of snow on sidewalks especially for the elderly and those with mobility problems. On February

24 the Mayor had addressed that issue as well, indicating that she had communicated with the 19 borough mayors, urging them to deploy all their equipment to remove the snow promptly, especially near schools, hospitals, and bus stops. Since Ms. Plante is also the Mayor of the Ville Marie Borough, it seems that her alter ego here didn't take the warning of Ms. Plante the City Mayor very seriously. Indeed, snow accumulated at least in front of various bus stops on Sherbrooke St., on Cote des Neiges, and on Pine Ave. Many people living or

working downtown have complained about the state of sidewalks being worse than in previous years. The city had announced the acquisition of some new machines able to break the ice which, as temperatures get lower, become harder to remove, becoming the leading cause of dangerous falls suffered by pedestrians, but then the bad news: these machines could only work when the ice gets a certain thickness. However, in recent weeks the ice indeed had become thicker, and the machines are nowhere to be seen, at least not on the streets whose side-

t has been known for quite some time that the Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge, built in 1965, is in bad shape and in dire need of replacement. The previous Liberal government did have the project listed as 'under study' in their plans, but nothing had been confirmed by the time they were voted out of office. An inspection done by engineers under their watch in 2017

had already revealed cracks in the structure, posing a serious risk of falling concrete - resulting in lanes often having to be closed for urgent repairs. With over 80,000 cars using the bridge to and from the West Island every day, the building of a new structure can no longer be delayed. Last December, the CAQ announced the bridge would be replaced with a new one, as the costly up-

keep and repairs of the bridge have been constant - but they have yet to offer a timeline or an estimated cost. This past Wednesday March 6th, Junior Transport Minister Chantal Rouleau announced the CAQ's updated plans for the bridge. It will have three lanes in each direction for traffic, a pedestrian path, a bike lane and a dedicated bus lane that will be given priority - but

nothing was said concerning a line for the REM on the structure. The previous Liberal government's plans had the dedicated bus lane linking with the new REM transit system. The original bridge will be maintained in the meantime and remain in operation during construction of the new one, which will be built on the north side of it.

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walks have the most ice. Those looking for a more permanent solution for the problem of ice-covered sidewalks didn't get the answer they expected either: the city shelved the proposal to install heated sidewalks on Ste. Catherine St., an idea that had been around for some time but was refloated when the overhaul of the entire artery was announced. "Too expensive" was basically the response from the city, while at the same time, it joins with merchants and residents, regarding the dangers looming on downtown because of people being lured into

shopping in the suburban malls. In recent weeks fingers have been pointing to the big menace for downtown represented by a proposed megamall in TMR. However, a lack of accommodation for older people or families with little children is a self-inflicted handicap for the area. As long as downtown is associated with slippery sidewalks in winter (and we have about five months with cold temperatures and snowfalls) and other problems that make access to the area difficult, potential shoppers will keep moving somewhere else.

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Strong February sales in Montreal’s residential real estate market T he Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) has just released its most recent residential real estate market statistics for the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), based on the real estate brokers’ Centris provincial database. In total, 4,370 residential sales were concluded in February 2019, an 8 per cent increase compared to February of last year. This was the 48th consecutive increase in sales. Sales by geographic area Four of the six main areas of the Montreal CMA registered an increase in sales in January. The North Shore, Laval, the South Shore and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu turned in exceptional performances with respective sales increases of 17 per cent, 16 per cent, 10 per cent and 10 per cent. Sales in the VaudreuilSoulanges area were unchanged compared to February of last year, while sales on the Island of Montreal fell slightly by 1 per cent. Sales by property category Across the Montreal

CMA, the number of transactions rose by 4 per cent for single-family homes (2,436 sales), by 14 per cent for condominiums (1,588 sales) and by 7 per cent for plexes (339 sales). Residential Statistics – Montreal CMA February 2019 Sales 2019 2018 Variation Total residential 4,370 4,059 8% Singlefamily 2,436 2,345 4% Condominium 1,588 1,393 14% Plex (2-5 dwellings) 339 316 7% Median price 2019 2018 Variation Single-family $320,000 $310,000 3% Condominium $250,000 $250,000 0% Plex

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which deals with her difficult choices regarding their deceased sister Cloe (played by Jamila Shani Joseph, whose spirit is prevalent throughout the play), and leads them to feel a strong sense of abandonment towards their mother. Deftly combining humour, spirituality and coming to terms with one’s past, “How Black Mothers Say I love You”

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really hits home about the mother-daughter relationship, and the power of acceptance from all sides of the story. *** The fifth annual edition of the Revolution They Wrote Festival of feminist-oriented theatrical short works and performances will take place from March 21-24 at the MainLine Theatre on St. Laurent Boulevard. With a goal of providing a platform and space for intersectional feminists to

Active 22,252 26,227 15% New 6,999 7,069 1% Prices The median price of single-family homes across the Montreal CMA continued to stand firm in February, increasing by 3 per cent to reach $320,000. The median price of condominiums remained unchanged at $250,000. As for plexes (2 to 5 dwellings), the median price jumped by 8 per cent compared to February of last year to reach $522,000. Number of properties for sale In February, there were 22,252 active residential listings in the Montreal CMA, a 15 per cent drop compared to one year earlier.

share and perform their works in a safe, nurturing environment, the festival will feature plays and readings by nine artists, in which they will explore the power, vulnerability and ownership of female and non-binary bodies. Tickets for the festival are now on sale, and can be purchased at the MainLine box office, by phone at 514-849-3378 (Tuesday to Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) or online at: www.mainlinetheatre.ca .

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ishing to encourage the development and the use of greener vehicles, including electric vehicles, the City of Dorval adopted, at its council meeting in January, a financial assistance program for the purchase and in-

stallation of a residential charging station for electric vehicles. Here are the main highlights of the program: • Retroactive, effective as of January 1, 2019 • A subsidy of 50% of the costs incurred, up to a maximum of $500 • One reimbursement per

residence Dorval has become the first municipality on the island of Montreal to offer such a program, details on which can be consulted at www.city.dorval.qc.ca. “We are truly proud to offer such a program to Dorval residents”, says Dorval Mayor, Edgar Rouleau. “We are certain that it is an important step towards progress and we hope that many citizens will be able to profit from it in the coming years”. In addition to all this, the City of Dorval has recently purchased two new 100% electric vehicles. This allows the municipality to further increase its fleet of electric vehicles and it is another concrete gesture that leads Dorval on a green ecological path!

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Montreal comics keep local comedy scene alive with series of premium live shows

ocal comedians Reese Turner and Walter J. Lyng (aka the “Rad Dads”) have once again teamed up to offer Montreal comedy fans a series of regularly-scheduled shows with line-ups that are filled with top notch Montreal and Canadian comics.

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Through their newly-established Perfect Bite Productions, the duo have created three new series of comedy shows. First there’s the biweekly Piranhaha series, which was launched on February 26 at the Piranha Bar (located at 680 St. Catherine Street West) and will feature David Pryde, Mike Paterson and Derek Seguin as headliners for the next three shows; then there’s A Night of Stars, a monthly comedy showcase that was launched on March 8 at Café Cleopatra; and finally there’s “Studio Sesh”, an underground cannabisfriendly comedy series that happens at a number of secret locations across the city (with the next sesh scheduled for March 23). And of course, Turner and Lyng will return with their “Rad Dads” show. After their enormous success at last year’s Just For Laughs festival (in particular, the OFF-JFL series), they took the Rad Dads show on tour to Toronto, Ottawa and St.

While we’re on the subject of comedy and comedians, global comedy superstar Russell Howard will make Montreal a stop on his “Respite” stand-up world tour on May 5 at Club Soda on St. Laurent Boulevard. Tickets for the show, which will play in a total of 24 countries, cost $32.50 and can be purchased now at the Club Soda box office, by calling 514-286-1010 or online at www.clubsoda.ca . • March 9, 2019

Montreal comedians/promoters Walter J. Lyng and Reese Turner (wearing glasses).

John, New Brunswick – not to mention releasing a Rad Dads Christmas album -- and plan to bring that show to the Ottawa Yuk Yuks club for a special Father’s Day edition. “Our goal with these new series of shows is to offer a premium comedy experience during the week just like a show that you would see in a major comedy club during the weekend,” said Lyng during a recent interview. “Montreal is full of great comedy talent that is not always apparent to the casual comedy fan, so we decided to stage these live comedy shows with a recognizable headliner, a lineup with some of the best comedians Montreal has to offer who all have festival and/or TV credentials. And best of all, we make it quite affordable with an admission price of $10 per person, or $5 for students.” “These shows are not a slapdash money grab.Wal-

*** Don’t miss the remaining performances of the Black Theatre Workshop’s run of Trey Anthony’s powerful play “How Black Mothers Say I Love You”, which runs at the Centaur Theatre until March 16. The play takes place in the New York City apartment of Daphne (Andrea Davis), a West Indian woman who is in the final stages of battling cancer. She is visited by her daughters Claudette

ter and me spend a lot of port we get from the bars time curating the line-ups and venues is great, but for these shows to see what we think are the best performers to grace the stage, so that we can put on a great show that would further carry Montreal’s strong reputation for live comedy,” said Turner. “We have a lot of incredible comedy talent here, but we lose a lot of them to Toronto, because there is a lack of stages and performance opportunities in Montreal. That is why we put together these quality live comedy shows, because it satisfies a need for comics and casual comedy fans, and gets them gung ho for Just For Laughs in July.” Turner added that when he and Walter don’t perform onstage, they spend their offstage time during the day booking the acts, as well as developing and creating the professionallooking flyers and promotional material for their series of shows. “The sup-

we have to be constantly promoting these shows,

because promoting and creating awareness is half the battle,” he said. They also book comedians to perform at numerous fundraisers for community organizations and school boards. “We love working with such a great group of people. It not only keeps us busy performing, but we give other local comics the opportunity to perform on a regular basis. This is the closest version for ourselves to work with our friends and have fun doing it,” said Walter. “As well, we can grow the local comedy scene to prove that comedy is alive and well in Montreal, and you don’t have to wait until July to buy your tickets to see a premium live comedy show.” For more information about Perfect Bite Productions and their numerous series of upcoming live comedy shows, check out their Facebook page.

(Dayane Ntibarikure), who takes a leave of absence from her social work job in Montreal, and Valerie (Keren Roberts), who lives in New York, but is experiencing a troubled marriage. While Claudette and Valerie want to help their ailing mother through these difficult final stages of this dreaded disease, they discover a dark secret about their mother, continued on Page 6

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Montreal Times readers who would like to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day but aren’t fans of green beer. No need to be green with envy and miss out on the festivities.Winelovers can still channel the luck of the Irish this year and enjoy some traditional Irish recipes paired with a delicious bottle of wine. Here are three of our favourites!

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Leek and Potato Soup is a delicious Irish classic. It’s creamy, savoury and satisfying, and pairs well with La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Chardonnay grapes from California’s Sonoma Coast are lighter and leaner due to the cooler climate. This gives the wine a creaminess that matches the soup and refreshing acidity that balances its richness.

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he historic venture started on the night of November the 10th in 1952. Jack Koeppler, then-owner of the Buena Vista, challenged international travel writer Stanton Delaplane to help re-create a highly touted "Irish Coffee" served at Shannon Airport in Ireland. Intrigued, Stan accepted Jack’s invitation, and the pair began to experiment immediately. Throughout the night the two of them stirred and sipped judiciously and eventually acknowledged two recurring problems.

The taste was "not quite right," and the cream would not float. Stan’s hopes sank like the cream, but Jack was undaunted.The restaurateur pursued the elusive elixir with religious fervor, even making a pilgrimage overseas to Shannon Airport. Upon Jack’s return, the experimentation continued. Finally, the perfecttasting Irish whiskey was selected. Then the problem of the bottom-bent cream was taken to San Francisco’s mayor, a prominent dairy owner. It was discovered that when the cream was aged for

48 hours and frothed to a precise consistency, it would float as delicately as a swan on the surface of Jack’s and Stan’s special nectar. Success was theirs! With the recipe now mastered, a sparkling clear, six-ounce, heat-treated goblet was chosen as a suitable chalice. Soon the fame of the Buena Vista’s Irish Coffee spread throughout the land. Today, it’s still the same delicious mixture, and it’s still the same clamorous, cosmopolitan Buena Vista. Both…delightful experiences.

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1) CHOOSE YOUR REAL ESTATE BROKER WISELY Is it a good idea to use your sister or cousin to represent you when purchasing a home? The answer is probably no. Owning a real estate agency, I see many brokers go through situations which are extremely tough both emotionally and financially, one of them being mixing business with family; it should never be done! Should you interview a few brokers before choosing who to sell your home with? Absolutely. You may think going with the person who has all the signs up in the neighbourhood is a great idea, but it is ideal to meet with them first. This will allow you to decide beforehand if there is a connection or if you are simply not comfortable with this person’s character, all very important aspects to consider. 2) AVOID DUAL - REPRESENTATION As a buyer, if you call the listing broker directly in the province of Quebec you are deemed to be an • March 9, 2019

“unrepresented buyer”. The listing broker has a signed mandate to represent the legal interests of the seller and has the ethical responsibility within the profession to provide an honest and diligent service to you as an “unrepresented buyer”. It is all legal. However, would you really want the same person representing your interests and those of the seller at the same time? Some buyers call the listing broker directly, thinking they will negotiate on their own behalf and the listing broker will reduce their total commission, since there isn’t a second broker. The truth is, that this rarely happens and the listing brokers ends up “double-ending” and collect the full commission. So, buyers please get your own broker to represent you!

based on their personal feelings and experience, and that is fine. Having already been affiliated to the larger well-known real estate agencies and having opened up my own independent real estate firm, I can say that my clientele use my services based on what value I offer and provide. Of course the support of a good agency always helps, but it will definitely not make or break a real estate deal. In any real estate transaction, the most important factor is going to be TRUST.This may sound strange but try to look past the bright colors of our banners and the images you see on social media. Take the time to ask questions and to find out who this realtor really is and what they stand for; how do they work? The real estate broker you work with needs to have the 5 C’s. They need to; have a good character; be able to show caring and consideration; have an excellent connection to your needs and lastly, be able to communicate well with all parties involved.

3) HIRING A FRANCHISE BROKER OR AN INDEPENDENT BROKER Let’s face it, there are over 7000 real estate brokers in Montreal and about 10 000 in the province of Quebec alone. The competition to get your business is fierce! 4) AVOID FOR SALE BY Everyone will have their OWNER own opinion on this, I love and admire people

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who choose to put up their own home for sale on the internet. I also understand their main goal, which is to save at least a total of a 3% commission on the price of their home sale. Do you actually make more money when you sell on your own? The statistics from NAR (National Association of Realtors) show that homes actually sell about 20% higher with a realtor. Apart from stats, I can tell you from over 15 years of experience, that I have sold homes after someone has tried on their own, while even being able to sell it for more. If you are really “saving” the commission on the sale of your property, then be aware that the buyers assume this as well, and are looking for that discounted price on your home. The buyers get quite disappointed when the asking price of your home does not seem like a “discount” at all. Qualified serious buyers are working with brokers, who are showing them homes listed on the regular platform. Many

will try it for awhile, and when they get tired of all the work entailed, 90% of these for sale by owner properties are sold with the professional services of a broker. 5) GETTING STUCK ON COMMISSION RATES What is more important to you: saving 1% on the commission or making sure you get the best conditions for the sale of your property? Buying and selling a home is an exciting time, but usually

Eleni Akrivos is a Chartered real estate broker and President of North East Realties, Real Estate Agency in Montreal. Eleni is a lecturer in the Residential Real Estate Program at College Lasalle and CoHosts “The Real Estate Show” on CJADAM800 every Sunday at 1:00pm. To send her questions or comments please write to eleni@nordestimmobilier.c a and visit www.northeastrealties.ca for more articles and videos.

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Knowing the Rules of the Real estate game: It still amazes me, that with all the information available on the internet today, buyers and sellers still make mistakes, take advice from the wrong people and are not aware of certain pitfalls to avoid in the game of real estate. It is, after all, a game where sellers try to sell at the highest possible price and buyers aim to strike only when they find a hot deal. In my opinion, most real estate brokers out there are well intentioned professionals attempting to get their clients exactly what they need, either the home sold or a great deal. In doing so, I believe that part of our job is to make the rules very clear so that all parties can come together and successfully accept the price and conditions which meet everyone’s needs. This is what we call a win-win! However, it does not always work out this way and not all transactions are smooth sailing. As a real estate broker I tend to solve problems more than sell homes. To avoid the problems which I see time and time again, I love sharing stories with my clients, in the hopes that they too, avoid the pitfalls. Here are some common pitfalls to avoid for both buyers and sellers:

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