Real Estate – Homes & Spaces by Ema Dantas Ema Dantas

My guest today is Tracy Kambietz. Tracy has been a licensed Realtor in 3 provinces over the span of her 20 year career in Real Estate. She specialized in relocations in Calgary’s ever changing market and during the period when everyone was relocating to the city for work. Tracy also worked in the Okanagan of beautiful BC, assisting clients from Calgary and Vancouver purchase recreational and investment properties. That eventually lead her back home to Ontario where she focused solely on the cottage market in Muskoka and Georgian Bay. Tracy’s vast knowledge of various major markets across Canada makes for interesting conversation, which is why we’re here today. Have a listen.

Delayed occupancy compensation up to a maximum of $7,500 is payable:


If occupancy occurs on a date after the Firm Occupancy Date; orIf you exercised your right to terminate the purchase agreement due to delay as permitted by the Addendum

In this episode Ema explains why Exclusive Listings Agreements do not favour the seller, and why.

To put it simply, an exclusive listing agreement the seller is limiting him or herself to working with one agent and his or her buyers.  In a non-exclusive listing, your chosen real estate agent is working on your behalf with an army of agents and their clients, so that you home can be sold fast and for the most money.

Have a listen.

The demand for affordable housing along with government guidance is allowing for considerable opportunity for extended living spaces and income  generating opportunities for the savvy investor. 

Today I have Shannon Hammer, the President of Bark & Co giving us an overview of what are tiny homes and how his company's Suite Homes are different and why perhaps you may want to consider one as an income property.

Tiny Homes have been growing in popularity globally due to their relatively inexpensive cost and low impact on the environment.  
Depending on the size chosen, most will include all the amenities you expect in a larger home, while embracing a minimalist living philosophy. These small homes are no longer just for vacation properties. They have evolved as conventional options for in-law suites, younger generation suites, office and rental income apartments for long and short-term tenants.
Their popularity has exploded since Ontario introduced Bill 23 which allows for legal secondary dwellings on many existing properties. Suite homes are the perfect solution. They can be installed easily and fast; and even sold or moved if the need arises. 

Ema talks breifly of what this Act means, which includes:

"This legislation ‘cuts the red tape’ associated with additional residential units within new and existing houses, as well as accessory buildings. Now up to three residential units per lot will be permitted “as of right.” "

Ema talks about facts of the current interest rates and the real estate market generally.