My approach to Real Estate is really no different than my approach to life: Respect, Trust and Patience is what I like to bring to both. It’s never just about getting a quick sale or finding the easiest purchase, it’s about understanding your family’s needs. Where you are in your life, your interests, your passions – YOU. Then finding the right neighborhood and community that will embrace your family and allow you to thrive. As a CENTURY 21® Real Estate professional, I am dedicated to providing you with the highest quality service possible. My personal knowledge of the local Real Estate market is combined with the power of the CENTURY 21 brand - the most recognized name in Real Estate today.

I strive to make the sale of your home and all the associated activities free of stress, easy to understand, and at times, even fun. My goal is to exceed your expectations and provide you with exceptional service throughout our relationship.

I look forward to the opportunity of working for you!

Information about Hamilton and Surrounding areas

Here are some links that you may find useful:

You can find general information at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster, and Grimsby.

Articles and other Interesting References

Find out how much you can recoup from renovations at the Appraisal Institute of Canada

Find out more about the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit.

Find a registered home inspector at the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors.

Read about title insurance at TitlePlus.

Thinking about buying or selling a home that has an Oil Fuel Tank? Read this article.

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) can provide you with a great variety of information to help you better understand the different financial products available on the market and pick the ones that best meet your needs.

Check out the Government of Canada Office of Consumer Affairs on how to request a copy of your credit report

Specialties

Specializing in Residential Real Estate for Hamilton Wentworth Areas including Burlington, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Glanbrook, Binbrook, Dundas, Caledonia, Flamborough, Waterdown, Grimsby and surrounding areas.

Personal Interests

I enjoy relaxing with a good book. One of my all time favourites is the Dark Tower series by Stephen King. If you're looking for a good book to read, here are a few I would recommend: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton, Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Are you an avid book reader? Add me to your friend list on GoodReads.com and share your book reviews!

For the past couple of years, I've participated in the Hamilton DragonFest which raises funds for the Bay Area Restoration Council. If you haven't been to the festival at Bayfront Park in Hamilton, you've missed a super fun day! Put it on your calendar for next year! ... In the photo below, I am in boat #3, front seat, right side. A nice lead, and I think we may have won that race.

Personal Background

Born and raised in Hamilton, I attended Westmount High School and Mohawk College. After college, I lived and worked in the Toronto area, but have since moved back to my home town.

Professional Background

After graduating with honours from Mohawk College, I pursued a career in computer systems technology, which eventually led to providing computer consulting services on a contractual basis. After many years of experience in the corporate world, I am able to provide my clients with high quality advice and professionalism.

Education

Honours graduate of the Data Processing program at Mohawk College in 1984. Continuing education courses in:

Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Creating Web Pages
Dreamweaver
Programming in VB, C, XML, ASP, Flash

Real Estate Courses:

Real Estate as a Professional Career
Land, Structures and Real Estate Trading
The Residential Real Estate Transaction
The Commercial Real Estate Transaction
Principles of Appraisal
Real Property Law

Century 21 Courses

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