With the popularity of tiny homes, backpacking, global trekking and general urge to ‘live more,’ wanderlust is at an all-time high. Many millennials are forging their own paths in life, leaving Corporate America and risking it all to find true experiences and make greater connections.
There comes a time in any Santa-believers young life when youthful ignorance is replaced by a nagging skepticism. Perhaps this comes as a result of intellectual growth, but more likely stems from the fact that each year, the grizzled Santa at the local department store becomes increasingly impatient after hefting child after screaming child onto his knee. Eventually one year, the innocent kid looks directly into his parents’ eyes and questions not only Santa’s legitimacy, but their honesty as parents as well.
Mentors give us gifts all year long. Football coaches give us the gift of love for the game, Big Brothers and Big Sisters give us the gift of friendship, while business mentors give us the gift of future success. And they all give us the gift of personal knowledge and growth, which is invaluable in and of itself. The gifts mentors give us are some of the most precious gifts we will ever receive—because they are selflessly given with respect, love and care.
The way you communicate with your colleagues and clients makes a huge impression. Your vernacular and tone communicates confidence, intelligence, and openness. It can make of break your business relationships. Inflated speech isn’t effective if you don’t have the metrics to back it up, which is why business buzzwords are so useless.
As the societal pressure for women to look younger mounts, many cosmetic procedures have become more popular recently to fulfill the increased demand for a younger looking appearance. Botox has become one of these procedures, which we will discuss the pros and cons of below. But before we can do that, first, we have to define what Botox is and what it’s not.
In recent years, the rate at which children have been diagnosed with ADHD has increased dramatically. While some parents contest that their children most definitely have ADHD, others are certain that ADHD is just a misdiagnosis for “gifted” children. These gifted children have been referred to as Indigos.
Have you noticed that you tend to feel inner peace and generally happier when you’re out in nature, away from crowds, traffic and the city? That’s because when you’re out in nature, your body tunes into and harmonizes with the earth’s frequency and as a result can repair, rejuvenate and heal itself more efficiently.
Is it to find old friends, keep up with extended family, be in the know about community organizations and events… enhance your sense of belonging?
Does social media make you feel more connected?
When putting an offer on a home, there are a few things that can make you start thinking that you’ve made a bad decision. The main cause of home buyer’s remorse is talking to other people. Once you’ve put in an offer to purchase, it’s only natural to let everyone close to you know. Everyone is going to have an opinion, and even though family & friends mean well, it can make you start to second guess your decision.
I always advise my clients to wait until the condition period is over before they start spreading the news that they have bought a place. A lot can happen in that couple of weeks, and statistically, only 80% of deals go firm. That’s not to say that you can’t let people know that you have put in an offer on a place, however, I would not get into details & features about the home. Remember, you are buying the place for you, not your friends or family. They don’t get to live there! The second reason is that people feel compelled to continue looking for a property even though they have an offer in on another place. Big mistake! There will always be another home that will suit your needs. Looking at other houses at this time introduces doubt into the process, leaving you stressed, and more than likely, it will now take much longer to get you into your home.
A few things you can do to mitigate those feelings of remorse is to review your wants and needs. You more than likely put an offer in on a house because it hit a lot of points that you want in a home. What features of the property stood out for you? Did you find many houses that met your needs? If you backed out of this contract, is it realistic to think you will find a better home? Also, have a conversation with your agent. He will be able to review the reasons that made you decide to submit an offer to purchase.
Remember that the feeling of remorse can happen. Take steps to make sure you take the uncertainty out of buying.
It is important to look for an agent that empowers the home buyer in their decision making. In my business, I make sure that my clients are coming to a decision on their own. I allow them to take as long as they need. I find that most do find the place that is right for them and they are happy with their choice. Make sure your agent educates you about the process, so you end up comfortable with your choices.
Wesley Morrow of REMAX Realty Professionals is a Real Estate Professional and a REALTOR® in Calgary. Join his Real Estate Community, Real Estate Corner – a community on the GetAssist Business Network for those interested in discussing and learning about the Real Estate Market in Canada, for more.
