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How to Make the Most of your Condo Space

Buying a condo is a big purchase but collecting your beloved belongings and treasured memories from your childhood basement can be a daunting experience. How do you solve the question of stuff for smaller spaces? We’ve collected some of our favourite tips to make the most out of your new condo space!

Before moving, try to downsize!

Stuff is special to us. A t-shirt is not just a t-shirt but a memory so it can be tough to say goodbye. But, it’s important to purge what you can so you can keep what you love.

Choose 10 items you haven’t worn in 6 months and stash them in a garment bag stuffed in the back of your closet. If you don’t reach for ‘em within a year, donate the garment bag. But, what if you don’t have a year to decide? Or what if you don’t want to decide and you want to keep it all?

No such thing as wasted space

As condos climb higher, floor plans shrink so it’s important to make the most out every inch and bulky furniture makes your space look smaller. Luckily, savvy designers realize smaller spaces need smaller furniture so they’ve adapted their concepts to suit cozy living with creative storage solutions. Every piece of furniture should be multifunctional.

Get creative with your storage solutions

A kitchen island can become storage, seating, and counter space. Choose folding stools that can be stored easily when guests come to visit. Attach a towel bar beneath your cabinets to create hanging storage for small baskets or your awesome bamboo utensil set. And never forget the nooks and crannies because this is space for custom shelving.

Vertical Storage

Think about your vertical space as usable space. Instead of a standing coat rack, consider hooks. Mounting a shoe rack or shelf to a wall will give you space beneath for baskets. A loft bed is a great way to benefit from high ceilings and create an office alcove beneath. Step storage is incredibly useful for displaying your favoured treasures and affording a location to store away every day essentials that aren’t so glamorous to the general public.

The vacant wall above your toilet is often forgotten, but get some great shelves or a standing storage unit and really don’t hesitate to buff up your solutions to suit your taste. Let your home be reflective of you, no matter the size!

Finally!

Make the most out of your new space by measuring your furniture, being brutal in your downsizing tactics and if all else fails snag a second closet! We’ll store your seasonal possessions and keep your treasured memories safe. We wanna keep your condo looking slick and your space uncluttered.

Are You A New Real Estate Agent Looking For That First Sale?

It is tough to be a new real estate agent because it’s your job to go and get those listings. It’s your job to create that first sale, referrals may not be happening and that’s frightening, challenging, but truly exciting!

There are so many neighbourhoods to choose from, so many houses or condominiums just waiting to be sold, but this is one of the biggest purchases that any person will make in their lifetime and it’s your job to make them trust you and I’m sure there’s a neighbourhood that you would like to target and although this is an excellent way to introduce yourself, this approach could limit your potential audience. So, we put together a few tips that might help snag that first sale.

Choose A Style Of Home You love And Become An Expert

Toronto is known to host an eclectic array of neighbourhoods, each one distinct in character, style and there can be common architectural elements or homes of a particular style associated with certain neighbourhoods.

New real estate agents may benefit from choosing a type of home be it bungalow, foursquare, Tudor, or art deco and really learning about the interesting features, the history of the style in the city, and have some factoids on hand to entertain potential clients. Did you know that the foursquare home came in a kit sold by Sears? These homes are also in some of the most sought after neighbourhoods in Toronto, so it’s a great way to get your name noticed throughout the city as opposed to focusing on a particular neighbourhood.

Have Unique but Affordable Swag

Business cards are often lost in a wallet, left on a table, or tossed in the trash. So, how do you get your info out there without becoming another forgotten business card? Be creative! Think of something affordable, compact, useful on a daily basis but different from what you see out there.

Umbrellas are a great idea and when purchased in bulk can be somewhat affordable but perhaps save this item for clients who are strongly considering employing your services as a real estate agent.

Magnets aren’t a bad idea but can disappear on a fridge, so consider a useful piece of information that every kitchen may benefit from like a baker’s measurement conversion chart, couple that with your fancy face and that’s something that’ll be looked at every day reinforcing you as the right choice for a person’s future real estate needs.

Know The Market

This seems very obvious but having an understand that 2017 will boast the biggest demand for “starter homes” like row houses and semi-detached homes, but because of the current and quite drastic inflation of market prices, families currently in starter homes can’t necessarily afford to upgrade and so people are choosing not to sell that starter home, but instead invest in updating their current home. Neighourhood and market trends can be found in many places, so stay up to date with our help!

Everyone You Meet Is A Potential Client

Always have swag in your bag! If it’s raining, pass a stranger an umbrella with your information and that person will look you up, simply because you helped them when they needed an umbrella and not necessarily because they need a real estate agent. But, they might have a friend who needs a real estate agent, by leaning on an extended network, your business will grow.

Choose Houses or Condominiums

Choosing to focus your energy in one of these two areas will develop your ability as an expert and contribute to a strong reputation as a knowledgeable agent and that trust will build your business. Both choices will aid in the growth of your career, but choosing to focus on condominiums or houses allows for more attention to gaining clients, building a reputation, and once that is established, you will be able to sell both but focus first and the growth will follow.

We want to help with your success, so please get in touch with us and we’ll include your profile in your preferred neighbourhood because we believe success starts at the hyper local level.

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What is an H1B Visa?

This category of visa is reserved for temporary foreign workers and is obtained by an employer. There are 5 basic requirements that need to be in place before an H1B visa is obtained by an applicant.

1. You must have a pre-existing employer / employee relationship with the petitioning employer.

2. Your career must be considered a specialty occupation and the job must be so complex that it can only be performed by a qualified individual who has obtained the minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

3. Your specialty occupation must be related to the degree that the individual has obtained.

4. You must be paid the standard wage associated with the specialty career related to the obtained degree.

5. Your H1B Visa must be associated with a numerical number which is accurate against the annual cap of issuance.

When does an individual use an H1B Visa?

This is a nonimmigrant visa so a person holding this visa is not allowed to stay in the United States beyond a specified, predetermined period of time. Once an H1B Visa expires, the individual must either leave the U.S, apply for a different type of visa, or obtain an extension of the H1B visa.

Should the above actions not be taken, the individual would be considered living in the country illegally and will have to return to their country of origin.

The most affected portion of the populace are workers employed by IT outsourcing companies.

What Happens When a Printing Error Affects the H1B Visa process?

A printing press connected to some Visa Processing centres made a small error stating H1B Visas as 1B1 Visas on already approved petitions. This error is making emergency travel out of the US for H1B visa holders difficult because visa holders fear they won’t be able to re-enter the country.

Many people have reported challenges when contacting the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, stating silence, the inability to answer questions, or simply absolutely no information whatsoever.

How long can a person stay in the United States with an H1B Visa?

There is a maximum of term of six years attached to a visa of this type, and this is considering the many possible extensions and exceptions that a person may enact before the end of this term.

Why is This Simple Misprint such a Cause for Anxiety?

Before April, the Trump administration snapped a cap on the number of foreign workers allowed to obtain a fast tracked, short termed visa, so there many people who are concerned about re-entering the country because of the typo and new restrictions placed by this particular government.

Additionally, a printing error will not be tolerated upon re-entry into the United States after a fresh stamp has been given outside the country. Although, initially a person will be able to leave the country, once a person has left a simple call from an employer or lawyer is just not enough to suffice for the re-entry of a person into the United States.

Premium Processing Suspended, and why this matters

The US government used to charge a fee for premium processing of H1B Visas in an effort to accelerate the review process to fifteen days however on April 3, the Trump administration suspended this premium program for a six-month spell, leaving many companies unsure of how to plan upcoming IT projects because they do not know if they are able to hire the skilled individuals needed to complete a complex project within a tight timeline.

This also suspends current applications for a minimum of six months but can take up to eight months, in processing time, that has left many families and individuals wondering what will happen to their future. To their family, and to their application for work in the United States.

Was This Printing Error Intentional?

Can a printing error trigger a conspiracy theory? Is it a simple error or an intentional barrier put forth by an already forceful administration? An H1B Visa error has left many foreign temporary tech experts and employees feeling afraid and in limbo.

The printing error mistakenly states H1B Visas as 1B1 Visas and many H1B Visa holders who need to leave the US for a short term return to their home, often in a country considered blacklisted by the US administration, is now worried about their ability to return to the US after their brief leave of absence.

How many People Are Affected by This Error?

There are hundreds of thousands of individuals who have been left feeling anxious and unsure of their employment, and presence in the United States because a very simple print error in conjunction with the choice by an administration to suspend a processing procedure that has benefited many companies and helped many people gain temporary skilled employment in the United States within ventures that can project the tech industry beyond the assumed standards.

So, why is a country so quick to dismiss progress? Why is an administration so afraid to welcome and include other people from other countries for the sake of progress? There is no right answer to this question and because of this, many people have been left in limbo. Included businesses that build the American economy.

Ghostwriter for Children's Health

Most Common Ear Issues in Children

There’s nothing quite so special as when a parent is at the park and yells their child name, only that have that child turnabout with a face full of joy and an expression that simply defines happiness. But, what if your child couldn’t hear you say their name?

The ear is a delicate instrument in the orchestra of the human body, and it’s important to protect our ability to hear the symphony life, so we have compiled a list of the most common ear diseases parents need to know about.

1. Ear Infections and Swimmer’s Ear

By far the most common affliction parents will see. An ear infection is the inflammation of the middle ear usually caused by bacteria build up or a blockage in the ear canal.

Children are predisposed to ear infections because they have an underdeveloped immune system and the their Eustachian tubes are shorter and more horizontal than in adults.

Swimmer’s ear is a type of ear infection that is caused by bacteria but is worth mentioning for parents seeking information. The symptoms and treatment are similar in the range of ear infections that a parent may encounter.

Symptoms to Watch For

If your child is fussy, tearful, and tends to tug on their ear, or complain about being unable to sleep on a certain side of their body, it’s worth investigating the ear for redness or inflammation.

Treatment

Always seek advice from a medical professional if you think your child has an ear infection, and be aware of any allergies your child may have before accepting a prescription or purchasing any medication.

But, a widely respected home remedy for ear infections in babies, toddlers, and even adults is actually a few drops of breast milk into the ear.

2. Glue Ear

Glue ear occurs when a sticky glue like substance builds up inside the middle ear, and is often caused by an acute ear infection.

1 in 5 children under the age of 2 will experience glue ear after a middle ear infection. This condition is caused by a buildup of puss inside the ear canal and if after a doctor attempts to drain the blockage, but is unsuccessful then an operation may be necessary.

Symptoms to Watch For

If your child has had a prevalent or recurring ear infections, it’s important to watch for hearing loss, once the inflammation has dissipated because this is the number one symptom of glue ear.

Treatment

Recently, a treatment called the Otovent Balloon Treatment has been suggested to be the safest and most effective at home remedy for glue ear. A child blows up a small balloon through their nose and this helps open the Eustachian tube which allows fluid to drain from the middle ear.

3. Wax Buildup

Earwax buildup in children is very common, but the causes of the buildup would definitely surprise you.

Causes for Wax Buildup

Fingers

Interestingly, about 5% of children produce more ear wax naturally, and this will usually come out unless a child pushes their finger into their ear on a regular basis.

Cotton tipped Swabs

Using cotton swabs to clean your child’s ears will only push the ear wax further into the ear and can potentially damage the ear drum.

Ear Plugs

Wearing earplugs can push the earwax deeper into the ear.

Most Common Symptoms

As is to be expected when considering the ear, the most important symptom to watch for is hearing loss.

Prevention

Consider using over the ear headphones for your child so they do not have to wear inner earplugs, and using a bathing cap in the pool to help prevent water in the ear.

Your Child Will Have An Ear Infection

Odds are that your child will have an ear infection, this is normal, acceptable, and not necessarily preventable.

Earwax should be expected and is very normal, and even though the ear canal is designed to clean itself, there’s no harm in cleaning your child’s outer ear with a gentle warm wash cloth but remember when cleaning the ear, nothing smaller than your elbow.