Have you ever noticed before federal or provincial elections how polling companies start asking questions about the issues, and not your issues, but some that have been predetermined for you? This “agenda-setting” happens all the time, like when the Evergreen Line (province) announced public hearings for citizen input after they had already allocated (set) the … Read more
The Benefits of Working with a Local REALTOR® Are you curious to know why Homebuyers and Sellers hire a REALTOR® from outside of the area to represent them, and not leverage all advantages in their favour? So am I. If you’ve ever heard, read or seen, a report on the Canadian real estate market, you’ll … Read more
Port Moody Condo with Private Roof Top Terrace – COMING SOON For under $350K you can own this 2 bedroom condo in the heart of historic Moody Centre and encompassing the south shore of the Inlet. The Lighthouse at Rocky Point is one of the most desirable buildings because of the great central location, and … Read more
So why are we discussing a Municipal Auditor General? Wasn’t the introduction of the Community Charter in 2004 designed to balance greater municipal autonomy with greater municipal accountability? Have we been sold another bill-of-goods? Part 4 Division 5 of the Community Charter lays out a requirement for municipalities to produce an annual municipal report by June 30. … Read more
It’s been called a cultural phenomenon and a marketing metaphor. By questioning the matter of a hamburger over twenty five years ago, Clara Peller coined the iconic phrase, “Where’s the Beef?” This question raised by the popular Wendy’s ad created a value proposition for consumers to consider; whether they were actually getting steak, or just … Read more
I listened to a CBC Radio One discussion on November 3rd, 2010, between The Current host, Anna Maria Tremonti and Bernadette Lonnegan, who paid a flat-fee for a REALTOR® to list her Calgary home on the local MLS® in June. Although Bernadette had previously sold a number of homes over the years and always with … Read more
As a result of my last post I was asked about an ABR®, so I decided to answer this with another post (explaining what’s in it for you). Why should you work with a REALTOR® with an Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation (ABR®) when you’re looking to buy your home? The answer is really quite simple. … Read more
While there is an overwhelming amount of generic real estate related information available to consumers, a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (an SRES accredited REALTOR®) understands the specialized needs of the 50+ market (about 48 percent of Canada’s population according to the 2006 Census). A mature clientele can seek help from someone who recognizes the implications … Read more
Traffic in the Tri-cities is going to be at a stand-still as Burke Mountain and the rest of the north east sector continues to be built out. Even if the Evergreen Line was brought on board by 2014 or 2015, and whether it is ALRT or LRT, it is not going to provide enough relief … Read more
We are fortunate to have a modest rooftop terrace where growing our own fresh vegetables has great appeal. We have an open sunny location with direct rain and tap water available, and not being experienced gardeners we want to start with something simple. We’re in the early research, planning and design stages, and to start … Read more