Bill Jones a Realtor®'s Blog

  Does your Tax assessment tell you what your house is worth in todays market?   The quick answer is NO, but let me explain this bit further.  The market value of your home today is based on calculations done today, not based on the market values at last years tax cut off day.   On average the ma...

Airdrie Alberta has some pretty Great Schools from two different Divisions the Rocky View School Division and the Calgary Catholic School Board.  The kids that attend these schools are absolutely amazing, not only do they contribute to the community by erasing graphitti  off community fences as ...

  Former SHOWHOME! 2004 McKee "Glenade" 2045 sq ft. of UPGRADED living. Main flr includes generous sized den w/ french drs, large living rm with gas fp, beautiful spacious kitchen with u/g maple cabinets with crown molding, center island with eating bar, granite countertops, and built in computer...

Everybody's got a Real Estate story, Do You? Buying a home or selling a home is not always a warm and fuzzy thing. Sometimes it's Emotional, some times, Tragic sometimes Funny, and sometimes just plain weird. If you've ever wondered whether the real estate life is for you or if you should keep o...

Real Estate Agent Kills off his Clients - in Advertisement   It seems trying to be clever by utilizing humorous marketing tricks may not be the best solutions for all of us, especially Shannon Daniels in Australia. It appears he was engaged to sell a home for a couple who had complete faith in h...

  Is your dog your best friend? Is your cat?    Either way, it is up to you to ensure that they are kept out of harm’s way!    Most of us assume that our home is the safest place for our pet, but there are common household items that can be potentially harmful to your pet – sometimes even lethal....

Here's a great example of Active Rain postings on Google Juice. BillTHE GOOGLE POWER OF ACTIVE RAIN Milner's Hardware and Outfitters in Valliant, Oklahoma is one of my favorite stores.  While we were in there this week, I asked Amanda Marlen if they would like to be featured in a blog post.     I...

1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence.  Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not. 2. Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are.  This is especial...

Tips from my Website How to Tile your Backsplash in No Time   Creating a tile backsplash is a fun project that is easy to tackle, especially if you have a helper!     Doing a backsplash in tile is a two day project simply because of the drying time required for the adhesive and the grout.  This ...

  Tips from my Website Thinking about purchasing a home of your own? Keep these critical considerations in mind: How long you plan to live in the home. If you purchase a home and get a job transfer or decide to move after only a short time, you may end up paying money in order to sell it. The val...