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OTTAWA (Reuters) - Sales of existing homes in Canada jumped 73 percent in November from a year earlier to just below the record high for the month, the Canadian Real Estate Association said on Tuesday. The robust figures were in stark contrast to those for the overall economy, which is still stru...

We know alot of people, like you, who seem to make a hobby of going to open houses. We used to be one of them! Now that We are in the real estate business, however, going to open houses is a part of our job -- which means we see alot of available homes on a daily basis. This also means that We ma...

I came across this post and it struck a nerve. I have dealt with this many times recently and I think this sheds great light on an otherwise dreary situation.... it would be in escrow. An offer is an offer.  I don't mind low offers.  I certainly have written a couple. But ... these days ... Selle...

Even though the business of selling real estate has changed dramatically in the past five years, we still rely upon the old standards like ads, signs, and open houses to help in marketing. In addition to these tools, and perhaps more often now than ever, our business revolves around professional ...

    It's Holiday time again. A season of celebration,of spirit, of giving. For the children it means gifts and time off from school. For adults it probably means alot of last minute errands and a bit of frantic shopping. As we celebrate year after year, we come to see the true joy of the season. ...

Remember the days of visiting the library? The little old lady behind the counter? The hushed room that seemed to echo for miles? All of the books lined neatly on the shelves that could be located through the little cards found in the filing cabinet? When we could sign them out (literally) with ...

 A Fantastic comparison. Something to seriously think about. I believe we all need representation in every transaction. It's our money... why not protect ourselves.Who hasn't heard that age old putdown:  Real Estate Agents are akin to Used Car Salespeople? Well, today . . . I heard something that...

Residential real estate sales should recover in almost all major Canadian cities by the end of 2009, while average prices should post new records in an improved economic climate, according to a new housing report. The Re/Max Housing Market Outlook survey for 2010 predicts the uptick in sales will...

This business is full of it's ups and downs. One day you can be so busy you barely have time to breath let alone rest or eat. Then the next all is quiet. And you wonder if something has happened to your phone.                                                                 After a whirlwind of a ...

Learning something new everyday is our number one priority. We make it a point to find new opportunities and avenues to learn from. The best way to do this is to learn from the best! If we want to be the best, we have to do what the best does! Being a part of such a dynamic and knowledgable team ...