Archives for: September 2006
Property Rights in Ontario, Canada
September 23rd, 2006The Ontario Real Estate Board has been actively investigating, among many other issues, the growing concern of property owners in the Province over infringements of their property rights by mineral and mining prospectors under the OMA.
Mining righ… more »
Hot Stuff
September 22nd, 2006Today’s blog isn’t about www.giftsforyourwife.com although that is a really cool site.
I was reading about the Oil Sands economy and something about how it is causing an extreme labour shortage out west and has increased homelessness in the area by… more »
Gu Gu
September 21st, 2006A drunken Chinese tourist bit a 6-year-old Panda, named Gu Gu, at the Beijing Zoo yesterday. Apparently, he was just biting it back. Zhang Xinyan said that he had only wanted to cuddle the sleeping Panda but roused it from sleep, causing a scuffle.… more »
Cuchi Cuchi
September 20th, 2006Has anyone noticed the recent television commercials, featuring Charo? You know… the over-the-top Spanish blonde who could talk faster than you can think and was a regular on Hollywood Squares? She was married to Xavier Cugat from 66-78. The woman wa… more »
Words and Language: Where it all began (for me at least)
September 19th, 2006Have you ever noticed that “Nonchalant” is a word that almost everyone has slipped into conversation at some time or other? My question is: Have you ever heard any say they were chalant? In fact, if I type chalant into my Microsoft Word, it quickly g… more »
falling leaves
September 18th, 2006Here it is… only the 18th of September and the leaves are already changed and falling! Seems like some great winter conspiracy is nearly upon us. This weekend is Studio Tour time in the area. Many of the local artists and artisans will be opening the… more »
Horoscopes
September 17th, 2006I have a friend who sends me regular “horoscope” readings. I have to admit that I read them… and I do look at the horoscopes, sometimes, in the newspaper. I have always had a little interest in the spiritual, metaphysical, paranormal… etc.
I have… more »
Trends
September 14th, 2006As a Realtor, it’s important to keep up with decorating and style trends. I’ve often got my nose stuck in a magazine or newspaper and I do read polls and google constantly. It seems that currently “Old World” styles are the rage. Be it French, English… more »
Moving? Where do you start?
September 14th, 2006Moving?
Start with the rooms you use the least. In most family homes there are rooms that are not used on a daily basis, guest bedrooms, basements, or living rooms. Start the sorting process in these rooms and avoid cluttering the areas of the home… more »
The Stress of Moving
September 14th, 2006I have take one or two courses in psychology and I know that human beings can't avoid being anxious or fearful or worried at various times in their lives. Moving is ranked among life's most stressful events. Research shows that moving house is one of th… more »
Caveat
September 14th, 2006Caveat Venditor! We don’t often hear that one, but it is Latin for “Seller Beware”! Yes, even Sellers can be taken advantage of, in the Real Estate Market.
Constantly revising and reviewing adherence to regulations, the Real Estate Council of Ontar… more »
Not too far fetched
September 14th, 2006As I’ve said before, a good Realtor gets to know their client… extremely well. In many cases, it is the only way to help them make a well-informed decision. Realtors spend a great deal of time with their clients, especially with Buyers.
Here, in… more »
I is for Internet
September 14th, 2006Back in 1995, I became a huge fan of the Internet. That is when I arranged for my first Real Estate Website. I just knew that the web would become a major part of the industry.
Many of my local colleagues thought I was crazy- most of them did not own… more »
my way
September 14th, 2006I think most of us have heard the quote “Work like you don’t need the money, love like you’ve never been hurt, dance like nobody’s watching”. It really does resonate similarities to my own personal mantra.
Once I had a little Real Estate experience… more »
My first blog
September 14th, 2006Any decent Realtor keeps informed and will read anything they can get their hands on, with regard to politics, market trends, strategies, marketing etc etc… and I have a particular interest in the “business” aspects of Real Estate.
A recent “Harris… more »
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