The Pool

So it seems that the summer of 2012 is ending in the same way it began...with a bizarre twist! It was in March of this year that out of nowhere summer weather appeared. After about a week and a half of true summer heat March and April went to still strange yet much cooler temperatures. Then summer came without much spring. Two weeks ago it was August and the heat was still here, two weeks later though, temperatures are now cooling fast. What does this mean for some homeowners? It might be time to close your pool. Yes, many people feel that it is better to wait. Maybe there will be one more blast of heat! Yes, it would be very nice to have another short heat wave and take a cold and refreshing dip in the pool, but is it really going happen?

The Power of a Business Card

They are small and usually rectangular. They come in various sizes and colors. They let your networking world know who you are. What are we talking about? Simple- Business Cards!!! A new generation as well as more seasoned ones are being told how important having these forms of networking are...and they are right! Some things have changed though drastically. First off where the standard card was once mostly rectangular and small, sizes and shapes are speedily changing. Also format is changing as well. Cards now come as part of a USB or in the shape of a handout. Times sure have changed!!! So what is the most unique style of a quasi card?

WHY...June 30th?

What day of the year do you think is the busiest in both real estate and real estate law? Would it be in May? April? September? NOOOOOOO.... It is June 30th!!! Now, it is not an "official" or "scientific" notion but a very highly regarded one all in the same. Why is this date so important? For one the weather is generally great for moving, school is out, it is near long weekend and people can take off time. What else makes this day so key?

What Is Your Dream "PLACE" ?

What is your ideal and dream residence? Is it a "Deluxe Apartment in the Sky" a "home on the range" or anything in between? Many people fathom one thing when they are young and change it up when they mature... In the end what are you looking for? What peaks your interest? What enthralls you? Think long and hard???????? What works for you?

A GREAT "CONDO" READ!!!

http://www.hgtv.ca/realestate/condo/contentdetail.aspx?ContentId=2356&type=basics As per usual, I was doing my Thursday afternoon scan & perusal of the World Wide Web. It is my weekly tradition of trying to scour the depths of the world of articles for something to comment on. I wanted something very connected to what we see going on in the market right now. So I did come across this nice piece from HGTV Canada online. Both Short and sweet, this piece exmplifies what many of us had known from the past little while on the market. What has both “WHAT IS HOT?” & “WHAT IS NOT?” Condominiums There are many points that make the current condominium market a hot bed of interest. As stated in the piece noted above check out what is “HOT” and what is “NOT”. For me I agree with space, I need room in a barrier free area. If I bought a condominium I would also want something with neutral colors. Clutter was big “NOT” on the list! Agreed… So what works for you? What does not?

REAL LIFE

"LOVE IT OR LIST IT?"
"HOUSE HUNTERS"
"COME DINE WITH ME"
"PROPERTY VIRGINS"
"HOLMES ON HOMES"
"EXTREME MAKEOVER: THE HOME EDITION
...and soooooo many more



Reality television has been a strong part of our existence for many years now. The big foray was mainly started in 2000 with a show aptly called "SURVIVOR". This was not the first reality program (Nor the last) but it ushered in a new age of programming.

It is now 12 long years later and with everything from "Fear Factor" to "Canada's Got Talent", shows with a reality core are everywhere.

When it came to homes though, there was always a glut of programs on specialty stations. Maybe it is just now the REALITY TELEVISION is engrained in our lexicon that we are noticing it more and more.

Reality Shows with housing and real estate exist in all spectrums and are less about getting to know the person and more about the actual home and experience.

It is entertaining to watch these shows and learn more what you want from a property!

So which show for you reigns supreme????