by Jeff Stern | Jul 10, 2018 | Featured, Guest Columns
I just got back from meeting with oncology doctors. (No, not for me) A dear friend was recently diagnosed with cancer and invited me to accompany her at the pre-op consultation with the surgeon. She’s a sweet silver-haired lady who is quite alone. I’ve known and loved...
by Penelope Graham | Jul 9, 2018 | Guest Columns
Canadian real estate is always the topic du jour: daily media coverage closely tracks every fluctuation in hopes the data will divulge an imminent boom or bust. However, focusing only on the number of sales and average price tells just part of the story. While it’s...
by Richard Robbins | Jun 21, 2018 | Guest Columns
There’s no denying these numbers, Vancouver is facing a new reality and it’s time to adapt. There is, however, some good news. For a deeper dive on the Vancouver real estate market, watch the full video. Richard RobbinsAn international speaker, author and business...
by Tina Plett | Jun 18, 2018 | Featured, Guest Columns
Being a rural real estate agent is a big, weird adventure. Icy country roads are a regular threat. Moccasins are part of my winter attire. And then there was the time I nearly got shot. My real estate agent career is riddled with stories. One in particular haunts me...
by Nina Doiron | Jun 14, 2018 | Featured, Guest Columns
One of the questions that professional stagers are most often asked is “Who should cover the cost of staging? The agent or the homeowner?” It depends on what kind of agreement you have negotiated with your client, your fee structure and your marketing strategy. The...
by MarkWeisleder | Jun 13, 2018 | Featured, Guest Columns, Legal Issues
Due to the rising cost of purchasing or renting a home, unrelated buyers and tenants are getting together to either buy or rent a home together, to get more for their money. In a recent newspaper article, I read about four young professionals who were able to rent a...
