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Cost Effective DIY, Light Fixtures...
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 8:19am. 18 Views, 0 Comments.
If you are looking for an easy and simple renovation, which will provide a good return on your money; look at installing new light fixtures and bulbs. As long as no re-wiring or heavy electrical work is required, this is something almost anybody can do.
Make sure you have enough lighting in the property to make it feel bright and alive. If you live in or are looking to rent out a basement apartment, think about adding more light by using strategically placed lamps and flame free candles. Tenants and customers always comment on how bright and spacious a home is.
When changing light fixtures make sure you do so in the most obvious of places; the kitchen, bathrooms and master bedroom. Choosing brighter bulbs like LED's, halogens are ideal for these areas.…
In Harsh Economic Times People Still Have to Eat
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 at 3:20pm. 66 Views, 0 Comments.
Businesses that open their doors during a recession may be thought of as pushing their luck. In reality, those entrepreneurs who jump in when times are tough tend to do much better than their counterparts who start their companies in times of plenty, if they find the right market.
An example of this is George Weston, who started one of the biggest food retailing companies ever founded in Canada. Even in a recession, or a depression people have to eat. Weston started his company during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Even with the proven track record of certain business models in slow times, banks are more cautious about lending funds and investing in new ideas. They caution those venturing into business to work at controlling their costs and to…
What is a SIMO?
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 at 10:26am. 117 Views, 0 Comments.
A “Simultaneous Close” or SIMO is when you “buy” a property on paper, and sell it to a buyer on the same day.
Here is a step by step on how to set it up.
1. Find a property, and get it under contract. Some important things to include in the terms are the following:
- Make sure you leave yourself some time to find a buyer, make your conditions period at least 2 weeks long, with a closing of at least 4 weeks.
- Under terms, explain that you need access to the property within 24 hours notice for showing to other investors, inspection, etc.
- Give a small deposit, and make sure that you write in that your deposit is refundable.
- Indicate that you have the option to market the property.
2. Once you have the property under contract, have your REALTOR® and…
The Kobe Bryant Of Real Estate....
Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 8:58am. 106 Views, 0 Comments.
Many of you know that when it comes to having a passion in life, one of mine is Kobe Bryant & the Los Angels Lakers. Kobe Bryant is one of the best basketball players ever, and when his career is finished he will be the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time). When it comes to Real Estate I strive to be no different then him. Here are some of the reasons why we are similar besides the Maseratis Quattroporte GT S:
Kobe: In the last 5 minutes of the game, if the Lakers are losing Kobe will take over and make sure the Lakers win that game.
Me: If the Real Estate deal looks like it's falling apart don't worry, when it comes to negotiating your offer I almost never fail.
Kobe: Mr. Bryant's shooting accuracy is amazing. When Kobe has the ball in his hands, their…
What the F*** is the Edmonton Real Estate Market doing???
Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 11:04am. 175 Views, 2 Comments.
Everyday I’m asked the same question “Is the market going to go up or down?” And everyday I respond with, “It’s hard to tell, if I knew for sure I won’t be here, I would be living on my private island in the South Pacific living like a king.”
But with that being said let me attempt to breakdown where the market is going.
Right now in Edmonton we seem to be sitting at a balanced market. The homes that sat throughout the winter seem to be moving a lit bit more. Traditionally winter is suppose to be the slow time for Real Estate, so as the snow starts to melt the buyers tend to come out and the winter sellers tend to drop their prices.
With the new mortgage rule creeping up we have also noticed the amount of pre-approved buyers has also risen.The average…
President Obama, The Ultimate Sales Person....
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 9:55am. 109 Views, 0 Comments.
It has been over a year since Barack Hussein Obama II was elected the president of the United States of America. During his campaign I wrote a blog article; what sales and marketing tips can small businesses and sales and marketing professionals learn from the Presidential candidate.
For some reason the President is now out of favor with a lot of Americans, who knows why? The man was given 8 years of bullshit and is expected to fix it right away. Anyways, I try to limit my views on politics because it can be a waste of time. The blog article I wrote last year still very relevant so I decided to publish it again….
Presidential candidates have the largest sales and marketing challenges. Presidential candidates have to sell themselves and their…
Waiting To Get A Mortgage? Time Is Running Out
Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 8:32pm. 130 Views, 2 Comments.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and the Federal government have decided to implement new mortgage standards when applying for a mortgage. Mr.Flaherty says that these new rules are necessary in order for Canada to avoid a housing bubble, and Canadians to better manage their debt when interest rates rise.
These new rules will take effect on April 19, 2010. In some cases these rules will make it harder for first time home buyers, investors looking to obtain rental properties and people who want to refinance their existing property.
The new rules are as follows:
- Borrowers will need to qualify using a 5-year fixed rate regardless of what term and interest rate they choose. If you want a 1.95% variable rate, for example, you will need to show that you can…
Eco-Friendly Homes
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 10:44am. 68 Views, 0 Comments.
Eco-friendly homes offer many benefits, including cheaper living costs and a smaller footprint on the earth. An eco-friendly home can create less pollution and better energy efficiency by preserving natural resources, such as water and gas. Many times, eco-friendly homes are appraised at 15% greater value that conventional homes of the comparable size.
Energy efficiency is a major variable in determining how eco-friendly a home may be. There are many ways that a home can become eco-friendly, including double-paned windows, Energy Star appliances, and reasonably sized heating and cooling systems. Insulation in the walls and attic can play a major role in saving energy inside a home. The allowance of natural light and sealed windows and doors are two key…
Criminal Activity in Alberta Won't Last
Monday, December 14th, 2009 at 6:09pm. 72 Views, 0 Comments.
Are you kidding me? Did I hear correctly? An estimate $11 million in cars, real estate and even cash has been recovered from criminal activity in the communities of Alberta thanks to newly formulated provincial legislation. What on God’s earth do we do with this money? I’ll tell you what we should do with it, USE IT TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES FROM CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR!
What are the chances of this happening? Or shall we even see the results of this happening? According to Ms. Alison Redford, no relations to Robert, the proposed legislation is doing exactly what it was design to do. I commend these legislators for doing whatever it takes to get these bums out of drug producing homes and fancy looking drug smuggling cars especially if it’s implicated in drug…
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