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canada: There are no “Sold” stickers left in St. John’s and Running Shoes Required - 09/01/08 05:58 AM
I think I should buy stock in Nike, Reebok or some other comfy shoe company. My feet are tired; my pretty summer shoes have been tossed into the back seat of the car and there are no “sold” stickers left in St. John’s.
What’s happening? Its no big secret, the provincial government signed a memorandum of understanding last August 2007 with several oil partners and since then the market has increased almost 35% in one year. Recreational properties have increased almost 22% and I’ve gone begging and pleading to my office mates for a “sold” sticker I need to put on … (14 comments)
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canada: Polish up those Crystal Balls!! - 11/02/07 08:24 AM
How will the Canadian housing market fair with the U.S. Federal Reserve dropping the rate by another .25%?
Our Canadian economy has seen good growth over the past few years while our neighbours south of the border have had, to put it mildly - a hard go of it. An unpopular war sucking billions of dollars out of its economy, the sub prime fiasco, and now our best trading partner's dollar hovering at .94 to our $1.00 - is there light at the end of the tunnel. Are our housing prices going to bottom out, go through the proverbial roof, where's Greenspan when we need him!!
I … (8 comments)
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canada: Now there's the Money Shot... - 06/02/07 12:27 PM
Actually there's two money shots. One is the first iceberg in St. John's in more than five (5) years. Hopefully a treat for all the Oceanographers visiting this province for a CMOS conference this week in June.
While its not warm in St. John's by any stretch of the imagination, I kinda felt that Arctic chill coming off the harbour yesterday morning. I took a quick walk up Signal Hill (or Mother Nature's Stair-master if you get my drift) - my personal best this year - 46 minutes and low and behold there it was - lodged in Freshwater Bay.
Some of the local … (15 comments)
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canada: Living in the Lap of Luxury - Newfoundland Style - 05/16/07 12:53 PM
It is said (mostly by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation) that a Million Dollars goes a lot further in Atlantic Canada than anywhere else in Canada and perhaps the US.
Seems logical, our cost of living is low due to moderate housing costs, our heating costs may be higher its all relative. I was on Roberta Murphy's blog awhile back and she invited Active Rainers to join the Carnival of Luxury. It sounds like fun so I thought and I thought, and I thought some more about our provinces concept of luxury. I know the carnival is over but thought I'd add my … (9 comments)
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canada: Now we're Rubbing Elbows with the Big Boys...and Girls - 04/18/07 12:38 PM
I just finished commenting on an article from our local paper about affordable housing in St. John's, NL when I came across an article from the Financial Times of London, and not London, Ontario (nothing against you folks) but London, England - where the Queen lives most of the time (when she's not in Scotland or traveling, or riding horses), about guess where - St. John's, NL - again.
This time it was about one of our neighbourhoods just up the road from the downtown better known as Georgestown. Actually, this three block square community is home to one of the … (1 comments)
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canada: St. John's, NL is Sitting on the International Stage Like a Cheshire Cat!! - 04/18/07 11:13 AM
Can you keep a secret? No, obviously not, because someone's let the proverbial cat out of the bag...
...that someone I swear is the Premier of the province, Danny. Someone's told someone else that there is still affordable, yes affordable housing in St. John's, NL and now the world knows about it. Last Saturday's Telegram dated April 14, 2007 Real Estate section headline reads "St. John's starter homes an international bargain". I'm telling you they are going to be arriving in droves. Them "Come From Aways" (CFA's) will scoop up all good housing, great views, enjoy our restaurants and coffee houses, take part … (5 comments)
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canada: Touchy Feely or Arms Length? - 02/18/07 09:22 AM
I'm tossing this out there to see how other Realtors handle the "invite". Many of my clients often invite me over to their homes after they have sold or purchased for a social gathering or meal. I'm not talking about a "housewarming" party, its as though they'd like to build or enhance the relationship.
For those people who move from out of town, we as Realtors are the first friendly faces they meet. So do they "like me, really like me" a la Sally Field or is it just courtesy or do they want "free advice" etc. How do you handle the … (3 comments)
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canada: Does Weather Determine Consumer Activity... - 02/17/07 08:02 AM
I know we are smack dab in the middle of Winter but today its sunny in St. John's, Newfoundland so I know I'll get a few phone calls on my listings. No matter what my plans are for today, I know I'll have to keep an hour or so for showings.
I'll get a lot of phone calls after three days of sun, several viewings and possibly a listing this time of year. I think it has all to do with the weather here on the East coast of Canada. No matter how urgent the need for housing, if the weather … (9 comments)
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canada: I Am Canadian, eh... - 02/16/07 06:58 AM
After the last blast of snow I had some time to check out the Canadian contingent on the Active Rain site. Looks like a good percentage of us post and comment frequently so how about a blog for us folks.
It appears that a lot of Realtors in the States have groups that band together nicely, like the New England Association of Realtors, and the North Carolina Association of Realtors, both groups a fun bunch by the way. My partner, Bill and I attend some of the National Association of Realtors Conferences south of the border and their associations are tight … (35 comments)
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Denise Brophy ABR ePRO CERC
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