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A History Of The Oilsands - 01/31/09 12:31 AM
Recent news of the oil sands generally focuses on current per barrel prices or whether or not the U.S will buy into Canada's vast oil wealth. Unfortunately the oil sands rich and varied past is often neglected.The history of the sands is a surprisingly thrilling read that one woman has spent over 20 years researching and chronicling. Joyce Hunt a Canadian historian is on a mission to tell the tales of the many people drawn to the oil in northern Alberta between 1905 and 1930."There is much more to the story. I want to write about the people who are unknown … (0 comments)
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Spending In The Oil Sands - 01/30/09 01:01 AM
A major oil sands player, Imperial Oil, is looking to invest in a C$8 billion Kearl oil sands venture in northern Alberta. With a long term view the company hopes to profit from the tightening credit conditions and take advantage of freed labour and resources.Just goes to show that the long term view is the way to think when investing in the area. Especially when it comes to real estate. Of course there will be ebbs and flows in the market but over all waiting them out, buying cash flowing properties strategically are all ways to keep your investment solid. "Canada's … (2 comments)
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What Recession? - 01/27/09 12:11 AM
How is the recession affecting you? Do you even notice that there is a recession or has your business been flummoxed?
Do you find this is the time to tighten your belt or have you been expanding due to lowering prices and cheaper labour?
Are you practicing frugality- if so how? Anything this extreme?
Any tips real estate related or in general to cut costs? I'd like to see how/what everyone is doing.
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Some Good News - 01/23/09 04:06 AM
Although the rest of Canada's real estate markets may still be seeing a slowdown this year. Edmonton is starting to pick up. Specific property types will see a jump in sales this year as new buyers enter the market. Edmonton still is number 1 -"The results are in and Edmonton was named the number one city to invest in, according to the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN). Backed by a healthy economy, infrastructure development, a growing job market and increasing population, the ‘City of Champions’ may be a sure bet.
Gone are the days of double-digit price increases and condos … (0 comments)
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This Is Inspirational - 01/21/09 08:12 PM
I'm blogging a blog today. This is from the 4 hour Work Week blog by Tim FerrissThis Video will make you feel like some of your "To Do" list stress is really laughable. It is so inspirational I realized (again - I often forget) there is a lot to be thankful for in the simplest things.
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How To Keep Investment Real Estate Profitable In Any Economy - 01/20/09 06:15 PM
Wherever your real estate investment is located—provided you bought it at the right price and terms—there are many ways to keep your property profitable. If you analyze your real estate, update and improve your investment team, review your long- and short-term investment plans and stay focused on the end result; your real estate portfolio will be a rock solid fortress that can weather any storm.Success boils down to the following three things:1. Analyze2. Evolve and Involve Your Team3. Be AwareRead this entire "How To Article" by Todd Millar
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This And That - 01/19/09 02:38 AM
Obama: Invest in Canadian Oilsands or Be Held Hostage - "Russia bullies its European energy customers; Saudi Arabia, Iran and others export terrorism; Nigeria is unstable and Venezuela's Hugo Chavez spews hate. This means there is little choice for the U.S. and the world, but to embrace, and possibly finance, Alberta's gigantic oil sands. True the Canadian oil made from these sands is dirtier than Saudi crude, but the choice is dirty oil from a clean regime (Canada) or cleaner oil from dirty regimes. Besides, the oil sands production process can be cleaned up with investments in carbon recapture and research … (1 comments)
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The Price of Oil - 01/18/09 10:40 PM
This video leaves me saying "and so what??" Seems fairly inconclusive and not very informative to say the least. Of course there is a lot of speculation in the market (can be seen in any market). I think it's naive to think that oil trading at $40/barrel is the true market value. Basically the pendulum swings up and down in any speculative market. If you take a step back from today and look 5, 10 or 50 years from now there is still is going to be a huge demand for oil. Yeah, it will fluctuate up and down in those … (0 comments)
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Rich Dad - Don't Take Loser Advice - 01/16/09 11:00 PM
Robert Kiyosaki sometimes writes for Yahoo! Finance. His articles are insightful and this week's couldn't have been more bang on.Taking advice in this economy that equates to doing the same thing you have always done will get you worse than the same results. It could lead to a very uncomfortable financial future.Who can say what will happen with the stock markets and economies around the world. Don't bet your future on a salesman's spiel. "So what is wrong with those giving the advice and those following it? Now that the markets have crashed and trillions have been lost, these so-called experts … (2 comments)
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Audio File - How To Deal With The Credit Crunch - 01/15/09 11:04 PM
I love BBC radio with the new iplayer there are hundreds of interesting, entertaining and enlightening programs in one easily accessible location. They have excellent financial programs the link today is to a 1 hour show with great advice on how to avoid or deal with the credit crunch. My favorite is to take up a hobby because it keeps you home more and therefore not wasting money. *Of course the show is U.K specific*5 Live Money - Fighting The Credit CrunchThe whole world is feeling the effects of the credit crunch and "frugality is the new black". Everyday when I … (1 comments)
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New Year, New Opportunity - 01/14/09 07:50 PM
Jumping into '09 columnists continue focusing on the negative. Sure, things will get worse (especially in the U.S.) before they'll get better - but certainly, they will get better. What doesn't kill banks and businesses will make them stronger.U.S. president-elect Barack Obama plans to travel to Canada for his first international trip after he takes office, to speak with Prime Minister Harper. Fingers crossed that Canada won't fumble the Oil Sands ball moving forward and gets off to a good start with the new President.Its hard to imagine these current economic clouds passing, but when they do we should be left … (0 comments)
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Canadian Real Estate Experts Offer Recession Proof Investments - 01/12/09 05:40 AM
How can you own a safe and secure investment without using your own money?Canadians with good credit and steady jobs are feeling stuck on the sidelines when it comes to investing because they lack the funds. Spending their time working, saving for a home or putting money into their RRSP leaves little leftover cash to actively invest.Glenn Simon Inc. offers a unique solution to this common challenge many Canadians face when it comes to investing.Glenn Simon Inc. is an Alberta based wealth building joint venture investment real estate company. The owners, Todd Millar and Danielle Millar, are investment experts who partner … (1 comments)
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Edmonton Powerhouse Redefined - 01/10/09 01:13 AM
Probably the safest place in the world to park your investment funds. Edmonton revenue real estate is a tangible asset so it doesn't have scary fluctuations, produces cashflow which means increases in your bank account every month and is a bargain right now. … (0 comments)
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Look locally for the real news - 01/09/09 07:01 PM
My last post focused on negative media and find what the real story is behind the "negative- speak" headlines. Also make sure the articles are about your region and not a national piece, especially when it comes to real estate.In 2007 Edmonton single detached home prices reached a peak at around $420,000 which was unsustainable and grossly affected affordability. In the second half of 2007 prices started to slump and stayed low for most of 2008.Now Edmonton is starting its recovery from the housing slump earlier than the rest of the country. The city's real estate market is more stable and … (0 comments)
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This And That - 01/08/09 02:50 AM
I can't understand the news. It seems like 90% of the time the article starts so negatively and the words chosen in the headlines so full of shock that it's easy to think everything is going down the drain. Take these examples:
Economic woes put target on foreign staff - "We don't forecast for temporary foreign workers because it's based on employer need," said Alberta Employment and Immigration spokeswoman Jennifer Raimundo, noting companies have to prove to the federal government they need to go out-of-country to find suitable workers. "Certainly, with the economic changes that are happening, we're monitoring it closely. … (1 comments)
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Well rested and ready to go - 01/05/09 12:49 AM
We are back at work after a really great holiday. After a great stay in a 300 Year Old Japanese Onsen hotel , enjoying our sons first Christmas we rounded the holiday off by a visit to our friends and master mind group in Saitama. Once again by meeting like minded people who challenge and inspire us we are starting the year focused on giving our partners the best service and helping investors reach their goals.Happy New Year! … (0 comments)
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