Vancouver Riots and Romance - 06/20/11 12:17 PM
The riots last week in Vancouver left us all ashamed and angered at the hooligans that turned a sporting event into a national embarrassment.One light in the darkness (isn't there always one?) is the couple who found a bit of time for romance on the street while cars burned, windows smashed and tear gas zinged around them.Take a break to look at this truly funny photo gallery dedicated to their unbridled passion.Click Here - the hot dog one is my favorite.
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Raise Your Hand - 06/15/11 08:24 PM
Alberta Oil Sands Investment Real Estate News®Glenn Simon Inc., Suite 1217, 5328 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Tel 1-888-780-5940 Fax 1-888-276-4517www.glennsimoninc.com email: info@glennsimoninc.comJune 16th., 2011Volume 10, Issue 6Dear Friends and Partners,I've had a very busy month that took me to Mississauga, NYC, 3 awesome workshops and the Canadian book launch of Change Anything where I met author Joseph Grenny. The travel was fantastic and the folks that I learned with at these events, were amazing. I'd love to share with you the long list of cool experiences that I had including buying a Gretchen Fuss painting in SoHo to hanging … (0 comments)

Labour Shortage Looming? - 06/14/11 04:10 PM
"Now, the Alberta government forecasts a shortage of at least 77,000 workers within the next decade.
“We’re walking into a perfect storm,” Alberta Employment and Immigration Minister Thomas Lukaszuk says."
Is this the beginning of another labour shortage? Possibly – there are definitely more ‘Help Wanted’ signs appearing and contractors are busier.We’ve noticed an increase in tenants looking for rentals as well. Some of this demand is seasonal with a rush to get outdoor jobs (construction) done before winter. We’re busier here in Alberta and starting on the upswing, but we still have a few valleys to cross before we get … (1 comments)

Mortgage Rates and You - 06/02/11 03:01 PM
May 31, 2011 was the day anyone holding a variable rate mortgage was waiting for with bated breath. Mortgage rates looked like they were going up but now it looks like we may have a reprieve from rate increase for the short term due to global unrest.
“The Fed is not even dreaming of raising rates in the next 12 months,” Benjamin Tal
We've got a rate lock on a mortgage for September 2011, the big dilema, wheter to go variable at great cashflow and higher stress or lock in at a great steady rate for 3 years. We've chosen to … (2 comments)

Calgary Edmonton Recovery Cycle - 06/02/11 02:30 PM
"An improving Alberta economy will lead to employment growth and an increase in the number of people moving to Calgary, which will be good news for the region's housing market in the next two years. A report by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. forecasts MLS sales in the Calgary region to increase by nearly five per cent this year compared with a year ago, while the average sale price will rise by just over one per cent."
We’ll still see ups and downs for a while longer while we head into improved upward momentum. The next 18 to 24 months … (0 comments)

 
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