Midwest Canada Minute - June 19, 2011 - 06/21/11 12:37 PM
Art and Science
One of the most intriguing aspects of being a Realtor is observing the twist and turn that goes with determining current market values through the dynamics of negotiating.  One thing I learned early on in my career is that establishing a price for a property truly comes down to an agreement between a willing seller and a willing buyer at any given time.  Anything else is purely speculative - "what if" or "could a, should a".
I soon decided that the best I could expect to do as a facilitator working in the middle was to simply give … (0 comments)

Midwest Canada Minute - June 12, 2011 - 06/13/11 11:52 AM
How to Measure if Your Community is Growing or Shrinking 
Our family was in northeastern Alberta this past weekend to take in the Lea Park Rodeo; one of the truly authentic outdoor events in the Canadian Professional circuit.  The performances actually takes place in a natural amphitheater of the Regional Park, but there are also additional activities hosted ten miles south within the town of Marwayne.
They say it takes an entire village to raise a child; but it definitely takes the involvement of a whole community to host a weekend of this scope, with almost all of the manpower supplied … (0 comments)

Midwest Canada Minute - June 05, 2011 - 06/09/11 11:43 AM
There is a New Marshall in Town
Last week I proposed that twenty to forty year olds hold the key to this region's future.  Their use of home ownership as a fundamental strategy to building personal wealth ignites our market.  Whether first, second or third time home owners, this group is the engine of growth.  When they feel confident in their future, investment in a capital gain free house is seen as a "no brainer" step to making progress on life goals. 
It starts with first time buyers.  First time buyers displace experienced home owners and force them to trade up … (0 comments)