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My name is Chi Chi the Chinchilla! - 09/30/10 11:48 AM
My name is Chi Chi the Chinchilla!
I am 3 years old and up for adoption at the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society.
I am looking for an owner who is able to keep me for the rest of my life; 18-22 years old for me is not uncommon. I am very active and playful! I would love to come out of my cage to play with you for a while everyday! At first I might be a little nervous, but the more we play, the more I will get used to you and I will really start to look forward to play … (10 comments)
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Buyers Need to Consider the "What Ifs" - 09/30/10 09:23 AM
When we decided to move from Fergus to Kitchener we saw a Mortgage Broker first, as every smart buyer should.
This broker told us that if we got so much for our house and based on our yearly income and our very small existing debt load, we could go searching for an $800,000.00 house.
WHAT?
Not believing him we spoke with another Mortgage Broker. One we had used before. He verified the first analysis.
So, hubby and I sat down and did the math ourselves. These are our bills; this is our income. We were doing alright. Able to put a few … (12 comments)
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Okay Buyers - Here's the Thing... - 09/26/10 11:56 AM
Yesterday at an open house I gave a gentlemen a tour and we got to talking. He said he had just sold his house and was looking for another. I asked him if he was getting help and he said, "Yes. I'm working with an agent." "Where's your rep now?" I asked. "I don't know. I just decided to do a little homework on my own." "Why would you do that?" I asked. He hesitated. "Did you sign a buyer's agency agreement?" "Yes. I signed one of those." "Was the contract explained to you?" "She told me what the clauses meant." … (22 comments)
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It doesn't matter what we think. - 09/24/10 10:18 AM
It doesn't matter what we think. As REALTORS®, it doesn't matter if we think we are the most professional professionals on the face of the earth. It doesn't matter if we think we are worth every penny of our commissions. It doesn't matter if we think our services have value, if sellers and buyers put themselves in harm's way by conducting private sales, if it's better to provide bundled services or charge clients for just the service we provide. What matters is what the public thinks. It matters what the public thinks because they are our clients. It matters what the … (24 comments)
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The Second Prize Winner! - 09/21/10 09:39 AM
Yesterday, I presented the second prize winner her 18 x 24 mounted poster of the winning picture of her dog Sugar in the Pets, Pets, Pets Contest I held for those living within 70km of the Kitchener-Waterloo area.It did my heart good to see how much she appreciated the picture of her beloved pet.Below is the winner with her two dogs Sugar and Spice - Sugar's picture won the contest.It makes my job as a REALTOR® that much more fulfilling when I can combine it with my love for animals and it gives my heart that extra boost when I see … (6 comments)
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It's Nail Clippin' Time! - 09/17/10 03:27 PM
Today was nail clipping day in my house. Not the most popular day among my pets and every one of them prefers a different way of getting it done. First, it was Joker. Now, Joker's an eight-year-old Australian/German Shepherd X and hasn't needed his nails done before. Because he gets so many walks, his nails just naturally file down. But this summer was so humid, quite often we traded walks on a sidewalk for an extra one in the woods or we'd not walk at all. We'd sit under a shady tree instead.
So, with clipper in one hand and a … (10 comments)
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Just Look Into Those Eyes! - YAAAAAY - ADOPTED!! - 09/16/10 10:15 AM
My name is Emma and I am the “Life of the Party”! I think everything is fun and exciting and meant for playtime! I will want to do everything with you, from doing yard work, going for walks or just watching TV – sounds like fun to me! I am a 2 year old Rottweiler who is already spayed. I have the gorgeous colours of typical Rottweiler’s: black and tan. If you are looking for a fun dog – come meet me, Emma!
Note: Posted with general permission from the K-W Humane Society to assist them with finding … (15 comments)
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Royal Medieval Faire in Waterloo, Ontario - 09/16/10 09:42 AM
Do you like the idea of being thrown back into Medieval times? Do you like games, celtic music, magic, swordplay, ceili (old-fashion Irish dance), and authentic costumes & decorations?Then this Saturday, September 18, 2010, you and your family are in for a treat!From 11am - 6pm in Waterloo Park West come join the crowds at the 13th Royal Medieval Faire. Last year there were over 5,500 patrons who joined the 150 actors, performers and volunteers who made this event a success, so what are you waiting for?For more information visit: http://www.royalmedievalfaire.org/ For a map and directions: http://www.royalmedievalfaire.org/directions.html
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The Very First Winner! - 09/15/10 12:36 PM
As a REALTOR® who specializes in helping people with pets I thought it fitting to have a photo contest. I hosted that contest on Facebook - www.facebook.com/petspetspetscontest and it was a huge success. So many pet lovers entered their pets and it was wonderful communicating with like-minded individuals. The contest ended on Midnight, September 6th and the winner (determined by how many "likes" he received) was a puppy named Dale. Dale and his pets Jill and Brock were very happy to receive their $100.00 Global Pet Food Gift Certificate, as you can see by their picture below:
The second prize … (16 comments)
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Buddy Up! - 09/14/10 11:54 AM
Open houses can be scary - for your sellers and for you. Safety and security should be your primary concern when hosting an open house. To ease sellers' minds about having strangers wander through their homes, I've used a registry, but have met some hostile people who see my request for them to sign in as an infringement of their rights to privacy. One such gentlemen stormed out - later I found my open house signs destroyed. Other agents have suggested when they are conducting tours they lock the door and put a sign on it to inform others that he/she … (18 comments)
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REALTOR® Commercial Wins Award - 09/13/10 09:30 AM
One of the most beneficial services that a REALTOR® has to offer is their negotiation skills and their ability to keep emotions out of the picture, so both buyer and seller walk away from the table satisfied.
To communicate this message, the Canadian Real Estate Association aired a TV commercial called the "Never-ending negotiations", which started on September 2009.
For those who haven't seen it, it was two couples sitting at the table trying to negotiate price. They passed a contract back and forth, and each time they did they aged from being in their 20's to their 40s then 60s, … (12 comments)
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Her Name is Jasmine - YAAAAY - ADOPTED!!!! - 09/09/10 09:54 AM
My name is Jasmine! And I am a beautiful Calico Tabby cat. I have such unique colours, everyone stops at my adoption pod and says so. But then they keep going to look at the silly kittens in the next pod.
I keep my self clean, I try to show off my best angles, but still people want a kitten. I am 3 years old and already spayed. I would love to be the only pet in your home – with all this time spent here at the Centre, I am ready for some one-on-one attention with my new owner.
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The Ears Have It - 09/07/10 12:35 PM
Sunday was a great day to visit the Toronto Zoo. It was overcast and cool and the animals were lively. We got some great pictures! Below is a partial picture of one of the zoo's residents. Can you guess which animal these ears belong to? No clues for now. Let's see what you come up with on your own....
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Rabbits Are Many Things - 09/03/10 04:42 PM
I have been told before that rabbits are stupid; they don't do anything; they don't say anything. Well I'm here to say that that's not true.
Rabbits, can be trained like cats to use a litter box. Rabbits know their names, but will either come when they're called or not - it depends if they see a purpose in doing so (like cats). If you have two rabbits that get along one is usually the leader and one is the follower (like an alpha dog and his pack). Rabbits lick (kiss) to show affection. Rabbits "purr" when they're happy by … (8 comments)
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Can Kelly Be Your New Pet? - 09/02/10 10:25 AM
Kelly is a 4-year old spayed female Doberman who is looking for a special home and a special owner. Kelly will do best in a home where she can be the pet getting all the attention! This means she wants to be the only pet in the house – no other cats or dogs - that also includes children. The Doberman Pinscher is an energetic, elegant, fearless, loyal, and obedient dog who will make a devoted companion. Contrary to popular stereotypes, this breed is both gentle and protective. Dobermans make great service dog, and have been used to help disabled and … (4 comments)
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Blackberry VS Terrorism? - 09/02/10 10:14 AM
For a while now I've heard about the struggles that Research in Motion (RIM) in Waterloo, Ontario has had with its foreign customers. First with the United Arab Emirates classifying Blackberry usage as a national security risk, and now with India. Apparently, according to an article posted today on abcnews.go.com, the United Nation's chief of the telecommunications agency is urging RIM to allow foreign law enforcement agencies access to its customers' data. Hamadoun Toure, the International Telecommunication Union agency's Secretary-General has been quoted as saying that governments who fight terrorism have the right to demand access to user's information. RIM has … (6 comments)
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A Fork in the Road - 09/01/10 10:50 PM
There are times in life when you meet a fork in the road that causes pause and just recently, I've been thinking a lot about my life as an entrepreneur. I have been one for over 10 years, as a business writer, book merchant, and presently, a real estate sales representative. The differences between my past careers and my present one is I had a fairly steady income, my overhead expenses weren't as high, and I actually had control over my own business without being ruled and regulated to death - right down to the title I could put on my … (20 comments)
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Uncommon Sense Month - 09/01/10 10:18 AM
I'm going to call September the "Uncommon Sense" month (since common sense isn't all that common). As a tribute, here are some uncommon sense tips (feel free to add your own):
When having a conversation by your parked car, it's safer to talk on the sidewalk. You do have the "right away" as a pedestrian, but it hurts if you get hit. The common cold can be a nuisance, but the viruses at the doctor's office are worse. If you're overweight and eat potato chips in bed every night, the problem's probably not glandular. You can't run a large corporation … (8 comments)
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