edmonton: Edmonton's 30 Year Vision - 05/23/08 06:07 AM
The vision of Edmonton as a thriving arts community, a clean environment, with big beautiful parks, a powerful economy and a unique look was compiled by over 2,200 citizens with a common goal in mind- Edmonton by 2040.“We hope this vision will allow the flexibility, in those interim steps, to get … (3 comments)
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edmonton: Fusedlogic Teams Up With Yahoo! Canada - 05/15/08 10:16 PM
Yahoo! Canada
Media release – For immediate release
Sherwood Park, AB – May 14, 2008 - how can you connect and generate business leads from 84 million searches a day in Canada?
One of the easiest and most powerful online tools out there today to help businesses … (1 comments)
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edmonton: The 'Master' of Disaster? - 04/18/08 11:12 AM
Master bedrooms are such important selling features you just can't afford to get them wrong! When a buyer walks through your home in anticipation of the master retreat a poorly showcased master bedroom can be disastrous.
The Master Disaster below shows zero appeal and major lack of inspiration for a luxury retreat.
We … (14 comments)
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edmonton: SHOULD I??? Ask a Realtor to write in my new book...FREE ADVERTISING. - 04/16/08 11:02 AM
For those of you who have been following my blog, I want to say a very heart felt THANK-YOU.
Thank-you for your time, your patience, your comments, your passion...thank-you for contributing. For those who are new to my blog, you've shown up on the right day. I'm almost finished my new book … (2 comments)
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edmonton: Crowdsourcing: a way to give back to the human race. - 04/15/08 10:33 AM
Many of you may have heard the term "crowdsourcing" by now but may not know what it is. This is a process by which you literally engage an mob of people online to solve a business problem for you. This is the ultimate in cheap labor, 1000 heads are better than … (2 comments)
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edmonton: What I stand for... - 04/14/08 01:32 PM
What I Stand For: I stand for my wife and my daughter, my mom and dad, my brother and sister. I stand for all my family, including my two dogs. I stand for honor, trust, respect, listening, inspiration, motivation, creativity, risk, pushing boundaries, find a way and JUST DO … (2 comments)
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edmonton: Top 10 Things to do in St. Albert - 04/12/08 01:37 PM
The St. Albert Farmers' Market is the largest outdoor market in Western Canada, with over 200 vendors selling farm produce, meat, baked goods, wood work, jewelry, quilts and more. Father Lacombe Chapel, built in 1861 to serve as a Cree and Metis mission, is the oldest log structure in Alberta.The International Children's … (0 comments)
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edmonton: Dining Rooms Are a Luxury! - 04/11/08 01:45 PM
Most newer homes today are open concept 'Great Rooms'. If you are one of the lucky ones to be blessed with a formal dining room be sure to play up the luxury factor! Too many dining rooms are being left in the wayside or converted to play rooms, den's or a … (28 comments)
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edmonton: The "SHIFT" in Real Estate Marketing... - 04/02/08 04:16 PM
Imagine you're a Realtor in Phoenix Arizona and you want an edge over your competition. You may want to identify targeted buyers or sellers in areas where your competition isn't necessarily operating.
There are a few ways to accomplish this. First, an online social networking strategy that allows for you to reach … (0 comments)
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edmonton: This certainly isn't Home Staging!!!! - 03/31/08 01:07 PM
My team and I have had the pleasure of working with a local nonprofit organization called the Zebra Child Protection Centre. Instead of having to visit a police station, physiologist office, lawyer office, and so on, children of child abuse are able to come to the Zebra Centre. As soon as … (15 comments)
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edmonton: Social Networking Time Crunch... - 03/28/08 11:11 AM
Time is always a factor for busy business people. I've been reading that many currently involved at some level of social networking are struggling with the amount of time that it takes to keep this element of their online marketing efforts going.
I believe that if these activities are part of a … (0 comments)
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edmonton: Alberta Real Estate Association, Facebook and More Business... - 03/18/08 08:19 PM
I've recently posted a youtube video on the fusedlogic blog and thought everyone should know about it here.
http://www.fusedlogic.blogspot.com
There you'll find video content and instructions on how to attend one of the most impactful seminars you'll attend regarding how to build your Real Estate portfolio.
On April 8th, 2008 in Edmonton … (5 comments)
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edmonton: Spring Fever! - 02/29/08 10:55 AM
Spring is fast approaching and here in Edmonton we are fortunate to have enjoyed beautiful weather for the last part of February. The snow is receding quickly and I can actually see the lawn now! Will it last? The weather network shows promise but we Albertans know it can change with … (2 comments)
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edmonton: Update your Jewelry! - 02/06/08 06:34 PM
Many homes have dated kitchens and I often get asked - what is the best option for the least amount on money and time. Jewelry! What was old is new again - color anyways - my point is that rather than spending a weekend painting, staining or resurfacing old cabinets, why … (0 comments)
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edmonton: 23. Edmonton Airport announces $1 Billion Expansion!! - 01/25/08 08:57 AM
Airport Takes Off!
Renato Gandia
Edmonton Sun
OCTOBER 12, 2007
Edmonton international airport has been experiencing unprecedented growth as a result of economic boom. Increasing number flights carrying increasing number of passengers expected to reach nine million annually by 2012 has forced a $1 billion three phase expansion plan to begin in 2008 and completed … (0 comments)
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edmonton: Interactive Map - Edmonton, Alberta - 11/12/07 08:23 AM
The Real Estate Investment Network, has identified Edmonton as Alberta's Number 1 City to be investing.
To complete due diligence in this great city, visit http://maps.edmonton.ca/
It is an interactive city map that provides you extensive information for each neighbourhood in the city.You can access demographics, neighbourhood info and info on the building permit process. … (0 comments)
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edmonton: Canadian Franchise Opportunities - 10/30/07 09:17 AM
Franchise Information
The value of a good name is incalculable. When you partner with GMAC Real Estate, you enhance your firm's local and regional strengths with the marketing prowess and efficiency of a trusted international organization. We won't tell you how to run your business. Instead, we'll help you do what … (1 comments)
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edmonton: Do You Know The Alberta Advantage? - 10/11/07 07:47 AM
A marketing term, "branding" if you will, of a province by the genius that is Ralph Klein. The Alberta Advantage was used to promote, well, Alberta's advantages to the world. From giving Alberta shaped cheques (can't find proof of this but I heard it on a podcast -urban legend?? folklore??) to … (2 comments)
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edmonton: The Market has Changed - 09/30/07 01:48 AM
MICHELE WESELAKE -YOUR EDMONTON REALTOR You Can Get the HOuse you want ! With the great selection of houses for sale it can be a great time to buy. Now Buyers can 'shop' for the house they want. In our earlier market often the house was sold before the buyer had … (3 comments)
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edmonton: Best In The West - 09/06/07 04:45 PM
Another feather in the city's cap...Edmonton was given the title of Number 1 metro area in Western Canada for business investment, this is based on the number of capital projects and expansions taking place in the region says Edmonton Economic Development Corp (EEDC).Alberta comes in first as the most competitive … (0 comments)
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edmonton: Homeless In Edmonton - Tent City - 08/02/07 09:37 PM
Picture Courtesy of Edmonton SunOver 100 homeless people are camped out in tents in downtown Edmonton. The Alberta Oil Boom and the subsequent real estate boom have people coming from all over the country, and the world, to find high paying oil sands jobs. However, the near 72% increase in … (5 comments)
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edmonton: Why Tangible Assets Are The Way To Go - 07/31/07 08:13 PM
How many of you have stocks? Right now you are probably checking E*Trade every 5 minutes to see HOW MUCH WORSE IT CAN GET. If you have all your saving or retirement nest egg in the market, then I am really sorry and am not making light of this situation.Today … (0 comments)
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edmonton: Now This Is News I like..... - 07/09/07 07:16 AM
ATB Financial Business Sentiments Index(TM) most recent edition predicts the continuing strength of the Alberta economy. "We are seeing an upward trend in business sentiment that is reaching thelevels of last year.... This optimistic outlook is a result of continued strength in employment growth and projected oil sands development." Todd … (0 comments)
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edmonton: Disgruntled - 06/11/07 07:34 AM
This comment came from a disgruntled Edmontonian. I planned to email him directly but Dustin's email address was a dud. "Dustin's email: Your "real estate investments" are going to put me on the street. Unfortunately, real estate has now become something that only investors can afford. I am a professional engineer … (2 comments)
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edmonton: Hot Economy 5 to 8 With Good Behaviour - 06/03/07 09:53 PM
If you are worried that Alberta's hot economy will freeze any minute - don't. Taking into account the $100+ Billion of smart money investmented into the province, economic growth rivaled only but China and immigration numbers that are leading Canada; this province is in for a long hot economic run.IF Alberta … (0 comments)
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edmonton: Real Estate Investing + Joint Ventures = $$$ (and referral fees) - 05/24/07 06:23 PM
Joint Ventures are a major part of Real Estate Investing. Typically a "Money" partner would Joint Venture with the "Real Estate Expert" and invest in a property together. But did you know that anyone, anywhere can design a Joint Venture? In fact, people do the majority of the work already for … (0 comments)
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edmonton: If Only Realtors Could See The Good In Investors - 05/16/07 03:35 PM
I am the Director of Schneider Group Consulting & Investments (www.SchneiderGroup.ca) and we are an investment firm that is focused on purchasing investment real estate with joint venture partners. We are fortunate to be located in the Top Investment City in North America right now, Edmonton, Alberta.
Because the market is booming, … (2 comments)
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edmonton: Labourers Westward Ho! - 04/27/07 06:08 PM
Alberta's boom and subsequent labour shortages are slowing down attempts to improve Edmonton's stressed infrastructure."Potholes half a metre across and 10-cm deep are a nuisance on any street, and when they started dotting a major Edmonton corridor driven by more than 120,000 vehicles a day, the city started to act"Edmonton's road … (0 comments)
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edmonton: Gouging Renters - My Eye - 04/24/07 05:44 PM
"Every renter in Alberta is in danger of being gouged because of the Conservatives' refusal to protect them from huge rent increases," Martin told a news conference. "This government has chosen to listen to the interests of the big landlords and real estate investment trusts like Boardwalk rather than those of … (0 comments)
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edmonton: Lower Down Payments - 04/24/07 08:34 AM
Sorry I am a little late on this one. The federal government passed a bill to lower the mortgage downpayment requirement to 20%."The new legislation within Bill C-37 affects all mortgages or loans on residential property and requires that borrowers carry mortgage default insurance when the loan-to-value exceeds 80 per cent. … (2 comments)
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edmonton: A Quickie About Mortgage Fraud by Danielle - 04/09/07 07:30 PM
When I was a crazy teenager I used to tell my cousin all the stuff I would get up to. She would hold up a fork close to her eye and peer at me to see, "How you would look behind bars". I can pretty much guarantee that no one looks … (0 comments)
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edmonton: To Enforce Or Not To Enforce? That IS The Question - 04/08/07 06:52 PM
Unlike B.C and Ontario there are no government enforced rent increased guidelines in Alberta. Landlords are free to raise their rents as much as they like every six months.These rent hikes are important to make the property investment work, of course most landlords work with integrity and raise rents in reasonable … (1 comments)
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