Bill Jones a Realtor®'s Blog

Friday, February 12th, 2010 CENTURY 21 President, Don Lawby, comments on Competition Bureau Application The Competition Bureau submitted an application to the Competition Tribunal earlier this week after completing an investigation against CREA and found its business model, membership rules and t...

I just watched a fascinating show on CBC about Google, called "Google World" where they came from, and where they are going " Cloud Computing".  They also delved into the culture of Google and there work atmosphere and ethics.  This is definitely a must see for anyone interested in technology.  ...

        The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has revised its forecast for home sales via the      MLS Systems of Canadian real estate boards in 2010, and extended the forecast to 2011.     With Canadian economic growth rebounding from the recession, the unusually severe decline in sales ac...

  If we could only get the Canadian Competition Bureau to understand what Tina has so aptly posted below. Bill   There has been so much written lately regarding the exclusivity of the MLS system that I think the services of a REALTOR® has been lost.  What's missing?  To name but a few: Objectivit...

AIRDRIE, ALBERTA - The City of Airdrie saw $201 million in construction value in 2009 compared to $184 million in 2008. Permit levels increased the second half of 2009, from the same period in 2008 with the busiest month being November 2009.   "The numbers are looking good, even with a slight slo...

Airdries' own Zack Boychuk, age 20, was recalled to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, and earned assists in each of the team’s two games during his recall.   The Airdrie, Alberta ., native now has three assists in 11 NHL games this season.  He ranks second among River Rats  skaters this season,...

Beautiful 1757 Sq. Ft. Two Storey Attached Home in S.E. Calgary, Alberta $349,900.00 This home is completely finished and features 5 bedrooms, and lots of space for the whole family! All you have to do is MOVE IN! The main floor features an open and modern kitchen and dining room area plus 2 sep...

MacWorld Expo 2010 is about to kick off in San Francisco   Sadly this year I'll be unable to attend.  However, I look back fondly on my memories of last years Expo, so many new products for us Mac addicts, some great Tweet-ups, experiencing the City by the Bay and the announcement that Apple wou...

  Boy I had forgotten all the different ways we could get pints on Active Rain, Here a great reminder from Brad.   The ActiveRain Point System ActiveRain awards members points based on participation and their individual involvement within the network and community.  While there is a much more com...

  Airdrie and Area Make up to 1.3 Million people   Yes , if you are thinking of opening a business in Airdrie , Alberta, and you are wondering how big your trading area might be.  Well get this you will have access to up to 1.3 million people and still get to live in a community that feels like a...