lethbridge: Mark Switzer - Nomination Candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada - 05/14/10 09:04 AM
Mark Switzer is currently running for election as the Nominee for the Conservative Party of Canada - Lethbridge riding.
 

 
 
 
You can find the Mark Switzer campaign website at:  Mark Switzer
or connect directly to our daily updated Facebook page at:  Mark Switzer Facebook
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here is an article which appeared in the local newspaper regarding his candidacy announcement:
February 19, 2010  Lethbridge Herald - Sherri Gallant
 
Longtime Lethbridge businessman Mark Switzer told a room filled with enthusiastic supporters Thursday he’ll seek the federal conservative nomination after MP Rick Casson steps … (1 comments)

lethbridge: Prudence Paying Off For Canadian Mortgage Borrowers - Spring 2010 - 05/10/10 10:40 AM
Lethbridge Mortgages - Alberta Mortgages
The following are some statistics relating to mortgages across Canada.  I am sharing this on my Lethbridge real estate and mortgage websites, as many local Lethbridge mortgage consumers and my fellow real estate professionals may find it enoightening.
 
Some of it is very interesting.
 
 
• There are approximately 9.3 million homeowners in Canada, including about 5.55 million with mortgages.
• Almost 80 per cent of young borrowers have opted for a fixed rate mortgage or a mortgage that combines fixed and variable rates.
• A small number of mortgage consumers (17 per cent) have amortization periods … (2 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge Marketing - Real Estate Edition - 05/08/10 01:26 PM
Lethbridge Marketing - Real Estate Edition
 
I market Lethbridge real estate.  I market Lethbridge mortgages.  More importantly, I market myself.
 
Through many many years of experience in real estate, successfully marketing my Lethbridge mortgage and real estate businesses, I have learned a ton about the myriad forms of marketing available.
 
Over the years, my Lethbridge marketing efforst have included tens of thousands of flyers, hundreds of thousands of pieces of mail via canada post, tens of thousand of dollars worth of newspaper and print marketing, thousands of business cards, some radio marketing, billboards, signs, commercials, etc.  I have … (1 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge - Best Place to Live in Alberta, Among the Best For All of Canada - 05/04/10 06:53 PM
Where is the best place to live in Canada?  Well if you are not interested in living in the declining economies of the East, the answer is Lethbridge, Alberta.  According to Moneysense Magazine, here are their results from recent surveying across Canada.
 
Ranked 11th out of all cities in Canada, Lethbridge ranks as one of the most affordable, comfortable, and temperate places to call home.    Here is the complete list of ranked cities.   Lethbridge is still an undiscovered gem for investment and relocation.
 
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lethbridge: Wind Storm in Lethbridge Alberta - 04/29/10 03:00 PM
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lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate - New Southside Listing - 04/09/10 07:12 PM
Lethbridge Real Estate - New Listings
 
Here is a quick video of a new listing I just took in the Lakeview area of Lethbridge.  This great south Lethbridge home has had many mechanical upgrades and is in a wonderful location.  Features a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, an attached garage, air conditioning, appliances included, and priced below $265,000.
 
Call me to get inside this home before anyone else!
 
 
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lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate- Relocating to Lethbridge - 04/09/10 06:25 PM
Lethbridge real estate - relocating to Lethbridge
Today I received a great call from a client who is looking at retiring to Lethbridge.  Lethbridge actually attracts a large number of retirees, both from the surrounding rural communities but also from across Canada.  The thing that makes Lethbridge real estate attractive is the combination of small town living with big city amenities.  Lethbridge is a comfortable and affordable place to retire.  In addition, the weather in Lethbridge is attractive to many people.  Although we are known for our wind, it keeps us from suffering from long cold Canadian winters.  We also have … (3 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate - For Sale By Owner Lethbridge - 04/06/10 07:27 PM
Lethbridge Real Estate - For Sale By Owner
 
I frequently get asked about homeowners who choose to sell their Lethbridge property 'for sale by owner' or FSBO as some call it.  We have no shortage of companies who promote this idea locally, propertyguys, comfree, housecentral, welist, etc.  I think currently in Lethbridge there are around 6 active for sale by owner real estate companies trying to compete with each other.
 
These Lethbridge businesses offer you a few services for a flat fee.  Typically they ask for between $300 and $900 for their 'help'.  What do you really get for … (0 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge real estate listings. Lethbridge real estate agents. Lethbridge homes for sale and realty listings. Your Lethbridge agent. Your Lethbridge real estate MLS connection - 04/05/10 08:07 AM
Lethbridge real estate listings. Lethbridge real estate agents. Lethbridge homes for sale and realty listings. Your Lethbridge agent. Your Lethbridge real estate MLS connection
 

 
I am experimenting with optimizing this blog and as such am experimenting a little with the content, title, and header of it.  My blog does specialize in the discussion of Lethbridge real estate and issues realting to Lethbridge real estate, but I also talk alot about local Lethbridge businesses, marketing, and mortgage financing of your Lethbridge real estate.
 
As such, I am trying to grasp the best keyword placement and design.  I know … (0 comments)

lethbridge: Search Lethbridge Real Estate - 03/27/10 08:24 PM
Search Lethbridge Real Estate
There are many ways to search for Lethbridge real estate.  You can go directly to the Realtor.ca website and search there or you can go to any of the private Lethbridge Realtor's own website which reposts the same data.
 
My Lethbridge real estate website actually gets a decent amount of traffic daily, although I find the search numbers are a bit lower than I would like.  The number of visitors that come and view my site and click on my listings, and even the number that contact me is fantastic though.  It is one of the … (4 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate For Sale By Owner - 03/27/10 04:20 PM
Lethbridge Real Estate - For Sale By Owner
 
I frequently get asked about homeowners who choose to sell their Lethbridge property 'for sale by owner' or FSBO as some call it.  We have no shortage of companies who promote this idea locally, propertyguys, comfree, housecentral, welist, etc.  I think currently in Lethbridge there are around 6 active for sale by owner real estate companies trying to compete with each other.
 
These Lethbridge businesses offer you a few services for a flat fee.  Typically they ask for between $300 and $900 for their 'help'.  What do you really get for … (3 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate - Estate Sale - 03/23/10 10:23 AM
Lethbridge Real Estate
For some fantastic reason, I handle an unusual number of estate sales.  These are not only properties where the owner has passed away, but also situations when they are moving into a care facility or a seniors complex.  As a result of these estate sales I meet some pretty cool people with some great stories about Lethbridge and about real estate.
 
Today I helped my neighbor arrange the sale of his Lethbridge home.  He has lived there for 35 years, but it is time for him to move on.  He is a great guy with some amazing … (0 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate - Southside Subdivisions - 03/22/10 09:03 AM
 
South Lethbridge Real Estate
 

 
 
Are you looking for information on real estate in South Lethbridge?  This includes the areas of London Road, Lakeview, Fairmont, Coulee Creek, Tudor Estates, Park Royal, Fairview Subdivision, etc.  These are just some of the great areas available in South Lethbridge for you to shop for your next home or Lethbridge real estate investment.
 
A great place to start your house search is at my Lethbridge real estate online website.  While this blog is full of great information on mortgages, the market, prices, industry trends, things to watch out for, etc, … (3 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate - Open House - Sat. 2-4pm - 03/15/10 10:25 PM
Lethbridge Real Estate - OPEN HOUSE
Saturday March 20, 2010

This fantastic family home is located at 22 Heritage Court West, in Lethbridge Alberta.  I will make a post later this week with a google map to the property for those who are unfamiliar with the area and might want to come see it.  If your looking for Lethbridge real estate listings, keep watching.
 
The great home features a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.  It is fully finished up and down and is in immaculate condition and repair.  The home is one of the few that … (4 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate - Keyword Searches - 03/10/10 07:09 PM
Lethbridge Real Estate

As I review my blog I am amazed at some of the strange things that I have posted and am now ranked in google for.  There are some pretty strange things that if you search for them, the top of the search comes up with this blog.  Now that was not my intention, heck I blog for the fun and entertainment of it as well as because it is good for my business.
 
Point of fact is that the majority of my clients still come directly from personal referrals.  However, second to that is the number … (0 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate - The weather is warm, the market is Hot! - 03/08/10 03:33 AM
Lethbridge Real Estate
The Lethbridge real estate market has remained surpisingly robust through the global economic turmoil.  There were a few months where things slowed down and the Lethbridge real estate market appeared to be taking a turn for the worse, but then as soon as the weather would warm up the Lethbridge real estate market would get buzzing again.
 
Currently, Lethbridge is enjoying some nice warm spring weather and that has the local real estate market going at full speed once again.  If you are thinking of selling real estate that you own, or are looking to purchase Lethbridge … (1 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate - Lethbridge Mortgage Rates - 03/05/10 05:26 AM
Lethbridge Real Estate - Lethbridge Mortgage Rates
Here is a heads up to anyone who has been watching Lethbridge interest rates and waiting to make a move.  The bond market went crazy in Canada the past 2 days and by the end of today it will be even crazier.  This is putting huge pressure on interest rates to rise, as the lenders like to maintain a spread between the bond rate and the fixed long term mortgage rates.
 
Expect to see the 5 year fixed interest rates rise by at least .50% (thats half a percent!) before Monday.  I urge … (0 comments)

lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate - Revenue Property - 02/28/10 04:01 PM
Lethbridge Real Estate - Just Listed

This great southside bungalow just listed this weekend.  Located at 2104 - 7 Ave. South Lethbridge on a great corner lot and has wonderful street appeal.  The home is directly across from a playground and school yard, and just one block away from Henderson Park.  You would be hard pressed to find a better location when shopping for Lethbridge real estate.
 
The interior of this home has been upgraded and so has the mechanical.  It is bright, clean, and in move in condition.
 
The basement is fully developed into a non-conforming suite, … (2 comments)

lethbridge: Be Albertan - Leading the New Economy and the World! - 02/28/10 10:54 AM
Want to know more about Alberta? Want to know why we are leading the world economy and will continue to be the strongest economic powerhouse for the next decade? It is as simple as an open door...
 
 
Want information on living and investing in Alberta? Let's talk.
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lethbridge: Lethbridge Real Estate - Buy Rental Property NOW - 02/25/10 05:03 AM
Lethbridge real estate - Buy Rental Property Now
 
Once again, I want to urge anyone who has been considering purchasing investment or Lethbridge rental real estate property in Lethbridge, to hurry up and act fast.  With the mortgage financing rules changing very soon it will become increasingly more expensive and difficult to purchase this type of property.  Please read my last post on this subject for the specifics of the changes for rental property mortgages.
 
I have just listed and have access to a couple of great rental properties.  The owners know that by selling them in March, they … (7 comments)