March 2009 - Posts
M ost of us have had to do some public speaking at some point in our lives, whether it be for business reasons, or speaking at a social event. Some people find it easier than others. I don't know anyone who absolutely loves to get up and speak in
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This is Edgemere Estate, which sits on Lakeshore Road in east Oakville on 12.5 acres. It boasts 1000 feet of shoreline on Lake Ontario. When it was listed for sale in 2006 for $45. million, it was the highest priced private residence on the market in
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I read the following article today with interest. I was in Las Vegas in Nov. 07 sitting by the pool at the Planet Hollywood Hotel and the City Center, under construction, towered above in the skyline. At the time I questioned why Las Vegas needed another
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I received this interesting e-newsletter today from Brad Lamb and thought I would share it. It certainly is food for thought. It will be interesting to watch the Toronto market over the next few months. VIEW ARTICLE AS A PDF Trouble displaying this email?
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For anyone looking for investment property, communities with Colleges and Universities are always a good bet. Sudbury, North Bay, Kingston, Peterborough, Windsor, St. Catherines, London and Niagara Falls all offer the opportunity to purchase reasonably
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Yes, spring is around the corner. It actually arrives in one week. It has been a long, cold winter and we are all ready to turn the corner. Judging from my observations being out and about in Oakville this weekend, it looks like a great many have been
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Buying, renovating homes key to stimulating economy The Federal Budget 2009 announced several incentives to get Canadians spending by buying a first time home, or renovating the one they are already in. Some of the budget highlights include: Providing
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Note that this information is outdated. First time buyers driving the market Read More
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Is it a little tougher to sell a home in Oakville right now? Definitely and there are a variety of reasons why. First off there is more inventory available. Secondly the buyers are not making rushed purchases. The pressure is off. We are seeing very few
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Canada's Most Dangerous Places to Live Macleans magazine has just published their findings of Canada's most dangerous communities to live in. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was named the most dangerous city, according to the magazine, followed by Winnipeg,
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