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Why is it that we're in a buyer's market and getting buyers to buy is like pulling teeth? I see a lot of agents putting just about anyone in their car for a buyer tour, spending hours and hours with them, only to find they were never really "buyers" to begin with. What makes a buyer a buyer? They...

In part one of this series I shared a few things that you can do right now - today - to lower your energy consumption. Today we'll look at a few things that will take a smidge more effort, but can easily be done within the week. To do this week: Head down to your local hardware store and pick up ...

You hit the sustainable, earth-friendly nail on the head, Jeff!For the last 25 years, industrious American pioneers have been laying the groundwork for a new revolution.  With developable land diminishing and existing homes aging, the time is coming and is here now for Americans to look for the b...

I don't know about you, but my bills are inching skyward. How very kind of my local utility company to raise rates in the winter! Gotta love that! But, regardless of rates, conserving energy makes sense. This four part series will show you what you can do to lower your consumption today, this wee...

Didn't most of us fantasize about becoming farmers at some point when we were little kids? The image of the classic farm danced in our little heads: red barn, chickens running around, baby animals, riding tractors... But who really grows up and becomes a farmer? As adults we know it's long, arduo...

At a recent company meeting everyone was asked to write down what works for them to keep their spirits up when everything around us seems to be crashing down. These were some of the results: Have faith. Believe in something bigger than yourself and believe that what is meant to be, will be. Suit ...

Negotiating a short sale is quite a bit different than negotiating a typical home sale. And to make it even more *fun* every bank handles them differently! However, there is a basic process that each sale goes through: 1. Determine what stage of foreclosure the seller is in: when the last mortgag...

Did you know that only about half of all practicing real estate agents in North America are members of the National Association of Realtors? Did you care? Probably not... that is, until you learn what that actually means to YOU! Realtors have access to tremendous ongoing education so they can sta...

Last week I shared my opinion on bringing lightrail into Vancouver. I make no secret about the fact that I LOVE the idea and welcome it with open arms! However, we are a democratic nation and I respect everyone's right to an opinion and the right to share it. Here are the next two opportunities t...

Thanks, Jeff, for explaining this in a way we can all understand! No mumbo-jumbo-jargon here...FYI - these tips in this first time homebuyers series are not just for newbies/first time homebuyers)   Mortgage programs can sometimes be the death of us. In recent years, this has already happened. Th...