Category Archives: MARKET TRENDS

CHANGES I AM MAKING THIS YEAR! | RED DEER REAL ESTATE

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Andrea and I were out for a walk yesterday and got into a discussion relating to business, and what plans we had to make some changes from how we operated our businesses last year. I had very good start-up year helping people either find the right home or sell their previous home, but I believe...

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Emmi - March 11, 2010 - 2:55 pm

If I lived in Canada and you weren’t my brother, I’d totally pick you for my realtor. I mean, I would because you’re my brother, but even if you weren’t, I’d still totally pick you. You’ve got a good attitude, you’re focused on others than just yourself, and your posts actually make me smile, even though I live in Scandinavia and the majority of what you say doesn’t apply to anything in my life. You rock!

Mike - March 11, 2010 - 10:16 am

Great job Mike. #1 is very smart, we are offering a service by finding them a home and listening, not just saying here go to this website pick some crap out…..

Heidi - March 11, 2010 - 9:16 am

Mike…you rock!! Love your new plans for this year, those changes are all really positive and efficient. People who just coast along from year to year thinking they are making the world a better place by staying the same are dull. Anyhow, keep up the great work.

Harvey - March 11, 2010 - 8:42 am

Hi Mike,

I just wanted to let you know I always come visit your site to see what’s new in Mike’s world. This week, Mike’s doing call’s from a tree, I dig it.

I also just wanted to let you know your a breath of fresh air in the real estate industry. We have not seen one other Realtor out there that interests us like you do. Your the type of Realtor we’d hire in a second. Keep it up.

FLAHERTY TOUGHENS LENDING RULES | RED DEER REAL ESTATE

Following many warnings over the past couple of months that there could be drastic changes coming with respect to our mortgage lending rates in Canada, Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced yesterday a few changes to be implemented in order to ensure that Canada does not get into too much trouble with “frivolous lending,”  which...

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NEW REGULATIONS TO SECONDARY SUITES | RED DEER REAL ESTATE

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So maybe you have heard the the City of Red Deer was planning to implement some new guidelines for regulating Secondary Suites. Maybe this caught your attention because you currently live in one, own a property with one, or are thinking of constructing one. Whatever the reason, you may be interested to take a look...

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WHAT’S IN A HOUSING BUBBLE?! | RED DEER REAL ESTATE

So what is all this “Housing Bubble” talk in the media as of late? First off, let’s quickly define the term: According to Wikipedia, a housing bubble is characterized by rapid increases in the value of real property until they reach unsustainable levels relative to incomes and other economic elements, followed by a reduction in price levels....

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HOME RENOVATION TAX CREDIT | RED DEER REAL ESTATE

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Unlike the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit (HBTC) and the Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP), the Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) is open to all homeowners, who would like to complete some improvements to their home, condo, or cabin. The HRTC applies to work performed or goods acquired after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010 under...

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MW - December 16, 2009 - 4:49 pm

That picture is sheer beauty! Riddle me this: How much galvanized pipe is in our house now?!

Troy Murray (of Cornell Industries), you are the best plumber in the biz!

Andrea Wiseman - December 16, 2009 - 8:47 am

Oh great! Now I can see this renovation hell times two! On your blog and in my basement… thanks handsome!