Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy, comes "home" to Vulcan today!
Live long and prosper everyone!
Welcome to Vulcan
Vulcan's Starship Enterprise
Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
April showers...no wait...SNOW STORM!
We were hoping for some precipitation...and boy did we get it! Big wet snowflakes accumulated, causing power lines to drop and power poles to snap. Many areas are still without power. The good news is that in a few days, we are supposed to be up near plus 20 degrees! Bye, bye snow!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
"Don't list in today's market"?
There was a story in the Vulcan Advocate this past week, interviewing two REALTORS in the area about the real estate market in Vulcan. (no, neither were from Magnuson Realty Ltd.) They said that they are encouraging people not to list their property now as there is a large inventory on the local market right now. This is true as there are currently 51 properties for sale in Vulcan. My advice is that if you are looking to sell your property, price it competitively and make it stand out from the crowd. Fix it up, paint the fence and trim, enhance your curb appeal. There are buyers out there so you best make your property stand out! And for the buyers, you have lots to choose from. Chances are that you are going to get a good deal!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Traveling man!
Been to Ottawa for meetings with the Canadian Real Estate Association. We had our annual general meeting with a Leadership Conference the following day. It's nice to be involved with the decisions that help shape our industry. Plus it is nice to be around those who are very successful in our industry.
As REALTORS, we always seem to take the credit for when the market is good. But how about these days when the market has not been so good? I guess we have to accept that and move on. There are still people picking up good deals in slow markets. In fact, those are the ones that seem to make the most profit. Buy low and sell high. We have all heard that one before. I wonder how many of us take that advice? Well I have learned a lot in these slow times and I think this has prepared me to be a better business person, a better real estate associate, and a better person in general. Now, time to put those lessons to practice! Here's to a busy 2nd quarter of 2010!
As REALTORS, we always seem to take the credit for when the market is good. But how about these days when the market has not been so good? I guess we have to accept that and move on. There are still people picking up good deals in slow markets. In fact, those are the ones that seem to make the most profit. Buy low and sell high. We have all heard that one before. I wonder how many of us take that advice? Well I have learned a lot in these slow times and I think this has prepared me to be a better business person, a better real estate associate, and a better person in general. Now, time to put those lessons to practice! Here's to a busy 2nd quarter of 2010!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
10 Inexpensive Ways to Wow Buyers
Now is the time for home owners contemplating a spring sale to spruce up their properties in anticipation of what Mike Larson of Weiss Research calls a potentially vibrant home-selling season.
"If you have been beating your head against a wall, this is going to feel a lot better,” he says.
Here are 10 cheap ways to make a property more attractive to shoppers:
Improve first impressions. Touch up the paint on the front door and other areas that buyers see first.
Clean up the landscaping. Trim the hedges and trees and plant some annuals in the flowerbeds.
Paint the interior. A coat of light yellow or cream with contrasting white woodwork looks fresh and clean.
Refurbish the floors. Buff the hardwoods. Install new carpets – or at least get them professionally cleaned.
Take care of the big problems. If the house needs a roof or the front stoop is crumbling, get them fixed.
Buy warranties. Putting appliances under warranty gives homebuyers a secure feeling.
Improve energy efficiency. New windows or improved insulation tells a potential buyer the seller is on top of things plus they come with tax benefits.
Replace light fixtures. Updated fixtures, especially at the entrance way and in the foyer, create a good first impression.
Buy a stove. Home owners whose kitchen isn’t top of the line can jazz it up for a few hundred dollars by buying a new stove, which gives the room a fresh feel.
Tidy up the bathrooms. Get rid of mildew, replace caulking, and replace stained sinks.
Source: U.S. News & World Report, Luke Mullins (01/21/2010)
"If you have been beating your head against a wall, this is going to feel a lot better,” he says.
Here are 10 cheap ways to make a property more attractive to shoppers:
Improve first impressions. Touch up the paint on the front door and other areas that buyers see first.
Clean up the landscaping. Trim the hedges and trees and plant some annuals in the flowerbeds.
Paint the interior. A coat of light yellow or cream with contrasting white woodwork looks fresh and clean.
Refurbish the floors. Buff the hardwoods. Install new carpets – or at least get them professionally cleaned.
Take care of the big problems. If the house needs a roof or the front stoop is crumbling, get them fixed.
Buy warranties. Putting appliances under warranty gives homebuyers a secure feeling.
Improve energy efficiency. New windows or improved insulation tells a potential buyer the seller is on top of things plus they come with tax benefits.
Replace light fixtures. Updated fixtures, especially at the entrance way and in the foyer, create a good first impression.
Buy a stove. Home owners whose kitchen isn’t top of the line can jazz it up for a few hundred dollars by buying a new stove, which gives the room a fresh feel.
Tidy up the bathrooms. Get rid of mildew, replace caulking, and replace stained sinks.
Source: U.S. News & World Report, Luke Mullins (01/21/2010)
Monday, January 25, 2010
SPOCK IS COMING HOME!
According to the January 20, 2010 edition of the Vulcan Advocate, "Leonard Nimoy is definitely comint to Vulcan."
The actor who played Mr. Spock on the original Star Trek series is scheduled to attend the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo in April, but he will first make an appearance in Vulcan on April 23. Details about time and what he will be doing there are still in negotiation.
Me thinks this will help shatter the record for tourists in Vulcan this year!
The actor who played Mr. Spock on the original Star Trek series is scheduled to attend the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo in April, but he will first make an appearance in Vulcan on April 23. Details about time and what he will be doing there are still in negotiation.
Me thinks this will help shatter the record for tourists in Vulcan this year!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Real Property Reports
Real Property Reports are legal documents prepared by registered Alberta Land Surveyors. A Real Property Report (RPR) is a legal graphic representation of a piece of property and the improvements upon it. In preparing a Real Property Report, an Alberta Land Surveyor locates the legal boundaries of a property and then measures the locations of the buildings or other improvements relative to the boundaries. The boundaries and improvements are then plotted on a document. The document also identifies easements, utility right of way, and other legal features that may affect the property.
The time to arrange an RPR is as soon as a property is listed for sale. Having a prepared Report is an advantage for a seller and will make a real estate transaction easier and likely faster. If a Real Property Report is ordered near the closing date for a sale, there can be delays.Often major issues are identified through the Real Property Report process. Garages have been built on property lines, garages have been built over gas lines, fences have been located on neighboring property, or a neighbor's fence is built on the subject property, and even houses have been improperly located.
More information about Real Property Reports, easements, fences, and other land and real estate related issues are available at www.alsa.ab.ca.
The time to arrange an RPR is as soon as a property is listed for sale. Having a prepared Report is an advantage for a seller and will make a real estate transaction easier and likely faster. If a Real Property Report is ordered near the closing date for a sale, there can be delays.Often major issues are identified through the Real Property Report process. Garages have been built on property lines, garages have been built over gas lines, fences have been located on neighboring property, or a neighbor's fence is built on the subject property, and even houses have been improperly located.
More information about Real Property Reports, easements, fences, and other land and real estate related issues are available at www.alsa.ab.ca.
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