Gen Y forces developers to adaptGen Y’s desire to rent instead of own Posted: May 01, 2012 at 9:31 AM by Yvonne ThomasMaybe you have seen a shift in the market and brushed it off as the economy, the weather, or even the youth of today! Well, you will find that the trends of the big City are certainly going to travel to our outlying communities and if you had guessed that Gen Y is the reason that this shift is taking on a stronger roll in the housing market, you are correct. Just think about it: you remember what it's like to turn on the TV and switch the channels without a remote. Gen Y has grown up w read more |
Social Media PlanningTry a Daily StrategyPosted: March 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM by Jonathan Feist Spending time on social media is a must within our business. But what is the best way to get the most in return for your efforts without taking time away from other business-building activities?On Thursday February 16th, Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate was proud to be the only real estate company to host an event at Social Media Week in New York. The event, titled “From House to Home: Social Media’s Impact on Buying, Designing and Selling a Home,” incl read more |
Winter Driving and Safety TipsIf we can't stop it from coming, we better prepare for itPosted: November 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM by Jonathan FeistI know what you are thinking, if we ignore it, maybe it will go away, but the fact is, winter is around the corner, again. I know this because my weather app said so (never mind the snow on the ground this morning). The app shows a small graphic of the expected weather for a few days in advance. As you can see, it will be "Cold" and snowy soon. This time last year we wrote a little article with some tips and tricks to prepare for winter driving, guess what, no read more |
Join the Mo-Movement!Posted: October 31, 2011 at 4:56 PM by Brian Beezley25,000 men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer this year.*1 in 7 Canadian men will be afflicted by Prostate Cancer in their lifetimes.*Men are 4 times more likely to commit suicide than women.**Men die 5 to 6 years younger than women and 5+ men die every hour from potentially preventable illnesses.**And this Movember, half a million men and women will raise awareness and donations to lower those numbers above. And you can help too!Movember (formerly November) is the annual event read more |
Do the Monster MashIt's a Graveyard SmashPosted: October 25, 2011 at 4:05 PM by Brian BeezleyFall is here! Not only does that mean falling leaves and extra chores, but also there will soon be goblins, pirates, princesses and ghosts wandering the streets of the neighbourhood on one of the most exciting nights of the year – Halloween.HistoryHalloween has a long and storied history. Originally a fall festival celebrating the end of summer, Samhain, which in Old Irish basically means ‘Summer’s End,’ was a celebration of the end of summer and a festival to prepare for the read more |
