Joe Samson

Bring That 80's Home into the 21st Century

For people who are on the hunt for a new home, don't be too quick to discount those older, diamonds in the rough, especially if they're in a great neighborhood. With a little TLC, and a small reno budget, that dated home can be revitalized. Usually the bi... Read >

Trick-Or-Treat for Real Estate

Halloween is usually associated with trick-or-treating, costume parties and candy, candy and more candy.  It can also be used to market your homes or real estate business with a number of fun strategies.  * Postcards There are several postcards o... Read >

How to Lose Real Estate Clients

There are many ways to lose your real estate clients, but the most important is through communication – or the lack thereof. Below are some helpful tips to aid you in your efforts to get rid of clients and make sure they don't recommend you to any of ... Read >

Alberta's Oddest Days Out

People move to the Calgary area for whole host of reasons. The Alberta city has experienced huge growth in recent years, with more and more people choosing this part of Canada as their home. But when Calgary's residents aren't busy working or doing ess... Read >

Is Canada’s Real Estate Market Ready to Burst?

In order for a housing bubble to form, three conditions must be in place: 1. Prices are too high compared to historical averages. 2. Banks are too eager to give credit to those who may not be able to afford it. 3. Government policy allows people ... Read >

A New Era in the Canadian Real Estate Market

The Canadian real estate market has changed as of March 22/2010. A new set of rules, as voted upon by Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) members, has been established for the nation's Multiple Listings Service (MLS).The MLS, which has been operating... Read >

Viral Video Working Well for Realtors

The constantly evolving world of marketing has uncovered a new trend in real estate promotion. Video networking is growing in popularity amongst tech savvy realtors, and it appears to be paying dividends. Video has been used for years to highlight propert... Read >

Cohousing - It's Not What You Think

When you hear about communal or cohousing communities, do you automatically think of a commune inhabited by a bunch of pot smoking hippies wasting the days away while their bare bottomed kids play carefree in a field? Do you think of an anti-establishment... Read >

Real Estate Recycling: New Uses for Old Buildings

For entrepreneurs struggling to make a name for themselves and their businesses in a downtrodden economy, some adventurous people are taking advantage of increased vacancies in commercial real estate to create a unique space for their business endeavou... Read >

Canadians Struggle With Housing Costs

Mortgage rates are climbing for Canadian home owners but experts say that we are very unlikely to have a foreclosure wave like the one that has been taking place in the United States. Previous mortgage levels were low enough that many Canadians bou... Read >

Spring Home Inspection

Now that winter and all its fury has finally blown through, it's time to sit back and survey the damage. Most homeowners don't realize the impact that harsh weather can have on a house. Apart from obvious impairments such as fallen trees, broken windows o... Read >

Sick of Winter - Plan a Garden!

One of the best ways to survive dreary March weather, is to plan a garden. If you start now, you'll have plenty of time to design it just the way you want it, and much of the work can be completed in stages. Just like with any project, if you lay a so... Read >

In Praise of Appraisals

We all want our homes to realize the best possible price when we come to sell. And in this less than buoyant market, it's even more important that our property represents good value to prospective buyers. Naturally, a few home improvements will enhan... Read >

Calgary Condos

When it comes to choosing the perfect first-time home, down-size property or even long-term investment, the Calgary condo market may have just what you're looking for. There are many reasons why people might choose to buy a condo. Single professionals, n... Read >

The Perils and Pitfalls of Trying to Sell Your Own Home

In this modern age of economic strife and a galloping "do it yourself" movement, more and more homeowners are looking into selling their homes themselves. However, taking on the role of a professional when you don't have the same training isn't all it... Read >