Archive for June, 2009

Keep Things Simple and Conservative in 2009 (2009-6-17)

“Sales in March increased at a rate over and above what would be expected from the normal spring time bump,” said Jason Mercer, the Toronto Real Estate Board’s analyst. “A greater number of households have taken advantage of increased affordability in the housing marketplace.” The Toronto Star, April 6/09 “In fact, over the past two [...]

Moishe Alexander reports: Buyer activity brings greater stability to the housing market (2009-6-17)

VANCOUVER, B.C. – May 4, 2009 – With more buyers and fewer homes for sale in recent months, the Greater Vancouver housing market has entered a more moderate and balanced state. For the sixth consecutive month, new listings for detached, attached and apartment properties declined in Greater Vancouver, down 33.7 per cent to 4,649 in [...]

You Don’t Even See The Bad Guys Anymore (2009-6-16)

If you have ever been victim of a crime you will know how violated you feel knowing that someone, usually someone you don’t even know, has taken advantage of you. Not only have they robbed you of your possessions, but also they took away your sense of security and seriously compromised your ability to trust. [...]