Archive : August 2009

Local market avoids booms and busts

More evidence of real estate markets performing according to local conditions was apparent in an August 14 Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) news release.  Vancouver’s market saw its July MLS® sales up a whopping...

View Article

Reversal of fortunes?

Before Blaise Bryant rushed for 249 yards in 1994 and the most yardage for a running back in Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ history, the talk in the locker room was about the need for a win to boast team morale. Before Fred Reid rushed...

View Article

Jaw-dropping untruths

Using anecdotal evidence is an extremely poor way to support a position on health care, whether in the United States or Canada. In the U.S., the ongoing debate vividly illustrates the dangers of using such evidence, which clouds the issue o...

View Article

Winner of curb appeal award

The annual Winnipeg in Bloom contest is a visual example of the pride Winnipeg property owners take in beautifying their properties.  As one of the sponsors of the Take Pride Winnipeg contest, WinnipegREALTORS® presente...

View Article

Cautionary tale

If it appears to be too good to be true, it probably is — a lesson some people have learned when they shopped the Internet for anything from a car to an apartment or house to rent. There are plenty of legitimate sellers on the Interne...

View Article