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Why build more mansions?
By Shawn Lackie All we seem to be reading about in the real estate market, are three things. Lack of sales, all the new listings, and...
Shawn Lackie
Sep 183 min read


By the time I got to Woodstock… it was over
By Jonathan van Bilsen Those of us fortunate enough to remember the sixties (or at least part of them), have two remarkable events logged...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 183 min read


How does AI work in real estate?
by Shawn Lackie Lately, I have been seeing more and more AI (Artificial Intelligence) articles being posted. Note, I didn’t say written,...
Shawn Lackie
Sep 112 min read


Movement for life: Rise and Shine
by Lauren Walker What gets you out of bed in the morning? When you wake up every day, there are a million reasons not to exercise, but...

Lauren Walker
Sep 52 min read


Just what is a CMA?
By Shawn Lackie When someone decides to sell their home and chooses a Realtor to list their home, after some good research, there are a...
Shawn Lackie
Sep 53 min read


Thriving
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Many words have been used to describe the qualities of those who thrive: optimism, hope, resiliency and even...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 52 min read


Walk Softly – Arcadia Earth Toronto
by Geoffrey Carpentier From time to time I stumble onto an opportunity which is so incredible, I want to share it with others. Usually...

Geoff Carpentier
Aug 284 min read


The Artist Within: Beginner Acrylic Painting for Older Adults
by Lauren Walker Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but are not quite sure where to start? I’m an award winning local artist and...

Lauren Walker
Aug 281 min read


Open House Protocol
by Shawn Lackie When I started in the wonderful world of Real Estate, there were two things I had to focus on. Since I was new to the...
Shawn Lackie
Aug 283 min read


What’s on/off at the Foster!
PAT ASLING Special to the Standard UXBRIDGE: The Foster Memorial is an amazing structure, located on the 7th of Uxbridge and Regional...

The Standard
Aug 212 min read


A Hummer, a Hill, and Twenty Bears
by Jonathan van Bilsen I had only been to Whistler once before, many years earlier, so when my friend Jim suggested we head into the...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 212 min read


Are we moving again?
By Shawn Lackie We just passed the 58 th anniversary of my mother living in the same house she bought in 1967. It was a great way to...
Shawn Lackie
Aug 213 min read


Movement for Life: Staying active
by Lauren Walker As our parents age, their needs change. Are we ready to accommodate their ever changing lives? New issues arise, and...

Lauren Walker
Aug 212 min read


A Daughter's Love
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in Canada. The raindrops gently fall from the sky and a gentle breeze...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 212 min read


Home Ownership Strain
by Shawn Lackie I don’t know about you, but I am looking at the numbers and thinking it just gets harder, with every passing year, to buy...
Shawn Lackie
Aug 133 min read


The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...

Lauren Walker
Aug 72 min read


It's all about the details
by Shawn Lackie Many years ago, when I was in the TV business, we had a well worn phrase. “We’ll fix it in post.” Meaning, if a shot was...
Shawn Lackie
Aug 73 min read


Not Disabled just differently abled
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley It doesn't seem that long ago, when I was in high school. A gang of us would gather at lunch and head to...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 72 min read


Walk Softly: Black Bears – Our Amazing Neighbours
by Geoffrey Carpentier There has been much said of bears this year, for they have been making themselves obvious in and around North...

Geoff Carpentier
Jul 303 min read


We have come full circle
by Shawn Lackie This may sound corny but, remember the good old days when there were maybe two or three Real Estate brokerages in town?...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 302 min read
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