I received some sad news today - a pet dog of friends of mine died yesterday. And that set me to thinking about pets, and how much they truly are a part of a family and a home.
I find it amazing how a pet can bring you a sense of peace and enjoyment when you're around them. Their love is always waiting for you and they appreciate even the little things you do for them. I've been ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on February 25, 2009
I am so happy that I chose to become a Realtor, it is one of the best decisions I've ever made!
Yes, I'm working evenings and weekends, but so what? So do many other professions. It's really gratifying to me to help people with the next step in their lives - whether buying their first home, upgrading because their family is growing, or downsizing when the kids have grown. ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on February 12, 2009
In my real estate trade, I've seen quite a number of homes that are for sale. Interestingly, the majority of them probably won't sell - especially in the current marketplace. What, you ask? Why on earth wouldn't a home sell? Well, here's my take:
1. Paint colours. You may love the royal purple paint with the gold carpet (yes, it reminds me of one of those sequinned ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on January 19, 2009
This morning, I had my eyes opened just a bit wider. Surgery, you ask? Nope, but something better. Today was the day that our office's year-long charity drive started all over again.
At Century 21 Millennium, all of our real estate agents pay a piddly amount every month (equal to 1 medium coffee a week at Tim Hortons) towards our charity drive. At the ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on December 17, 2008
So, I'm sitting here on a Tuesday evening in mid-November 2008 writing this blog and I've been thinking to myself this afternoon about the state of the market. Well, I personally don't think it's that bad. HUH?!?!? You're probably thinking I'm nuts. But, I don't think I am and let me tell you why.
The market is simply that - a market. Prices go up, prices go down, volumes ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on November 18, 2008