May long weekend for some marks the beginning of the camping season while for others it's Woody's race weekend.
It's grown to a large event and is an official qualifier race for the Boston Marathon. Each May long weekend for years Red Deer has joined Woody and ran a half, or full marathon. This year they also have a 10 km race. The starting point and finishing point is down at Ecole ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on May 22, 2011
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of Salve Lake, AB that have lost their homes in the recent disaster.
The loss of a home is one we hope no one has to experience, and the devastation endured by this community is overwhelming to consider happening in our own. We have heard of friends, and neighbors who have been touched by this tragedy. Century 21 Northern Realty is one ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on May 17, 2011
If you grew up in Red Deer during the mid 70's and early 80's you may recall the opening of Bower Ponds. The pavillion on the ponds the bridge, and fish. Yes fish. They stock bower ponds and as young kid growing up you may have rode your bike from southern subdivisions like Morrisroe and tried your hand at catching one.
A few years back the Red Deer river swelled over its ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on May 6, 2011
Royal Wedding early this morning has our household buzzing. Our 12 year old daughter is very interested and enthusiastic about the event. We have a date to watch the replay. 1am was a little early for her to get up on a school night (according to her mother). All little girls aspire to be a princess or be treated like one? Guys, we're more excited for the super bowl I ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 29, 2011
Who knew, our office like to get together over food and have some laughs.
Actually we learned that long ago and every year we have a friendly sales and listings contest where we split the office into three teams and which ever team has the most listings and sales wins. Seems like a natural fit as that's what we are supposed to do, list and sell houses.
The venue for our wrap up:
The ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 28, 2011
At Century 21 Advantage we get some great reports detailing visitors to our website and property pages.
Much of our advertising refers to our website and it has become a popular tool. We share with our agents on a regular basis how well we are doing with online traffic. We also share this with our clients as we feel information on how many people viewed their listing online is beneficial. ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 18, 2011
This weekend The canadian University College in Lacombe (CUC) hosted the Lacombe Freedom 5000 fun run.
The Run:
Freedom Run 5000, a student-founded initiative, will impact the future of Afghanistan by educating Afghan women.
"We plan to build 100 classrooms, each one enabling thousands of women over the years to receive an education. And the legacy will continue as these women educate others. ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 11, 2011
A steady start to 2011 and a stronger March to lead Red Deer real estate into the spring market.
Despite all of the cold weather, tons of snow Red Deer real estate MLS® statistics are pointing more and more towards a stronger 2011 and a balance stable market.
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Red Deer Residential MLS®
March 2011
March 2010
% Change
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Listings
232
321
-27.73%
. ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on April 4, 2011
If you've ever had to explain how you do things or teach a subject or topic you know first hand that that process is beneficial to your learning as much if not greater than it is for the student.
Every year we call on our associates to work together as a team and prepare a meeting for the office. Typically we host sales meetings for our associates weekly on Wednesday mornings. During ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 17, 2011
You have good taste right? Of course you do, it's those other people that have issues. Those darn other people. Why can't they get their act together? I am one of those "other people"? You know the ones I'm talking about... They have their own unique sense of fashion and decorating for their house. Wait a minute, since when did having a unique style become bad and neutral become the correct house ...
Posted by Patrick Galesloot
on March 7, 2011