There are so many advances in technology that a lot of info your home is available to prospective buyers. One that is surfacing in many homes is the lack of proper permitting. I have had several big deals fall through because no-one got the correct permit when renovations were done. Buyers are paranoid (perhaps justifiably) that the local authorities or hydro will come do an ...
Posted by George Hacking
on May 9, 2012
Motorcycles zoom by and birds are singing and zinging about, golfers in shorts, im ok with this global warming so far! Its also an early start to Real Estate Seaslon and from Resale homes to Building lots, things are happening fast. We have 3 great builders we are working with and their homes are going up as fast as we can spec them. we are running out of September possession ...
Posted by George Hacking
on April 6, 2012
I recently got an email in Chinese regarding one of my listings - i used google translator and was able to understand it quite well - i sent the reply in both languages using translator to avoid an international incident if my translation was incorrect. google also has a block you can click for alternate translations that should tweak it to mean what you want to say. I think understanding ...
Posted by George Hacking
on March 5, 2012
New construction is heating up in our area and i have 7 listings and 12 lots to choose from. There is nothing like that "New Home Smell" and at todays interest rates and resale homes selling at premium you almost can't afford not to build. I work with 2 Great builders - unique styles and combinations of old school honesty, modern technology and european style. Both carry ...
Posted by George Hacking
on January 30, 2012
Even with Libya dominating the news i was captivated with the seven wonders contest currently online. Canada has a unique and worthy candidate in the bay of Fundy and its down to the vote culminating on November 11. just visit http://www.votemyfundy.com/ and register etc - you have to vote for 7 so visit the trending site and pick some obscure ones to ensure ours rises to the top - unless ...
Posted by George Hacking
on October 22, 2011
The weather may be cooling but Selkirk's Real Estate Market is heating up in the Fall. The Positives of this community are really starting to get out to the rest of the world. There are jobs here, first class recreational activities and facilities, a council with integrity and vision, a historic river full of walleye and catfish, museums, a national park, minutes to beaches, a fantastic ...
Posted by George Hacking
on September 19, 2011
I run into trouble all the time sending email because of my last name. i think if you work in a large company or government you should know about this situation.
Excerpt from ZDnet article
Cyber-warfare sounds like something from a science fiction novel. It’s not. It’s reality. Cyber-security firm McAfee claims to have uncovered a cyber-espionage campaign that’s ...
Posted by George Hacking
on August 4, 2011
Always impressed by City of Selkirk Fireworks and last night was no exception. Saw lots of great Canadian Spirit and I am Proud our company sponsors the Event. Last night being Friday they started them up a little later than usual and i like the idea - 0ver 4000 in attendance not bad for a city with a population of 10191, but of course the RM of St Clements and St Andrews were both involved. ...
Posted by George Hacking
on July 2, 2011
Its a great day to think of mom - can u imagine where you'd be without her - I bet you can't - you don't have to spend a lot of money - just re-connect, you definetly have a lot in common.
Posted by George Hacking
on May 7, 2011
Hey it Election time so always good to measure up the lie index - because remember - no matter who you vote for, the government alwaysgets in.. i hear people taking credit for the economy not totally crashing and oh yeah we used all your grandchildren's future health care to do it.. and that we are the party for your family, but scandal has rocked all those in power. so when you listen to the ...
Posted by George Hacking
on April 21, 2011