20 some years ago I was a Recreation Director at a local Community Centre looking at another 35+ years to retirement and realized I couldn't see myself doing that job for another 35+ years. So I took a chance and decided to get my real estate license. I got into real estate just as the market started to drop and i'll admit there were a lot of challenges in the first few years ...
Posted by David Armstrong
on October 20, 2011
Bill Martin has just successfully completed his real estate licensing courses and joined CENTURY 21 John DeVries Ltd. Bill joins us after having successfully started and run his own home building and renovation company for the past 30 years. Bill is the President/Owner of Westlake Homes, a company that he started in 1999. While building his business Bill strove to ...
Posted by David Armstrong
on October 13, 2011
Patti Vaisanen - Sales Representative
Change
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
- Harriet Tubman
I don’t necessarily want to change the world, but over the past year I have begun the process of self development, and to ...
Posted by David Armstrong
on October 13, 2011
It snowed in Ottawa this morning and that can often signal a slowing of listing and selling activity in the market place. Statistically, December and January are the 2 slowest months for sales in Ottawa.
However, it's also the time of year when many potential sellers start to think about selling and preparing their homes for the spring market. So what should you do if you are contemplating ...
Posted by David Armstrong
on November 26, 2010
CENTURY 21 Canada unveiled the latest tool in its web marketing strategy to it's real estate sales professionals and brokers attending the CENTURY 21 Insight Path to Profit.
The CENTURY 21 Canada Social Media Guide was developed by Heather Angus-Lee, former journalist and now President of PROSocial Media. The guide is published in French and English in the form of an e-book ...
Posted by David Armstrong
on February 17, 2010
At it's recent Awards Dinner the staff and management of Century 21 John DeVries recognized Connie Rivington-Howie as it's Top Producer for 2009.
Connie has had an exceptional Real Estate career to date, in her first full year she was the Company Rookie of the Year and has been the Company Top Producer for the past 4 years. Connie is a true professional in attitude, appearance and ability. ...
Posted by David Armstrong
on January 22, 2010
At it's recent Awards Dinner the staff and management of Century 21 John DeVries recognized Gladys Baart for 35 years of service with the company.
WOW! 35 years in any business is an outstanding accomplishment but in the extremely competitive business of commission sales Real Estate it real is a huge accomplishment. Gladys has seen huge change in the real estate business and one of the ...
Posted by David Armstrong
on January 20, 2010
The Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals CAAMP released a press release today that indicates that the Canadian Mortgage Market and Canadians in general are manging the risk of higher interest rates. Here is the press for more details contact me and we can arrange to discuss the report in detail and how it impacts on you and your real estate holdings.
Press: Research shows ...
Posted by David Armstrong
on January 14, 2010
Century 21 John DeVries is currently looking to add 5 new sales associates to it's award winning team. Are you looking for a high energy, financially rewarding, customer/people oriented business opportunity? Then you should consider a Career in Real Estate. We offer outstanding opportunities to Sales Associates and a huge variety of proven tools and services to help you succeed.
Tools ...
Posted by David Armstrong
on January 7, 2010
Wow! What a headline. This was the title of an article in Business Week recently (http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/dec2009/bw2009127_753974.htm). The title was designed to grab attention but some people may have been put off by the opening line.
It's a great article that talks about the facts of buying a home and that now maybe the the best time to do so. It's an American ...
Posted by David Armstrong
on December 11, 2009