I have had a lot of feedback from my recent blog posts regarding the fires in Sunnybrook last week. I have not had any experience with the following company but was wondering if anyone has any opinions or experience themselves.
The product/company is Pink Wood and from their website they say -
"PinkShield™ coated products resist the growth of mold and rot ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on May 27, 2012
Anyone who knows me knows that fire is my biggest fear. Fire has no boundaries on what it will take. Last night there was a fire in Red Deer. 3 homes were destroyed. I stopped by today for two reasons. 1st was to see the devastation and face my fear. 2nd was to say a quiet word for the people involved. Builders will rebuild, families are affected long term. Both are hurt and scared by last ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on May 25, 2012
Wow - never have I had so much feedback from any of my posts before. Obviously todays fire has brought about some strong feelings. I have had calls, tweets and facebook posts complimenting my post. This topic is close to your heart and mine.
Some of the feedback was people asking - what can be done? How can we stop this? My opinion unfortunately is we cannot. Fire has been around forever ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on May 25, 2012
If you have been driving around Red Deer lately you will see our new subdivisions are growing. Most of the expansion Red Deer is seeing right now is over on the east side in the Clearview Ridge, Timberlands, Southbrook and Vanier Woods. All these areas have families already living there but the expansion on all is still going. Yesterday I drove into the back of Timberlands and was amazed how ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on May 17, 2012
As I am writing this the temperature outside is +15 with expected temperatures of over 20 on the weekend. The only thing hotter is the housing market. The spring market always picks up sales but this year we are seeing some interesting things.
So far in 2012 there have been 645 sales with 1104 new listing becoming available. That is just over 58% selling. That is up over the past few years and ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on May 11, 2012
If you are thinking of selling or buying here is the numbers for Red Deer in March 2012.
Listed – 267 Sales – 154
Sales per subdivision:
Anders – 17 Mountview – 5
Bower – 1 Normandeau – 3
Clearview – 6 ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on April 2, 2012
Over the past few years there has been a few stories out about fraud involving rental properties. A recent story really stepped that up a notch. Someone is taking realtor information and trying to trick prospective renters into believing the house is a possible rental home.
I have a few suggestions:
1. Do not give any money to anyone asking thru a kijiji ad. I advertise my places on kijiji. Kijiji ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on March 28, 2012
10 Things to think about before you buy a home
1. Do you have to save more of a down payment?2. Talk to your bank or a mortgage broker in regards to getting pre-approved3. Decide whether you want a new or older home4. Where do you want to live? - what town, what side of town, what subdivisions5. How many bedrooms?6. What style of home? - bungalow, bi-level, 2 Storey7. Do you need a garage?8. Would ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on March 19, 2012
If you are thinking of selling or buying here is the numbers for Red Deer in February 2012.
Listed – 177 Sales – 136
Sales per subdivision:
Anders – 12 Mountview – 4
Clearview – 8 Normandeau – 3
Deer Park – 14 ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on March 2, 2012
Its hard to believe but 2007 was 5 years ago. If you bought a home 5 years ago your mortgage may be coming up soon. 2007 saw 2240 homes in Red Deer sell. If 50% of those took a 5 year mortgage then they will be renewing this year at one point. I am suggesting 50% because some sold, some took 3 or 4 years some probably walked away.
My thoughts are this. If 1120 homeowners need to renew this year what ...
Posted by Ken Devoe
on February 14, 2012