May 2009 - Posts

26 May 2009
McClelland Minute - May 24, 2009
Take Care of Your Septic System If you live in an urban environment and don’t think twice about what happens after you flush the toilet, then this column is not for you. However, if you are considering buying an acreage or recreation property, then Read More...
19 May 2009
McClelland Minute - May 17, 2009
Little Things Count When you show as many properties as we do as professional Realtors, you come to realize that the differences between two houses are often the little things that sellers sometimes overlook when getting their houses ready to go on the Read More...
19 May 2009
McClelland Minute - May 10, 2009
A Tale of Three Generations It was just a white stucco bungalow on a quiet side street in a small town. The Sold sign was posted at the end of the gravel driveway in front of the single garage. The elderly gentleman who had owned it had been widowed four Read More...
19 May 2009
McClelland Minute - May 3, 2009
What Makes a House a Home? It took me a while to realize that Realtors are in the Life Business. It is real life events that trigger people’s needs to sell or buy. It can be stressful at times for everyone involved even when the reason for seeking Read More...
19 May 2009
McClelland Minute - April 26, 2009
The Four Keys to Selling Today I often get asked by clients what are the most important things to remember when selling a house in today’s market. It comes down to four key aspects – price, condition, location, and presentation. Each is very Read More...
19 May 2009
McClelland Minute - April 19, 2009
What about Water? Everyone knows that water is essential for life; in fact, in our climate we need at least two litres per day just to survive. The human body is 70% water; it makes up 83% of our blood and 25% of the bone structure. Why is it then that Read More...