Recent Blog Posts by Darren Villeneuve

Holiday time is also time for crime, beware!

You may not be thinking about criminals this Christmas season, but make no mistake, they're thinking about you. The holidays present big opportunities for car prowlers, purse snatchers and many other types of criminals including CYBER criminals.  Recently it has been noted that Starbucks gift cards can be easily duplicated, other cards may also be susceptible.  Another ...

A Secret To Great Customer Service

A Secret To Great Customer Service While truly no SECRETS with business, just understanding what works the theme here is consistency with your clients. And how does one achieve that consistency? What is the secret?             CHECKLISTS. Whether you get them from your office or Broker or slowly build the list with your own experience ...

Common Misconceptions Among Buyers

Misconception: If you pay list price, you're paying too much. If you don't know what the current market value is for homes in the area and whether the market is appreciating or depreciating, you don't know what a fair price is and you're likely to miss out on a great deal by trying to low ball a house that's already priced well. If the house meets your goals, is within your budget, and is priced ...

On The Rise!

While new home construction remains about a third lower than last year, a report from TD Economics says the new numbers are encouraging. The figures "provide more evidence that the Canadian economy has certainly passed the worst of what can be expected in terms of residential investment contraction," TD said in a report released Thursday. Sales have picked up dramatically in a number of cities, ...

Why Century 21?

After careful thought and consideration, I have recently made the decision to move over to Century 21 Action Power Team.  My CLIENTS' needs are at the very core of this move.  Of course, if my clients are satisfied than that ultimately translates into more business and thus a more successful career for me also. Highlights on which my decision was ultimately based! The largest real estate ...