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The Japanese Earthquake & Tsunami - it affects us here in Ontario too
Recently, many north-east coastal towns and villages in Japan were wiped out by a 9.0 earthquake and tsunami, killing almost 30,000 people.
This horrible natural disaster is a global disaster too. Much of the manufacturing industry in Canada relies on parts supplied by factories in Japan. These Japanese factories are now closed as the country deals with the situation. Without ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on April 5, 2011
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It's All About RespectToday, one of my friends posted a little story on Facebook that has inspired this blog. My friend encountered a rather nasty woman yelling at a senior citizen in a mall parking lot. The reason for the yelling? The nasty woman thought the senior gentleman in question was driving too slowly as he approached a pedestrian crossing at which the woman was waiting ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on January 28, 2011
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'Tis The Season - For Giving.Yesterday morning, our team at Century 21 Millennium had the best day of the year. In sales, you ask? Nope, not even close. Instead of earning money, we gave it away - and for good reasons, too.
Every month, we donate a small amount of money to our "Christmas Families" fund. With about 100 REALTORS® giving a few dollars every month, the sum builds up a rather nicely over ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on December 17, 2010
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From Real Estate to LifeI thought a little bit about the headline of this blog, and I kind of like "From Real Estate to Life". I think it describes how a real estate transaction can be the start or end of a particular journey.
I absolutely love real estate and I really enjoy helping people take the next step in their life - whether it's buying their first home, moving up to a larger home to accommodate ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on September 21, 2010
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REALTORS® Care™ - and raised $40,500!
Just a few weeks ago - the week of July 7th to be exact - REALTORS® raised over $40,500, all of which will be given back to communities across Ontario to help provide better quality housing for people in need.
This year was the 5th Annual REALTORS® Care™ Foundation Motorcycle Ride for Charity, and I'm really proud that I was one of the many sponsors of Lynn Martin, the Executive ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on August 20, 2010
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Earth Hour 2010 - Enlighten Yourself, and Sit In The DarkEarth Hour (TM) is coming - Saturday, March 27th starting at 8:30pm local time, to be precise. Are you participating?
Sponsored by the World Wildlife Federation, this event is taking place in most communities across Canada. Neighbours will be getting together for moonlight walks, families will have supper by candlelight, etc, etc.
Here is a video that ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on March 19, 2010
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Smoke Detector Alarms - Have You Checked Yours Lately?BEEEEP, BEEEEEP, BEEEEEEP, BEEEEEEEEP! It might be annoying, especially when you've burned the toast for the 4th time this week, but smoke alarms save lives.
A few days ago in the city of Toronto, a father and his young daughter were both killed due to a house fire. And today on the news, I listened to the announcer introduce a representative from the Ontario Fire Marshal who proceeded ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on March 12, 2010
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It's Maple Syrup Time!The days are getting longer and the daytime temperatures are getting a bit warmer. That means the maple sap is starting to run, and community maple syrup festivals and events are happening in your area!
For a listing of Maple Syrup Festivals in the Greater Toronto Area, click on the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association website. Or, here are a couple of highlighted ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on March 2, 2010
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Pets Create a HomeI received some sad news today - a pet dog of friends of mine died yesterday. And that set me to thinking about pets, and how much they truly are a part of a family and a home.
I find it amazing how a pet can bring you a sense of peace and enjoyment when you're around them. Their love is always waiting for you and they appreciate even the little things you do for them. I've been ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on February 25, 2009
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Proud to be a Realtor!I am so happy that I chose to become a Realtor, it is one of the best decisions I've ever made!
Yes, I'm working evenings and weekends, but so what? So do many other professions. It's really gratifying to me to help people with the next step in their lives - whether buying their first home, upgrading because their family is growing, or downsizing when the kids have grown. ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on February 12, 2009
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How Fortunate Most of Us AreThis morning, I had my eyes opened just a bit wider. Surgery, you ask? Nope, but something better. Today was the day that our office's year-long charity drive started all over again.
At Century 21 Millennium, all of our real estate agents pay a piddly amount every month (equal to 1 medium coffee a week at Tim Hortons) towards our charity drive. At the ...
Posted by Jim Datlen
on December 17, 2008
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