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Home Owners Expo & SocialJune 10, 2011; 6 to 9pm - HP Firehall & Community Centre
The Hammonds Plains community, from Kingswood to Tantallon, is rich with many different people, organizations and businesses - We thought that it would be a great to get to know each other.
This is a FREE expo for the members of the community and organizations within the communities in the Hammonds Plains area; or those interested in ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on May 23, 2011
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Kitchen Style Opinions for 2011I opened my Facebook this morning and read about one website's opinion on what 2011 Kitchens will resemble. Style at Home states, "The kitchen is the heart of the home. Indeed, no matter how lovely the living room, how comfortable the dining room chairs, you're sure to find a coterie of friends and family hovering around the kitchen whenever they're over. And no one can argue that having an up-to-date ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on January 6, 2011
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Thinking Outside the Box: Occupational Therapy and Real EstateI'm an Occupational Therapist who works in the crazy world of real estate sales. How many times do I hear: you have an occupational therapy degree and you are working in real estate?
My answer is usually the same...if you think outside the box, both have a great deal in common. I was trained to analyze people's needs and wants and to work towards meeting those needs and wants. I was trained ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on August 5, 2010
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TestimonialOur experience Selling the House with Paulette Upshall and Century 21... Paulette was our realtor for both purchasing the house in Aug 08 and selling it in Jan 10. She was upfront, unrelenting and very professional. Because realtors assist people in life altering decisions as they are involved with buying and selling probably the biggest and most important purchase of our lives, they should hold ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on February 27, 2010
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Constant Contact with Clients & CustomersOver my almost 5 years in real estate, I've been a firm believers in keeping in "constant contact" with my clients, friends, colleagues, business associates, and family. One never knows when or where the next referral will come from. Besides that, it's important to develop a relationship with each and every contact you make.
Todays internet really makes this easy for us...we have Twitter, LinkedIn, ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on February 21, 2010
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SPRING MARKET - DON'T MISS THE BOAT!!Believe it or not, the SPRING MARKET has already started to grow. Many real estate agents are commenting about a rise in the number of homes on the market and the larger number of buyers than last year this time.
It is anticipated that 2010 will be a better real estate year.
Are you ready? Seller - you need to start planning now. Interview for a REALTOR (R), clean the home and declutter, stage ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on February 15, 2010
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Hot month of December 2009Typically in December, I'm in quiet prepare for Christmas mode. Not this past December!
Besides taking the Broker's course and passing (yippee), I was down with a major case of the flu...it would've been nice to have down time. But that wasn't in the cards ...
Instead I listed a home in Halifax for $349,900 (6410 Chebucto Road), got an offer at the 4th viewing, we offered on another home on ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on January 7, 2010
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SignageCentury 21 is a classy real estate office...Gold and Black are our very distinctive colours. We are the "Local Experts", we set "The Gold Standard", we are amazing....
Then why are we destroying ourselves with signage that looks tacky and unprofessional! Take a look at this picture of current signage being used in the HRM area....
I know that the sign itself is to Century 21 standards...but ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on November 22, 2009
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Century 21 Posts New PR Program for Brokers/Owners - Another Value-Added ServiceFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Paulette Upshall CENTURY 21 Admiral Cove Realty 902-835-HOME (4663) margo.whitman@century21.ca www.century21.ca/margo.whitman www.C21AdmiralCove.ca
CENTURY 21 Admiral Cove Realty Sales Representative, Margo Whitman, Earns Broker of Record
Bedford, Nova Scotia (Grassroots Newswire) June 2009 -- CENTURY 21 Admiral Cove Realty, is proud to announce that Margo ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on October 6, 2009
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HRM 2009 Fall Market
October 2009 - the kiddies are back in school, extra-curricular activities have started up, and Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas are just around the corner. I know that in my own household, things have started to tick at a normal speed with Taekwon-Do 3x/week, swimming 1x/week, regular homework coming in from HPCS.
Believe it or not, the real estate FALL market is also in ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on October 5, 2009
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SEPTEMBER - CHILDREN RETURN TO SCHOOLWell it's finally here, the day parents have been looking forward to since the kids were released from school in June...
!!! RETURN TO SCHOOL DAY IN NOVA SCOTIA !!!
It was my first day actually going to the bus stop and watching my two boys walk onto the bus! Wow - what a great thing to finally experience! Of course, I hoped in the car and drove the distance to the school and waited for them to ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on September 2, 2009
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Open Homes - April 26th - Millwood, Abbey, Laurel RidgeCome visit these amazing homes - April 26th from 2 to 4 pm
169 Abbey Road, Halliburton Hills, Tantallon
419 Millwood Dr, Lower Sackville
420 LAUREL RIDGE DR, Beaverbank
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on April 13, 2009
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First-Time Home Buyers' Tax CreditProposed in Federal Budget 2009
Action to Stimulate Housing Construction
The Government is providing $7.8 billion to build quality housing, stimulate
construction, encourage home ownership and enhance energy efficiency. Measures
include a Home Renovation Tax Credit providing up to $1,350 in tax relief to an
estimated 4.6 million Canadian families, up to $750 in tax relief for first-time ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on February 25, 2009
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420 Laurel Ridge Road, Lost Creek, Beaverbank, Nova Scotia
Scotian Homes presents 2-level, 3 bedroom home with garage in beautiful Lost Creek Village. This home features 7 year `Atlantic Home Warranty`, 1 yr `Scotian Home Warranty`, roughed in central vac , dining nook and separate dining room, front den or office, roughed-in powder room in basement, 9 x 10 rear deck, main level laundry room, side entrance to garage and walk-out from basement, energy efficient ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on January 28, 2009
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GREAT TIME TO BUY!
STYLEATHOME.COM STATES
"With all the doom and gloom we've been hearing lately about the softening real estate market, one important fact is being overlooked: it's a great time to buy. Housing prices in many Canadian cities are flat or actually lower than they were this time last year, houses are staying on the market longer, and the supply of available homes is increasing, making sellers more willing ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on October 28, 2008
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260 Moirs Mills Drive, BedfordMLS #: 40540403
PRICE: $439,900.oo
ADDRESS: 260 Moirs Mills Road, Bedford
Beautiful & Spacious 4/1 Bedroom Home in Sough-After Moirs Mill/Papermill Area! Vaulted Foyer leads to open concept kitchen/dining nook/family room area. Patio doors from dining nook leads to private, parklife backyard with multi-level decking and gazebo. Separate Formal Living and Dining room areas, laundry room, and ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on October 15, 2008
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How do you set a good asking price? Think Like a BUYER!Our first priority is to help you set a realistic price on your property. But like most of us who have invested untold hours of time and energy into our property it may be difficult to remain objective when it's time to price it and put it up for resale. There's a good reason for this. Usually property owners have much more than dollars and cents tied up in a home - an individual commitment that makes ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on October 1, 2008
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September Flyer Ready to Go!Our first major Flyer Marketing Attempt will commence next week in the Hammonds Plains, White Birch Hills, Maplewood, Glen Arbour, Highland Park, Westwood, Halliburton, Timberlea, Lakeside, Beechville, and Bedford areas! Ellen Olfdford of HLC will be assisting with the sponsorship of this endeavor! Here are the flyers!
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on September 20, 2008
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FALL REAL ESTATE MARKET 2008As the children settle back into school and the adults return to their "normal" day-to-day activities, the Fall Real Estate Market in HRM is beginning to sizzle. NSAR states: The number of new listings of homes for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) of all real estate Boards in Canada set a new record in July 2008, according to MLS® statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on September 12, 2008
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Exciting Spring MarketWell the Spring Market definitely did bloom this year! We have been working with numerous buyers and we've managed to sell a couple of our listings in the past 6 weeks. When I speak with other agents, they also comment that they are "crazy busy" right now.
So if you're not listed, this is the time to get the ball rolling. If you are buying, there is a large inventory on the market right now to pick ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on June 6, 2008
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MLS Sats for First Quarter of 2008 - Hammonds Plains
MLS Stats for First Quarter of 2008 - Hammonds Plains
The MLS area of Hammonds Plains is quite large encompassing Kingswood, Glen Arbour, Maplewood, White Birch Hills, Highland Park, Westwood, stillwater Lake, and Halliburton Hills!It has been a good year so far for the Hammonds Plains region. Prices in Hammonds Plains have grown from an average of $269,452 in 2007 to $299,083 so far in 2008! ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on May 31, 2008
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MORTGAGES & RBC
Kathy Tracey
Mortgage Specialist, Royal Bank of Canada
Halifax, NS
Tel: 902-478-4555; Fax: 902-477-8133; kathy.tracey@rbc.com
A pre-approved mortgage can help you look for a home with confidence.
A valuable mortgage tip from your RBC Royal Bank mobile mortgage specialist
Many homebuyers think that the first step in finding the home of their dreams is to start going to open houses and researching ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on May 26, 2008
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RESEARCH IN MOTION - Bedford / HalifaxRIM COMES TO BEDFORD, NS
November 2005 - Research In Motion Ltd., maker of BlackBerry handheld telecom devices, announced today it will establish a $230-million technical support centre in the Halifax area - a move hailed by some observers as the most significant outside investment in Nova Scotia in 30 years.October 11, 2006 - Regional council paved the way Tuesday night for an Ontario company ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on May 24, 2008
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FOR SALE BY OWNERS For Sale By Owner Tips
Need assistance in making an informed decision on whether the For Sale by Owner (FSBO) route is for you? Find out why buyer beware - applies with some FSBO homes.
BUYERS:
There are some very good FSBO deals out there. However, there are homes for sale by owner that are also greatly over-priced, some by $10,000-$30,000 and more. To be fair, there are also lots of real ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on May 18, 2008
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FOR SALE BY OWNERSMain Advantage of a FSBO? REALLY!!!
Most FSBO sites say...."The main advantage of selling your real estate privately is that you will save the 5% to 7% commission costs a Realtor would charge for listing and selling your property."
But do you really? Ask us why you do not actually save - that you actually lose that 5% and much more!!
Main Disadvantage of a FSBO:
The main disadvantage ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on May 18, 2008
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