TLC's Rants and Raves

"The deepest principle in human nature is the craving for appreciation." - William James I have discovered the single most cost effective client management system in the world and I want to share it with everyone!  I can’t believe how great it is!    Send Out Cards – maybe you’ve heard of it?  It...

The Vancouver Province reported on the weekend about the 'Rising Tide of Evictions from BC Trailer Parks' and how many of our seniors in their 'Golden Years' may be rendered homeless. If any of you have read my blogs before, you'll know this is a subject that I'm passionate about.  There are so m...

Affordable housing is a major issue in lower Mainland BC.  Carol James - provincial leader of NDP called on the Liberal government to stop spending money on PR ads and put some towards housing.  I have to admit, there is a real disconnect here. I recently heard Honorable Rich Coleman MLA speak at...

  The sun was shining!  That's my excuse!  And since I live in Langley (Greater Vancouver) and WHO KNOWS when I'll see the sun again, I simply jumped at the opportunity to take this fat ass out for a walk!  Had my Ipod blasting - great music and a vision of my slimmer self pushing me forward!  T...

No kidding!  You know that 'obligated by law' social survey Stats Can sent notice about in the mail?  Well today they called!  It freakin took 45 minutes!  I almost bailed but the guy guilted me...and he was sweet too...so my patriotic duty prevailed. Here's where it gets interesting!  Your feder...

I know we work in a litigious field, but c'mon!  Is it me or is everyone going a little nuts?  I know as a buyer today you have tons of options and your expectations are high - and that's just the name of the game right now, but being so nit picky and nickle and diming all the sellers is getting ...

Scarcity!  Ewwwwwww....scary word!  Implies there just isn't enough for everyone - and in this market...That wouldn't be good!  I mean I know we're all supposed to be so grateful for everything, especially right after Thanksgiving (Go Canada - Whoohoo!) but hey - the gravy train is slowin down! ...

This is was the question that came up yesterday at a meeting for the Communications Committee for my Board.  We have been mandated to come up with directives that will improve the image of Realtors to the public.  You wouldn't believe how difficult this is proving to be.  Through much debate we h...

...so had to put our poor little bunny down this morning. *sigh*  I felt sick about it.  She was the cutest little thing with a very easy going personality.  I have never had pets so it comes as a bit of a shock how attached I was.  As I stood by her while the vet injected her and she left us I s...

You know...it's a frustrating thing when your client believes and understands that you're a professional and clearly can offer advice and direction and a service that they themselves can not provide, and then can't or won't accept your direction. We're currently investigating the perceived image ...