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Prepare for the Worst
If Hurricane Sandy has taught us anything, it’s that disaster can strike at any moment in the most unforeseeable and traumatic ways imaginable. Perspective is always provided in moments of crisis; it makes us realize how temperamental our habitation of Earth can be, and … Continue reading
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Canada Gets Dubbed ‘Fossil of the Day’
While we’re on the topic of Canada’s ranking amongst the world’s nations, Canada is back in the spotlight. Only this time, instead of being a leader, it is a great, big loser. Given the not-so-honourable title of “Fossil of the … Continue reading
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Canada’s Housing Market Ranks 2nd
Canada’s housing market is one of the top dogs in the world, according to a report released by Scotiabank on Global Real Estate Trends. Although the market demand is getting cooler, it is still outperforming among industrialized nations. The shift … Continue reading
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The Problem With Fridays
In most offices, or workplaces in general (referring to those that stick to a more typical M-F 9-5 model) start to dwindle down on their productivity the closer Friday approaches, and by the time Friday afternoon rolls around, everybody starts … Continue reading
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Cali Goes Solar
California, being the environmentally progressive state that it is, has approved a new set of building guidelines making it mandatory for all newly built houses to have roofs that are solar-ready roofs. These new construction standards not only encourage positive … Continue reading
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Pre-Fab: Fab or Fad?
Real estate seems to be changing with the influx of pre-built homes hitting the market. Sitting outside the Scotiabank plaza in the parking lot sits a pre-built home waiting for interested passerby to peruse the property. During the hockey season … Continue reading
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Truth Be Told
Last week we made the presumption that the real estate industry is on it’s way to recovery, and it turns out that it is…but at what cost? In our previous article we pointed out that Realtors had seen their first … Continue reading
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Wages Are Up, Prices Are Down
The National Association of Realtors have released results of a survey revealing interesting details. The survey’s results concluded that in 2011 there was a 2.3% increase in average salary amongst Realtors; the first increase seen in nine years. Yes, that’s … Continue reading
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The Greenest Building in the World?
The new Center for Sustainable Landscapes is set for unveiling on May 23rd in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia. As one of the earth’s first certified living buildings, it is designed to be self sustainable and has earned nods from the three highest … Continue reading
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Agriculture Without Soil?
Yes indeed. Recent technological advances have answered the many calls of the agricultural world, develloping a form of agriculture that requires 90% less water, 80% less fertilizer, and increases plant productivity by 50%. This is allowing agricultural producers to function … Continue reading
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