Blog by Patz McMillan

Think, Act... Live!

January 29th, 2009

"Without a plan, it doesn't matter which
way you're going."
Lewis Carroll, author of Alice In Wonderland

Think, Act... Live!

January 22nd, 2009

"What makes men and women great is their
ability to decide what is important, and then
focus their attention on it."
Goethe

Think, Act... Live!

January 15th, 2009

"Would you rather be right or happy?"
Tom Crum

Location Location! But for Whom!

January 8th, 2009

When shopping for a home, you'll find
many advertisements and flyers touting
that a listed home is in a "Great
Location".
But great for whom?
Before accepting the claim as fact,
decide for yourself. What is so appealing
about that particular location?
For example, you might find the
neighborhood ideal for families because
there are lots of kids in that area. But on
the other hand, if you're l ...

2008 brought improved housing affordability to Greater Vancouver

January 6th, 2009

Think, Act...Live!

January 1st, 2009
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
Thomas Edison

When the Home Inspector Finds Something Wrong

January 1st, 2009

You shop for a home. You find one you like. You make an offer
- conditional on a satisfactory home inspection.
Okay so far.
Then the inspector discovers a problem with the home that may
require an expensive repair or renovation. Perhaps the frame in
the front door is cracked; or there's a leak in the roof; or the
furnace is due to be replaced.
What do you do?
You don't want to pass up an oppo ...