Connie Adair
Connie Adair is a contributing writer for REM.
Old warehouses sought after by movie and television location scouts
Raw warehouse space is a movie, television and music video location staple. But these vintage spaces are getting harder to find as buildings are demolished, redeveloped or converted into condominiums.
Buying a house sight unseen
Some people will only buy a house if they get to walk through it several times. But there are others will buy real estate sight unseen. It’s not unusual, and it’s not new.
Barbara Meyer’s empowering journey
Barbara Meyer, manager with Royal LePage Triland Realty in London, Ont., is a breast cancer survivor and has been a member of London’s Rowbust Dragon Boat team since 2015.
FIRE to hold investment conference for women
Females in Real Estate (FIRE), a Facebook online community, is hosting a women-only investment conference to help women gain confidence, realize their potential and make money investing in real estate.
Broker Tawnya Gvoich finds niche in WomenUp, real estate for women by women
Broker Tawnya Gvoich has created a new endeavour: WomenUP Real Estate, a one-stop solution for women who prefer to buy and sell real estate with the help of a professional female Realtor in their community.
Sales rep Adam Dumond creates karaoke event for suicide prevention
Adam Dumond is organizing the second Sarnia Sings event, which includes a live karaoke band to raise funds for local mental health initiatives.
Ski racer turned developer Cary Mullen draws Canadians to Mexico
Many agents are missing out on people looking for second, third or retirement residences, says Cary Mullen, a two-time Canadian Olympian, World Cup ski champion and founder of Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido.
House portraits: A closing gift clients remember
“A house portrait is a winner every time,” says Russell McRae of Vancouver-based McRae Portraits. “They bought the house so you know they already like it.”
Home Watch offers peace of mind for clients
Not only does having a house check service alert the homeowner to property damage, it can help them avoid insurance claim denials, says Toronto Home Watch president Deena Friedman.
“DLG” planner keeps sales reps focused
In a world of technology, Mohammed Rahman’s hardcover DLG (daily lead generating) planner sits on agents’ desks, a silent but constant reminder to stay focused and eliminate unproductive habits and replace them with productive ones.
