I got a call around 3pm this afternoon from the CBC who were doing a story on the latest condo to “go cheap” in a big blowout campaign. They wanted to get a couple quotes about what I thought of the deal and of people camping out.
At 4:30 they came to my office and away [...]
Wow!
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Me, the Beasley, and the CBC
Monday, March 30th, 2009What are the Pundits Saying?
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008Today’s dose of cold reality was immediately picked up by the major papers, Noon news, dinner news, evening news, blogs, forums, and radio. Far as I can tell it was right here that the details got out first with Canada.com coming in 30 minutes later.
So what do people have to say out there?
Cameron Muir, Chief [...]
Reality Check
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008It’s been nearly two weeks since I lasted posted and it’s not for having material. It’s merely for lack of time. Let’s do a quick catch up on what is going on out there:
You can lead the market or follow the market
The news has been nothing but gloom in all markets be it housing or [...]
Vancouverism on Display in London
Monday, June 23rd, 2008From the CBC:
London is to get a dose of Vancouverism as an exhibition dedicated to the B.C. city’s unique architecture opens at the Festival of Architecture on Tuesday.
Vancouverism — West Coast Architecture and City Building celebrates the work of Arthur Erickson, the Canadian architect known for his modernist structures, and his accolytes.
Vancouverism describes the practice [...]
RIP George Carlin 1937-2008
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 Sadly, one of the funniest and wittiest comedians of our day has passed just last night from heart failure. He was known for his biting and edgy sense of humour and who I always knew I could count on to explain things just right.
Here is one of his best bits (with only a few words [...]
Local Stagers take it to the Small Screen
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008John Carter and the gang at Dekora have been taking part in the filming of a new show on HGTV called “The Stagers”. I couldn’t think of a better crew to be featured in a TV show. Seriously. these guys are perfectionists beyond compulsive. How will it translate to a show (in a genre that [...]
Thanks for the Kudos, Vancouver Magazine
Thursday, March 27th, 2008Vancouver Magazine is out with their annual real estate issue. If you haven’t read it I advise you do. They have always done some very interesting features and this year is no different with an insightful interview with the King of Condos, Bob Rennie, and a story on what to do in the [...]
2010 Olympics Video by VANOC
Friday, February 22nd, 2008This is a great video produced by VANOC (the Vancouver Olympic Committee) to promote the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is pure brilliance and those who directed it deserve an award. There is not a single element missing from the whole production. It starts off with montages of Vancouver and [...]
Get to know Will
Friday, February 22nd, 2008This was an interview done with me by the Real Estate Channel which can be found on Channel 80 for those of you with Novus Cable. For the rest of us you can also see more of their content by going to realestatechannel.ca.
When they did this interview it was 2006 and I was [...]
Vancouver, BC 