Curb appeal is one of the most important aspects of real estate marketing and the initial consideration when planning to make a house more saleable. Imagine that you have arrived in Pelham for the first time – what do you… Read More ›
Community Development
We Help You “Find it Local”
As real estate professionals, it our primary goal to provide our clients with the most thorough information possible when it comes to finding a place to live. Each and every day John and I actively promote the value of our vibrant Niagara… Read More ›
We must inspire our children to eat healthy food
Jamie Oliver is one of my absolute heroes! I invite you to watch his recent TED2010 presentation entitled “Are we Killing Our Kids”. He is so, so right – it is time that we all work together to participate in… Read More ›
Economic Development Benefits: Community Portal Website
MyPelham.com is a community portal website that my marketing company, Tiger Eye Solutions, is currently developing along with joint venture partner, Melissa Wells of Ex Nihilo Web Designs. This article summarizes the community economic and tourism benefits that a community… Read More ›
Local REALTORS® work to improve Quality of Life in Niagara
As local REALTORS® our work contributes dramatically to the quality of life in our local communities and the Niagara Region as a whole. We sell much more than homes. We sell the livability of our communities and as local citizens… Read More ›
1st Quarter Housing Starts Decline-concern for future development growth
Total housing starts in the Town of Pelham for January-March 2009 have declined 92% from the level recorded during the same period last year. In the first quarter of 2008, 10 single-detached and 14 townhouse building permits were issued compared… Read More ›
Letter of Concern: Pelham Development Charge Proposed Increase
As presented to a variety of political representatives in March 2009 In May 2008, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released a report entitled “Over the Top-The Impact of Development Charges on New Homebuyers”. The report outlined how the… Read More ›
Real Estate Taxation is a Shell Game
The real estate market, whether it is through development charges, market value assessment rates, land transfer taxes, capital gains taxation or broader application of provincial sales tax rates, has become an easy target for ever increasing varieties of tax applications…. Read More ›
Common Vision for Pelham-”Yes we can!”
In Pelham, our political landscape has been littered lately by accusations of conspiracies, hijackings, hidden agendas and elitism. How much better would it be if the picture was focused instead on images such as common vision, engaged citizenship, collaboration, and… Read More ›
Pelham Local Economy is an Endangered Species
Unlike many Ontario communities where big-box retailers and multi-national corporations dominate the retail landscape, Pelham continues to function as a rare local economy. Decisions that impact local jobs, wages and the quality of life of our community are made in… Read More ›
