Revolution and Evolution  I am consumed lately by thoughts of the First Industrial Revolution, not from a manufacturing perspective but from a human response perspective. As the agrarian way of life was usurped by machines and factories, I wonder what people were experiencing? Were they fearful? and if so, how did they process the fear? Not only were factories replacing cottage industr...Read More

The Spirit of Community is not to be confused with Community Spirit    Inspiration comes to me in massive waves. Waves that drown out all other aspects of my life temporarily. I have learned to ride these waves until they break and ebb, leaving room for a fresh outlook and a recharged sense of purpose. The same way the sand welcomes a fresh marking after the moment the wave and water...Read More

It's one of the most romantic notions some of us may have ever entertained. The ¼ section with the triple rail fence, gently winding driveway and the Rocky Mountains as the backdrop curtain to a picture too perfect for words. Like something from a piece of folk art our minds picture rolling hills, a barn, a shop, and the quintessential log home with verandah, rocking chai...Read More

"The Truth Is, They Want To See You Fail”  I love doing business in a small town, the shops and experiences bring a sense of richness that I can't find elsewhere, the culture and connection are palpable and there is a way of life that is often tightly knit and accountable. Business is personal in a small town, and different, right?    No, doing business...Read More

Harnessing the Power of a Small Community BEFORE you List Your Property    Gone are the days of being bullied into listing contracts or influenced by reduced commissions or seduced by the unscrupulous nature of slanderous comments made in a competitive spirit by industry professionals vying to win your listing and your business. The question all sellers MUST now ask is &...Read More

If you think buying a foreclose is a straightforward process, think again. The recipeie for success lies in the relationship between 3 things: BUYER + REALTOR + LUCK Here is my abbreviated version of how to persue a property that is being sold by the courts. 1. Respect the fact that it's likley someone fell on hard times and had to give up their property in an unpleasant way.  2. Underst...Read More

  Not olny is Lower Elkana home to the ledgendary Elkana Ranch and a books worth of foklore and history it is also now one of the oldest and most sought after neighbourhoods in Bragg Creek. With the Bragg Creek itself meeting here with the Elbow River Elkana offers walks along the riverbanks and peacful strolls through the municipal reserve along the creek. Offering swimming holes, history, ...Read More

  For my business and my clientele, being a “specialist” matters. The journey towards a market specialization has morphed into a hyper-specialization and it started 22 years ago, a natural evolution that I was totally unaware of at the time.   I love puzzles, I become fixated and relentless in my pursuit of the finished product. In my...Read More

Generally speaking this is the most widely accepted definition of "Fair Market Value"-The definition of fair market value generally accepted by Canadian courts is: "The highest price available in an open and unrestricted market between informed and prudent parties, acting at arm's length and under no compulsion to act, expressed in terms of cash.&qu...Read More

Yule, the winter solstice, is a time of great symbolism and power. It marks the return of the sun, when the days finally begin to get a little longer. It's also a time to celebrate with family and friends however we can, and share the spirit of giving during the holidays where we can.  The winter solstice is a time of reflection, during the darkest and longest night of the year....Read More