Government Relations
Update – Joint Rental Licensing Task Force (more…)
Ethics Corner – Do Not Call on Expired Listings
The association continues to receive complaints from members of the public that they are being contacted by real estate sales representatives after their listing has expired. (more…)
Realty Shoppe – 2014 Calendar Magnets
Popular seasonal item arriving soon!
2014 Calendar Magnets
A great way to make your business card readily available to your clients: remove the cover from the adhesive magnet and attach your card. An economical marketing tool that your clients will appreciate receiving.
Special features include:
- Calendar begins November/13
- Removable magnet punch-out reduces mailing cost and makes two products out of one! Use the punch-out as a second business card magnet
- Each page has either a home tip/recipe/quote (depending on the calendar ordered) and memo lines
- Canadian holidays indicated
- A reorder page (for next years’ calendar) for clients to use to contact you
- Emergency and important numbers page
- Envelope included
Six designs will be available to choose from – while quantities last
Call the Realty Shoppe at 905.529.5979 to order.
COMING SOON!
RAHB is in the final stages of developing an online catalogue of Realty Shoppe inventory so members can make their purchases online. Watch for more details!
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Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
T: 905.529.5979
F: 905.529.7109
E: [email protected]
REALTOR® Beware!
A Tale of Caution from the Wet Coast (more…)
Celebrate YOUR Community – Town of Dundas
Population – 24,702 (2006 census)
Nickname – The Valley Town
Geographic Location – Nestled just west of Hamilton at the end of Cootes Paradise, and between highways 6 and 8.
Historical Facts
Dundas was named by John Graves Simcoe, Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, for his friend Henry Dundas. Dundas was incorporated as a town in 1847 and is home to Ontario’s longest-running hotel, the Collins Hotel. All buildings east of the Collins Hotel date from 1881 or later, as a fire in 1881 destroyed all wooden structures east of hotel. Buildings in downtown Dundas have been popular as movie sets in recent years.
Events/Points of Interest
Buskerfest – early June, annually
www.downtowndundas.ca/buskerfest-2013.php
A weekend of fun in the heart of Dundas. Top street performers from around the globe entertain and delight through their theatrics, magic and music.
Cactus Festival – third week of August, annually
www.dundascactusfest.ca
The Dundas Cactus Festival began in 1976 and its name recognizes the Veldhuis greenhouses which specialized in cacti – the reason Dundas became known as “the cactus capital of Canada”.
Clara’s Climb
In April, 2013, the top of Sydenham Hill was dedicated to all-time Olympian Clara Hughes – it is now called “Clara’s Climb”. When Clara lived in Dundas between 1991 and 1997, cycling up Sydenham Hill was a significant part of her training regimen for the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. A plaque will be permanently installed to recognize this location.
The Dundas Valley School of Art (DVSA)
www.dvsa.ca
The Dundas Valley School of Art is an independent, not-for-profit school and a leader in the cultural development of the region. It also plays a vital role in the arts education community. Not to be missed is the annual art auction – usually held in April.
Arts Dundas
www.carnegiegallery.org
Arts Dundas is a four-day celebration of the visual, literary and performing arts in Dundas, and is held annually in November.
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RAHB Photo Contest
Calling all budding photographers! We are looking for your great photos of the communities within RAHB’s jurisdictional area. Like the photo in this month’s article, one of your photos may be published in Realinfo. Capture the essence of your community, and you will have a chance to win a free MCE course offered at RAHB and bragging rights among your fellow REALTORS®.
Pssst – also take note of what photos are published in the monthly Realinfos over the next months. They “could” be the answers to the contest at the 2014 REALTOR® Connections, Member Services booth. Pay attention now, and you could win!
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Sources:
Wikipedia, A Brief History and Exploration of Downtown ‘Paradise’ – by Stan Nowak.
Photo coutesy of Dave Zalepa
Ethics Corner – Answer
Oh, Susannah!
The situation from last month is that Susannah presented an offer below the listed price and, at the negotiating table, suggested that if the listing salesperson would be willing to reduce his commission, she would as well. Sshe really wanted her buyers to be able to purchase the property. Her suggestion did not appear to go over very well with the listing salesperson. (more…)
Realty Shoppe – All New Products!
REALTOR® All-in-One Office Portfolio – $14.80
This portfolio has a Velcro® flap closure.
The clear organizational panel includes:
• 5 tab document pockets
• 2 business card pockets
• 2 CD/DVD pockets
• Separate zipper pocket
• Pen loop
• 20-page lined recycled pad included
REALTOR® TechTrap Zippered Padfolio – $36.45
• Zippered closure
• TechTrap elastic interior organizer, holds an iPad/iPad2/iPad3, Galaxy Tab, Kindle and other similar electronic devices
• Front cover access pocket with business card holders and media organizers
• 4 USB memory flash drive holders
• 2 business card holders
• Elastic pen loop
• Gusseted document pocket
• Includes 8.5″ x 11″ writing pad
REALTOR® iPad/Tablet Neoprene Sleeve – $10.05
Easily transport your tablet or e-reader to the office or while traveling with this neoprene sleeve. With a flap closure for easy access, this basic sleeve also offers weather resistance thanks to its neoprene fabrication. This sleeve works with iPad, iPad 2 and iPad 3, Acer Iconia, ASUS Transformer, HP Touchpad, and Samsung Galaxy 10.1.
• 100% neoprene with a polyester shell
• Dimensions: 10.5″h x 8.5″w x 1″d
REALTOR® Classic Quilted Tote – $24.85
• High fashion, luxurious quilted micro fiber, lined with inside zipper pocket
• Leather handles
• Tie closure
• Dimensions: 20″ x 17″ x 8″
Plastic Document Envelope – $3.00
• Document folder fits 8.5″ x 11″ paper
• Secure snap closure
• Material: polypropylene
• Dimensions: 9″ h x 13″ w x 1/4″ d
You Were Asking… about REALTOR® CONNECTIONS
Following REALTOR® CONNECTIONS in March, we surveyed members who had registered to attend to find out how they rated their experience at the event. Overall, we are pleased to say, members found REALTOR® CONNECTIONS to be a worthwhile event and there was an overwhelming response that it should remain an annual event. (more…)
Government Relations – Joint task force for Hamilton Rental Licensing
The RAHB-HDAA Joint Task Force on rental housing presented their “solution” to illegal rental units and student housing issues to the Hamilton Planning Committee on Tuesday, June 18. (more…)
Ethics Corner – Another Tale Retold for a Busy Spring Market: Oh Susannah!
Susannah Salesperson had buyers with whom she’d been working for months. They were all getting a little desperate – the buyers because they were buying their first home and nothing they saw that was in their price range appealed to them, and Susannah because she’d shown them every house in their price range and they were just too picky. Still, she liked them and tried very hard to find their first home. She remembered what it was like when she was buying her first home and how hard it was to let go of some of the dreams. (more…)
Barton Village BIA Real Estate Crawl
Join the Barton Village Real Estate Crawl on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Host location: 413 Barton St. E.
This is the first ever Barton Village Real Estate Crawl:
- Explore participating vacant properties within the BIA boundaries.
- See what unique business space is available in Barton Village.
- Learn about financial incentive programs available through the City of Hamilton.
Food and beverages provided by the BIA.
For more information, contact the Barton Village BIA office at 905.540.9472 or [email protected]
Education Week – Mark Your Calendars!
Topics include:
- A Guide to Smartphones
- Getting Started on Facebook
- iPad Course
- GeoWarehouse: The Complete Story from Top to Bottom
- Multi Units/Zoning
- MPAC
Join us for the value of the information even if you don’t require the credits!
Watch Message of the Day (MOD) and next month’s REALINFO for further information.