Monthly Archives: May 2012

Pre-Fab: Fab or Fad?

Real estate seems to be changing with the influx of pre-built homes hitting the market. Sitting outside the Scotiabank plaza in the parking lot sits a pre-built home waiting for interested passerby to peruse the property. During the hockey season … Continue reading

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Truth Be Told

Last week we made the presumption that the real estate industry is on it’s way to recovery, and it turns out that it is…but at what cost? In our previous article we pointed out that Realtors had seen their first … Continue reading

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Wages Are Up, Prices Are Down

The National Association of Realtors have released results of a survey revealing interesting details. The survey’s results concluded that in 2011 there was a 2.3% increase in average salary amongst Realtors; the first increase seen in nine years. Yes, that’s … Continue reading

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The Greenest Building in the World?

The new Center for Sustainable Landscapes is set for unveiling on May 23rd in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia. As one of the earth’s first certified living buildings, it is designed to be self sustainable and has earned nods from the three highest … Continue reading

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Agriculture Without Soil?

Yes indeed. Recent technological advances have answered the many calls of the agricultural world, develloping a form of agriculture that requires 90% less water, 80% less fertilizer, and increases plant productivity by 50%. This is allowing agricultural producers to function … Continue reading

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Facebook’s Impact on Real Estate

Palo Alto, California, is seeing some very substantial activity in their real estate market as a result of Facebook’s impending IPO (Initial Public Offering). Huge price influxes have started occurring since the beginning of the year, up to 10%, as … Continue reading

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