By Warren McNeil
I read some really good news in the newspaper today. RIM is hiring 3000 people. In 2008 they hired 4000 despite the economic times. I am really happy to hear this type of news after so many people across Ontario and Canada have unfortunately lost their jobs. I hope that this good news will continue to adorn or newspapers instead of the negative news. We all need something to pick us up out of the doldrums.
We just need to keep pushing forward irregardless of the bad times. I know this might sound corny but negative feelings attract, more negativity in our lives. Please stay positive.
See article at the Record website
http://news.therecord.com/News/article/488708
I love my Blackberry Bold with 3g. RIM make awesome devices! The Bold works perfect at open houses because I can hook it up to my laptop and use the Internet. It has come in extremely handy many times.
Thank you RIM for what you do for our community!
Warren & Melanie McNeil | Sales Representatives, Team McNeil | Re/Max Twin City Realty, Brokerage
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By Warren McNeil

Woolwich is Hockeyville
So what does this all mean?
For complete details see the following links:
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/hockeyville/about/
http://news.therecord.com/News/CanadaWorld/article/472213
http://www.woolwichhockeyville.ca/news.html
http://www.woolwichhockeyville.ca
Whats at stake?
- The chance to win 100,000 from Kraft to go towards the home arena
- An NHL pre-season game hosted in the community arena
- A CBC Hockey night broadcast from their community
The top four remaining communities are awarded:
- 25,000 from Kraft to go towards the home arena
- A CBC broadcast of Hockey Night in Canada at their community
Woolwich is currently in the top five!!!!
Way to go Woolwich!!!
Warren & Melanie McNeil | Sales Representatives, Team McNeil | Re/Max Twin City Realty, Brokerage
( 519.579.4110 | * Click Here to Email | 8 www.clickthathouse.com, www.teammcneil.com/blog
Here are board statistics for the Kitchener-Waterloo real estate board. Please note that the information here is only based on residential real estate. If you would like a more detailed report, please contact Melanie or Warren.
Nov 2008-Jan 2009
(All Areas, Single-Detached)
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CATEGORIES
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NOV 08
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DEC 08
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JAN 09
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|
Total Active at End
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1458
|
1119
|
1330
|
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Total Sold
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197
|
143
|
172
|
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Total Expired/Withdrawn
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294
|
495
|
276
|
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Average Days on market
|
56
|
61
|
62
|
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Sale Price vs. List Price Ratio
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97.5%
|
96.8%
|
96.9%
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Average Selling Price (Single-Detached)
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$304,029
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$292,563
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$280,521
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(All Areas, Total Residential)
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CATEGORIES
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NOV 08
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DEC 08
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JAN 09
|
|
Total Active at End
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2635
|
1553
|
1855
|
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Total Sold
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296
|
213
|
255
|
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Total Expired/Withdrawn
|
350
|
678
|
379
|
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Average Days on market
|
54
|
59
|
64
|
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Sale Price vs. List Price Ratio
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97.5%
|
96.9%
|
97.2%
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Average Selling Price (Single-Detached)
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$267,423
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$254,771
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$249,792
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Thanks for reading!
Warren & Melanie McNeil | Sales Representatives, Team McNeil | Re/Max Twin City Realty, Brokerage
( 519.579.4110 | * Click Here to Email | 8 www.clickthathouse.com, www.teammcneil.com/blog