Feature Stories

We learn best in moments of enjoyment
— Ralph Smedley
Shame on us. Why do we keep so much stuff?
Mair Downing Mair Downing

Shame on us. Why do we keep so much stuff?

We had a “great purge” in 2018, removing all unused and unwanted items from our attic, shed, deck, you name it. Now, less than 4 years later, it doesn’t look like it ever happened.

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Numbers Don’t Lie. It’s a Great Time To Sell
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Numbers Don’t Lie. It’s a Great Time To Sell

Usually seasonality plays a key role in home sales. But when there are still active buyers who have been missing out all year, ho ho holidays are just going to have to take a back seat. Read now why it’s still “buying season.”

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My favorite showing gift happens to be a destresser
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My favorite showing gift happens to be a destresser

Flowers can be a surprise-and-delight factor for any home. I like to make my own arrangements for showings. I like to think it’s my signature. As a bonus, it also relieves stress. See my latest masterpiece >>

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My first home investment project
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My first home investment project

When I went into real estate, I also wanted to revitalize forgotten homes, so they could be filled with love and laughter again. Learn all about my first project in Richmond’s West End.

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Ingenuity in action
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Ingenuity in action

Today’s lesson came in an interesting way. When you approach obstacles with a problem-solving mentality, you’d be surprised what can be accomplished. Even when it comes to packing a car.

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Surprise! I won a real estate auction
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Surprise! I won a real estate auction

I’ve bought and sold houses before. But I’ve never attended, nor won, a real estate auction. Until now. And when you weren’t expecting to take home the prize, that congratulatory email can be … surprising.

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Why we did this thing: Our PodVenture
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Why we did this thing: Our PodVenture

“Let’s do a podcast.” It pretty much started just like that. There was no wine. No bar napkin. Just an idea between two cousins. But what on earth made this a normal thought process? Read on to see….

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