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COCHRANE SMOKE

August 20th, 2010



Thick forest fire smoke from BC is very present in Cochrane and most of Alberta today.

Cochrane Smoke Blog Transcription

Hey there Rob Reynar here checking in. Nothing Real Estate related today. I just wanted to show you how thick the smoke was in Cochrane today. Normally you can see the big hill quite clearly from here, I am up and sunset looking the town office right down the Cochrane R ...

MONTERRA AUCTION

April 30th, 2010


The Lot auction in Monterra on Cochrane Lakes is just a couple of days away.. Here's a storey that ran on CTV Calgary about the sale.

Here is a link to the available lots.

The Auction goes on May 2, 2010 at the BMO Centre on Stampede Park 2:00pm

I will be there and update how things go.. I will be updating my Twitter Status from the Auction so follow me @RobReynar

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Land Lease Deals Boom

February 18th, 2010

Really great news today from Alberta's Oil and Gas sector.. Looks like land leases are being snapped up again..

Land Lease Deals Boom Blog Transcription

Hey There! Rob Reynar here, checking in. Some really good news that has hit today, Alberta land leases are sky rocketing and that means oil and gas companies are getting ready to go back in the ground in Alberta. I think a lot of it is an ...

Social Media & Real Estate

February 14th, 2010
Presentation on Social Media given to Royal LePage Foothills Realtors by Rob Reynar on Feb 8 2010. Earl Grey Golf Course in Calgary Alberta Canada.



Social Media and Real Estate Blog Transcription

Okay, I think today I'm not going to focus so much on the individual platforms of social media. We're not gonna talk in depth about Twitter, we're not gonna talk in depth about blo ...

Gary Vee Post

February 9th, 2010

As promised here's the Gary Vaynerchuk video I referred to in my Social Media presentation yesterday to Royal LePage Foothills.



Gary Vee Post Blog Transcription

Hey everybody! It's Gary Vaynerchuk, ah garyvaynerchuk.com. As you can see I'm in my Wine Library TV mode here about to get ready, yes very much, Go Saints! Drawing lines in the sand. You know, I just did a Wine Library TV ...

Ask The Consumer

February 9th, 2010

My Brokerages is making some changes to it's website and it got me thinking, has anyone asked the consumer what they like in a Real Estate webiste??

Ask The Consumer Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here checking in, just have a quick question for the real estate consumer and that's you. The brokerage that I work for, Royal Lepage Foothills is making some significant changes to i ...

Surprise Referral

January 6th, 2010

Nice call this morning from Derrick Brucks of Howell Realty Ltd. Meadow Lake Saskatchewan, he has a referral cheque for me! I'm really excited because I sent him the lead last summer! Way to go Derrick!

Surprise Referral Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here, just checking in. Just wanna say thanks to Derrick Brucks from Howell Realty Meadow Lake Saskatchewan. I got a call about a ...

No More 5% Down?

December 22nd, 2009


The Federal Government is talking about upping the down payment amount needed to buy a home. Housing is a big sector of the economy, the Tories should tred lightly here!

No More 5% Down? Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here, just checking in. News today that the Federal Government is talking about getting rid of the five percent down option for buyers and moving that to a highe ...

Great Save

December 6th, 2009

Just a little break from the Real Estate world for a moment. You have to see the save that Kipper made against the Sharks last night... Maybe one of the most athletic saves I've ever seen.

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Lest We Forget

November 11th, 2009

Take some time today and pay respect to those who gave us this great life....

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MOvember is Here!

November 5th, 2009

I'm sporting a Moustache in support of Movember! I encourage you to support my stash by generously donating and help me raise some much needed funds. This is a global initiative to raise awareness and dollars for the fight against prostate cancer. The money raised in Canada goes directly to Prostrate Cancer Canada. Click Here to Dontate!

































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Thanks to Very Thoughtful Clients

November 4th, 2009

Just received a very nice gesture from some clients of mine in Cochrane. Very not nessesary, but thoughtful. Sometimes life happenes and as they say, best laid plans...

Thanks to Very Thoughtful Clients Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here, just a quick hit today. I just wanna thanks very much to Rod and Joy from Cochrane, we have their home listed and things had changed in th ...

Got a Visit from Halifax.

November 2nd, 2009

I Had a great chat recently with Andrew Perkins from Exit Realty Metro in Halifax. It was great of him to take some time out of his vacation for some shop talk. Sounds to me like the Halifax market is heating up just like ours! Remember you can click READ MORE to leave a comment on this blog post!

Got A Visit from Halifax Blog Transcription

ROB REYNAR: Hey guys! Rob Reynar here. ...

Why I Haven't Blogged In Awhile

October 30th, 2009

Sorry I have been off the grid and haven't blogged for a week or so. I have a good reason! Let's just say we've had some changes around the house...

Why I Haven't Blog In Awhile Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here just checking in. I've had a lot of people asking me why I haven't posted a lot of video blogs in the last little while and there is good reason for that I apologize a ...

Cochrane Eagle Ad Mistake

October 14th, 2009

http://www.robreynar.com/Blog.php/457 - Ooops... Sorry about that. My apologies to some fine folks in Gleneagles of Cochrane for erroneously advertising that I sold their home..

Cochrane Eagle Ad Mistake Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here just checking in. I want to apologize to the folks who live at 134 Gleneagles View in my print ad in the Cochrane Eagle this week. It says ...

Google Street View

October 13th, 2009

http://www.robreynar.com/ViewBlog/454 - Another great advancement to my website thanks to Ubertor.. I now have Google Street View enabled on my listings.

Google Street View Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here just driving through Cochrane. I'm doing some video down a street in Cochrane so I can post it on my website and show people what the street looks like. Oh no, wait a ...

Stephen Harper sings The Beatles

October 4th, 2009

Great vid of Prime Minster Stephen Harper playing the piano and singing a Beatles classic with Yo Yo Ma....

Annual Food Bank Fundraiser

September 21st, 2009

Fall is here! That means Pumpkin Giveaway time for the Cochrane Food Bank and the Royal LePage Foothills Shelter Foundation. Come and grab a pumpkin, bring a cash donation or a non-perishable food item. We will also be serving Hot Dogs so bring your appetite! Saturday October 24th from 10 to 1. #1 201 Grand Blvd. Cochrane Alberta T4C 1C8

FaceBook Event Page

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August Stats Update

September 2nd, 2009

http://www.robreynar.com/ViewBlog/431/ - Another strong month for the Calgary and Area Real Estate market. Sales numbers are up nicely, and inventory is balanced.. There are some possible warning signs however that we should watch, one of them is a looming Federal Election.

Cochrane Homes For Sale

August Stats Update Blog Transcription

Hey guys! Rob Reynar here just checking in, wa ...

It's Designated Agency Time

September 1st, 2009

http://www.robreynar.com/ViewBlog/430/ - Royal LePage Foothills is the first Brokerage in Alberta to become Designated Agency, what does that mean? It means that Dual Agency will only apply to RL Foothills Realtors when they sell their own listings. That is an important change for the Real Estate consumer and one that should catch on.

Agency Relationships Guide - - Cochrane Homes For Sale

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Giant Sale Skews Stats

August 31st, 2009

http://www.robreynar.com/ViewBlog/429/ - I have long been a proponent of using Median and NOT Average price when looking at Real Estate Stats. Here is the prime example why, Mike Vernon's house. The former Flame Goalie set a record for the MLS with his 10.3 Million Dollar Sale. That's great for the market, but not for its stats

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Buyers are Buying Up

August 28th, 2009

www.RobReynar.com - http://www.robreynar.com/ViewBlog/428/ There seems to be an intersting trend happening right now in the market. It would seem many Buyers are taking advantage low prices and mortage rates and jumping up in price and missing some great properties in the process..

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Please Don't Spam My Listings

August 27th, 2009

www.RobReynar.com - http://www.robreynar.com/ViewBlog/427/ - I realize we all have to make a buck and promotion is the key in any sales business. I just ask that you leave my Sellers alone and don't junk mail their door step...

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Want Your Deposit Back?

August 26th, 2009

www.RobReynar.com - http://www.robreynar.com/ViewBlog/426/ Had a deal fall apart on a NW Calgary home nearly 2 weeks ago, but I still don't have the paperwork I need to release the Buyer's deposit... In fact I haven't even heard from the Agent in a week or so! This was the same Realtor that sent me at unsigned inital offer and NEVER returns calls...

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GlenEagles and Asphalt Shingles

August 25th, 2009

www.RobReynar.com - http://www.robreynar.com/ViewBlog/425/ - For years it was thougth that you had to have wood shakes or some sort of tile on your roof in GlenEagles of Cochrane. Turns out there is nothing in the Restrictive Covenants supporting that. Many home owners are taking advantage and getting rid of rotting wood roofs in the neighbourhood.

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