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Turn Your Blog into a Learning Institute

Content marketing is a topic everyone seems to be talking about. The idea of creating content to attract, retain and convert customers is not new. But the way that people interact and digest this information online has become a real game changer for marketers. Sadly, the numbers

6 Telltale Signs Your Website Needs an Update

“Your website loves you. It’s time to change your ways.” We want to say we’re sorry. We’re sorry because, for so many days now, our product ambassadors have been calling, and we know that we give you stress when we do. We don’t mean to. We’re just

Alberta Housing Market

Alberta’s Housing Market Is About To BOOM! Alberta’s real estate housing market shows a promising future. According to a recent report from Bank of Montreal economist Robert Kavcic, our province’s housing market is revving up for a spike. Kavcic explains that Alberta’s strong and stable economy are

Tracking Tech Trends

Keep An Eye On These Rising Tech Trends When it comes to technology, the changes that can occur in a mere 3 years are astonishing. All those technological advances serve to improve our way of life, our means of communication, and our professional brands. But, what happens

Social Media Trends of 2014— Part 2

Top 5 Social Media Trends in 2014: Part Two No we aren’t psychics; however, we’ve combined our experience, professional knowledge, research, and acute observation skills to compile this list of predictions for 2014. This is the second portion of a 2 part blog on Social Media trends

Social Media Trends of 2014— Part 1

Top 5 Social Media Trend Predictions: Part One 1) Social Media will have a stronger impact in the SEO world  Think of Search Engine Optimization as a jigsaw puzzle… there’s numerous techniques (or puzzle pieces) that must come together to form the big picture. Three of those

2012 Top Broker Rankings

Have you had a chance to check out the latest results from RealTrends Canadian Top 250 List Of Brokerages? Well, we certainly have!  The list is put together based on the numbers provided by each broker and double checked by REAL Trends. While, not all brokerages participate

2013/14 Canadian Homebuyers Trends

Are you targeting the right Alberta market? If you want to succeed in the 2013-2014 real estate market, you must understand the current Canadian Homebuyers Trends. According to the Canadian Homebuying Trends Survey conducted last December, the top two demographics purchasing real estate in Alberta are: couples

Real Estate Videos You Should Have

Do you have videos on your real estate website? We all know videos are an excellent visual tool to have on your real estate website, but are you using this tool adequately? In today’s online real estate market, the competition is fierce. So you want to stand

What do buyers want from REALTORS®?

Do you offer prospective buyers what they are looking for? Finding clients a home to buy isn’t everything. A REALTOR must possess other qualities and offer additional services that will intrigue prospective buyers and please their current clientele. The majority of buyers want an agent who will