Category Archives: Patrick Murphy’s Blog

“A lot of investment pros and business leaders are concerned that the next big problem for the economy and the stock market could be a crisis in commercial real estate.” http://www.cnbc.com/id/34687773

Summerland since the days of Y2K, 1999?  What has changed?  What has not changed?  What changes would you like to see?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/decade/decade-nation-builder/clarence-louie/article1416807/ “He revolutionized how native reserves are run”… “Chief Louie has built a thriving economy, one based not on what he calls “rocking chair money” from natural resources, but on a series of businesses that have provided permanent jobs, a … Continue reading →

as to how situational ethics lead nowhere fast… http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/12/22/uk.priest.sermon.shoplift/index.html

(like his writing) “If the hard science of global warming, or at least as much of that emergent discipline that may be called hard science, is to be the factual and scientific fulcrum on which policies for the world’s energy … Continue reading →

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/2010wintergames/still+grinning+Summerland+Kristi+Richards+wins+World+freestyle+moguls+gold/2331566/story.html

From CNN Small Business http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/smallbusiness/0911/gallery.next_little_thing_2010.smb/2.html 1) Wireless Electricity 2) Invisible Speakers 3) Drinkable Cooler Ice Small business is creating jobs in North America, and we can in Summerland, too!

in the residential and commercial real estate markets.  (that is the proverbial “smart money” talking, here, folks!)  There is renewed confidence, continuing to build, for the real estate market.    CNBC reports that in 9 out of 10 global markets, high … Continue reading →

In 1996, Frank Steiger decided to tap the budding B.C. tourism industry by starting a fishing guide company. With his meagre savings he bought a two-bedroom house in downtown Chilliwack, an old Chrysler truck and a boat for $3,500. Today, … Continue reading →

Lunacy in Las Vegas Housing http://www.cnbc.com/id/33310096 Published: Wednesday, 14 Oct 2009 | 11:15 AM ET Text Size By: Diana Olick CNBC Real Estate Reporter AP Just when you think you’ve heard it all in today’s housing market, along comes a … Continue reading →

Pessimistic U.K. housing economists must be getting a bit miffed. They keep saying the U.K. housing recovery is unsustainable, but average house prices stubbornly keep rising – for five straight months, according to the Nationwide index Read more: http://www.financialpost.com/opinion/breaking-views/story.html?id=2060258#ixzz0T4DkuQPH

Summerland ALWAYS enjoys beautiful September days! I’ll tell you, the lake is AGAIN perfect and AGAIN unsullied by boat traffic! The birds are very vocal in the early mornings, the orchards are ALIVE with produce (bike ride along and the … Continue reading →

http://www.cnbc.com/id/32899566 It is an article about free lamborghini with purchase of a condo..

I think Fred has it right…and it prompts me to wonder what Summerland has as a vision? What is the clear vision we have for Summerland? Is it an energized vision? Is it a passionate vision? Is it a disciplined … Continue reading →

Perspective…Hot dry weather, beatiful and classic Okanagan summer heat has produced (again) a byproduct that is extremely dangerous…obviously tinder dry conditions all around us. No announcement yet how these are starting, but we all need to come to grips with … Continue reading →

SUMMERLAND MARKET OVERVIEW 29 reported MLS sales last 30 days 2 under $100,000 3 from $100,000 to $200,000 8 from $200,000 to $300,000 7 from $300,000 to $400,000 6 from $400,000 to $500,000 1 at $590,000 1 at $750,000 1 … Continue reading →

New BC Survey Suggests Real Estate Purchase Confidence Improving Vancouver, BC – July 15, 2009. A new survey of BC homeowners and renters on housing affordability and green housing issues suggests consumer confidence concerning real estate purchases may be improving. … Continue reading →

as I see a ton of individual Realtor bus bench and bus shelter ads promoting themselves…often side by side with another “face”…no real reason to call them, just a “name recognition” kind of thing. Meanwhile, there are plenty of sold … Continue reading →