Island Voices features a collection of articles for seniors and their families by Vancouver Island authors and authorities on a wide range of subjects.
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices February 2012 When I first got into the Real Estate industry 22 years ago, I was told that 8.9% for a 5 year term was probably the best I would ever see. Having experienced the record high of 21% in 1981, I had to agree that 8.9% looked very good….
Archive | Back to Island Voices January 2012 All revolution must come from within. Each of us, whether we live in Canada, the Middle East, the United States, Russia, China, etc…each of us comes to this “place” quietly, with resolve and intention. We may have arrived there after much contemplation, discussion with others, a concern that…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices December 2011 John Denver was right when he said “sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy”. One of the reasons you feel better on a bright, sunny day is because sunshine, a form of light therapy, makes you healthier. As of August 2010, we have been offering a remarkable…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices December 2011 Depends. If it is a buyer’s market, which it is at the moment, December is a very good time to buy. The reason? The Christmas season is traditionally one of the slowest times for real estate sales. Sellers who don’t really need to sell often take their…
Archive | Back to Island Voices December 2011 We all have them…we all make them…and the question is do we make them from love or fear? At this time of year when we celebrate a birth of a child, the return of Light to the planet and the “idea” of peace and good will towards mankind”,…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices Getting Rid of Stairs One of the biggest reasons empty-nesters tell me that they want to move from their existing home, is to get away from the stairs! Yes, the stairs that used provide separation from eating and sleeping has now or is becoming a complete roadblock to easy…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices November 2011 Jeff Grognet, DVM, BSc(Agr) & Louise Janes, BSc(Agr), DVM Grass Scalding Urine. Some veterinarians call it “liquid gold” because it has incalculable value in determining a dog’s health status. However, puppy owners who have to clean it up call it a waste product. Likewise for people who…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices September 2011 In my 21 years of involvement in the real estate business, I’ve helped a lot of young people buy their first home. It’s really an exciting time for them. To think they are actually going to own their own piece of real estate! They can decorate the…
Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices October 2011 In the first part of this series, we introduced the concept of real estate downsizing as it pertains to reaching one of our goals along the road to personal freedom. In part 2 of our series, we will discuss the steps that need to be taken in…
by Morganne Michel PickeringPosted October, 2011 The other day my mailman knocked at my door; told me there was a bird a few houses away that was in distress (played with by a cat?) and asked if he could use my empty recycle box lying empty at the end of my driveway to transport the…