Blog Archive
July 2010
Posted by Kim Robertson on July 27, 2010 in Developer
First Nations to Be Key Players in the Development Game
It is among the last open stretches of undeveloped city waterfront. With a density that rivals the Olympic Village, and no requirement for city…Continue Reading
Posted by Michael Connolly on July 20, 2010 in General
SEFC and Athletes Village
Recently I took a stroll through the now open Athletes Village and the Southeast False Creek neighbourhood. I’ve heard a number of opinions about…Continue Reading
Posted by Suzana Goncalves on July 13, 2010
Soccer, Ethnicity and Buying Homes
Just a few months ago the Olympics and the World was here in Vancouver! During this time Canadian athletes performed better than ever and…Continue Reading
Posted by Michael Connolly on July 06, 2010 in Marketing
Your Online Experience with Project Websites & Social Media
In an age where information can be readily available via the internet, I often find myself researching future purchases online, not only through company…Continue Reading
June 2010
Posted by Meghan Schroeder on June 29, 2010 in General
Ikea vs. Inform
Imitation happens. Nowadays many of the most timeless designs are often duplicated, modified and in some cases outright copied. With the increasing costs of…Continue Reading
Posted by Janis Gall on June 22, 2010 in General
Customer Service
If you are not taking care of your customers, your competition will. In today’s society I’m often surprised at how little emphasis is placed…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on June 15, 2010 in General
State of the Nation
In this interesting era of global economic woes and uncertainty, real estate continues to be a hot topic of conversation. What will happen to…Continue Reading
Posted by Irshaad Ahmad on June 08, 2010 in General
My First Time Home Buying Experience
Most people want to achieve the ultimate goal of owning their own home. It will likely be the largest form of debt you will…Continue Reading
Posted by Krista Shirreff on June 01, 2010 in General
Get All Decked Out for the Summer
Although it may be hard for some to believe by looking at me, I really do enjoy the sun. In my opinion, there’s nothing…Continue Reading
May 2010
Posted by Kim Robertson on May 25, 2010 in General
Say Goodbye to Vancouvers Streetcar
$8.5 million dollar test project considered unviable. Say goodbye to Vancouver’s streetcar. After two months, an $8.5 million dollar investment and ridership of over…Continue Reading
Posted by Dan Thomson on May 18, 2010 in General
Ugly Naked Guy has a Friend
In the words of one of our “Friends”, a view can come in all shapes and sizes. I’m constantly reminded of this when my…Continue Reading
Posted by Suzana Goncalves on May 11, 2010 in General
VAG - My Official Plea
I am no art expert. In fact, I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I have only been inside the Vancouver Art Gallery…Continue Reading
Posted by Michael Connolly on May 04, 2010 in Marketing
Social Media, What Do You Do
There is no doubt the internet has changed the social landscape and business communities worldwide. Think about it, can you name one person younger…Continue Reading
April 2010
Posted by Meghan Schroeder on April 27, 2010 in General
Living Large in a Small Space
Smaller spaces are in high demand and one of today’s favoured home choices due to the increasing costs of home ownership. As baby-boomers trade…Continue Reading
Posted by Janis Gall on April 20, 2010 in General
Residential Mortgage Pre-Approval and Rate Capping. What Does this Mean and How Can it Benefit You.
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage allows you to determine how much you qualify for when looking to purchase a home. It will outline the…Continue Reading
Posted by Michael Connolly on April 18, 2010 in Marketing
South Point 20/20 at High Street
On Thursday, April 15th over 60 leading real estate professionals from across the Lower Mainland attended South Point 20/20 a complimentary luncheon and networking…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on April 13, 2010 in Sales
Spring Sales
Real Estate sales tend to be seasonal and every local market has its own seasonality based on the local conditions. In the Lower Mainland,…Continue Reading
Posted by Irshaad Ahmad on April 06, 2010 in General
A Lesson I had to See to Believe
I have always been interested in real estate. Truthfully, I think anyone living in the lower mainland is. Family, friends and individuals in the…Continue Reading
March 2010
Posted by Kim Robertson on March 30, 2010 in General
Community Gardens: Growing More Than Vegetables
Spring is in the air, and for many that means getting outside and working in the garden. For those city dwellers, Vancouver offers an…Continue Reading
Posted by Krista Shirreff on March 23, 2010 in Marketing
From the Fashion Runways to your Front Door: Spring 2010 Trends
I didn’t want to be the one to break the bad news, but the Olympics are officially over, and as disheartening and daunting as…Continue Reading
Posted by Michael Connolly on March 17, 2010 in Realtors
Brentwood 20/20 - Affinity Realtor Event
Bosa had the largest Burnaby Realtor open in recent memory, with well over 200 people in attendance. Thanks to Mayor Derek Corrigan and Mr.…Continue Reading
Posted by Dan Thomson on March 16, 2010 in General
Why is There a New Craftsman Home Going Up on Every Block.
I read an article once that said “watch the home designs in print and television ads and in 3 to 5 years that will…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on March 11, 2010 in General
Grape Juice - A Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
For those that know me, you know that I love my wine. And this year Cameron McNeill Group of Companies which includes MAC Marketing…Continue Reading
Posted by Suzana Goncalves on March 09, 2010 in General
The 19th Annual Georgie Awards
This Saturday, March 13, 2010 marks the 19th Annual Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC Georgie Awards Celebration. Perhaps most fittingly they are about…Continue Reading
Posted by Suzana Goncalves on March 02, 2010 in Marketing
Marketing Your Home to Sell
The spring market is quickly approaching and is typically a very busy time in the real estate market. It’s a great time to list…Continue Reading
February 2010
Posted by Meghan Schroeder on February 23, 2010 in General
The Olympic Legacy
The 2010 Winter Olympics are leaving legacies in this city far more than just the infrastructure and development. Vancouver is receiving a multimillion dollar…Continue Reading
Posted by Kim Robertson on February 16, 2010 in General
What is Public Art and, More Importantly, Why is it Important
The City of Vancouver is collaborating with the Vancouver Art Gallery and Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad on spectacular public art project throughout the winter…Continue Reading
Posted by Suzana Goncalves on February 02, 2010
The New MAC Website - Why
We are guilty, like so many, of working on our brand only when time permits (which these days isn’t often as the market is…Continue Reading
December 2009
Posted by Michael Connolly on December 10, 2009
Talking Interior Design and Project Real Estate with Kari Henshaw of Insight Design Group
Cameron McNeill (CM): Good morning I’m Cameron McNeill. I’m here with Kari Henshaw from Insight Design. Kari welcome. Kari Henshaw (KH): Good morning, thank…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on December 03, 2009 in General
Olympic Village
A great deal of ink has hit newsprint of late regarding South East False Creek and Olympic Village. Some of it very positive, some…Continue Reading
November 2009
Posted by Cameron McNeill on November 17, 2009 in General
The Future of Growth
The nice things about being in the business of marketing and selling real estate is the reality that our expanding population will continue to…Continue Reading
Posted by Michael Connolly on November 10, 2009 in Marketing
Global News Report on Suite101 Contest Winner
Jill Krop: The dream of owning a new condo has come true for a Surrey man tonight. Rock101: 4-3-2-1-Turn it. Jill Krop: There's Bro Jake hugging…Continue Reading
September 2009
Posted by Michael Connolly on September 18, 2009 in Marketing
Amacons District - CTV Newsclip
Mi-Jung Lee: If buying a home at all is still beyond your reach you can win a brand new condo worth about $300,000. Rock101 Radio…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on September 09, 2009 in General
Signs of a Recovering Real Estate Market
Much has been said about the strong summer real estate market in Vancouver. This past July we saw record numbers of real estate sales,…Continue Reading
August 2009
Posted by Cameron McNeill on August 24, 2009 in Sales
HST - How Will it Affect the Purchase of a New Home
We’re less then 11 months away from its implementation and you can be sure there will be many round table debates, lobbying and changes…Continue Reading
July 2009
Posted by Cameron McNeill on July 24, 2009 in Sales
Value Proposition: What is It and How Do You Create It
The summer is always an interesting time of year. Including decisions on how active to be and how much money to spend, developers and…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on July 02, 2009 in General
The Summer Market - To Spend or Not to Spend
In general, I think everyone in the real estate industry has turned to a more optimistic outlook on the market. We’re still a long…Continue Reading
June 2009
Posted by Cameron McNeill on June 16, 2009 in General
MACBulk.com - What’s Happening in Liquidation Real Estate
Throughout 2008 we witnessed the global economic downturn and watched the Canadian real estate market follow. By late 2008 all metrics were down significantly…values,…Continue Reading
May 2009
Posted by Cameron McNeill on May 29, 2009 in Marketing
Profile - The 2009 Investor
In Marketing 101 you learn about the most basic yet most important factor when selling any product in any industry - target market. Knowing…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on May 07, 2009
Pre-Sales… Can it Work in 2009
Well it already has! On March 17th, MAC sold pre-sold all remaining condos in the Beasley project in Downtown Vancouver (over 100 sales in…Continue Reading
April 2009
Posted by Cameron McNeill on April 20, 2009 in General
Find and Spread the Good News
In an effort to celebrate the good news that still exists amidst all the pessimism out there here is an interesting article that appeared…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on April 03, 2009 in Marketing
Building a Strong Marketing Budget
A few weeks ago I discussed the importance of intial planning before you get to creating your marketing budget. This blog will discuss how…Continue Reading
March 2009
Posted by Cameron McNeill on March 17, 2009 in Marketing
The MAC Bulk Concept
Last week I promised that I would talk about creating an effective project marketing budget. I would like to save that for a later…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on March 10, 2009 in Marketing
Marketing Return on Investment
Today will be the first in a series of posts on ways to ensure you get an effective and efficient return on investment with…Continue Reading
February 2009
Posted by Cameron McNeill on February 24, 2009 in General
Get to Know Your Banker (Mortgage Broker)
At MAC we’re always looking at ways to make things easier for the consumer which in turn makes it easier for them to buy…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on February 11, 2009 in General
The New Budget - How 1st Time Homebuyers Can Benefit (Canadian)
By now we all know the federal budget for 2009 has been released and there are some positive initiatives for the real estate industry.…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on February 05, 2009 in Marketing
MAC ESP - What is It and How Can it Help
No two real estate development projects are the same - whether it be the market conditions, the location, the developer or any of the…Continue Reading
January 2009
Posted by Cameron McNeill on January 22, 2009 in Marketing
Project Need a Kick Start. Conduct a Marketing and Sales Audit
Attention Developers, Bankers and Equity Partners… Does your marketing need a lift? Are your sales personnel doing everything they can to maximize results? Is…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on January 20, 2009 in Marketing
MAC - What We Do. Why We Do It.
Since its inception in 2001, MAC has sold over 10,000 homes. We’ve done this by staying true to some fundamental philosophies of selling real…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on January 15, 2009 in Realtors
MAC Loves Realtors. So Should You.
My company, MAC Marketing Solutions (www.macmarketingsolutions.com), LOVES Realtors. In both good and poor markets, we’ve always upheld the importance to reach out to the…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on January 12, 2009 in Marketing
Completion Rentention Programs, Maximizing Pre-Sale Completions
Today’s entry is intended to help answer a common question I am asked; “How can I maximize the chances that our existing Buyers will…Continue Reading
Posted by Cameron McNeill on January 04, 2009 in General
MAC Marketing Solutions Enters the World of the Real Estate Blog
Hi, I’m Cameron McNeill of MAC Marketing Solutions. For over 17 years I have dedicated my career to selling and marketing real estate developments…Continue Reading
