By host on Wednesday, January 20, 2010

2010 Roars In...   Key Insights for Canadian Real Estate   

Happy New Year! Hopefully you had a relaxing Holiday Season with plenty of good food, shared with family and friends. Now that life has settled back down, it's time to get into the swing of things and concentrate on making 2010 a great year.
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By host on Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Radio interview featuring Russell Westcott talking about the proposed changes to the Mortgage down payment rules and the likelihood of interest rate increases Read More »

By host on Friday, December 18, 2009

The Upside To The Downturn... Will Lessons Be Learned or Discarded?  So here we sit, a short time after the Bank of Canada has declared,The Recession is Over.  Technically they are right, but on the street many Canadians will continue to feel the effects for many months to come.
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By host on Wednesday, December 09, 2009

A Look Into The Common Habits of Veteran Real Estate Investors.  One of the popular questions I receive on a weekly basis is what are the common habits or traits of successful Real Estate Investors?  Being blessed to have access to successful Real Estate investors across the country I have interviewed many of them, and this is where this special audio presentation
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By host on Sunday, November 29, 2009

Radio call in show featuring Russell Westcott, and the current realities in the Real Estate market Read More »

By host on Wednesday, November 11, 2009

What does the future hold for the Canadian Real Estate Market, growth, decline or status quo.  In a recent radio call- in show I was asked some very important questions about my thoughts on the Canadian and BC Real Estate markets
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By host on Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Forecast 2010 -- The Conclusion to the Presentation By Gregory Klump

Thousands of people tuned in to watch part 1 of the exclusive interview with Gregory Klump, Economist for the Canadian Real Estate Association, make sure you watch the conclusion to this presentation.
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By host on Thursday, October 22, 2009

Forecast 2010 -- Let the Debate Begin

A Canadian Real Estate Insider exclusive presentation.  At a recent REIN™ workshop the people in attendance were treated to a presentation from Gregory Klump, chief economist of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Read More »

By host on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Right now, everywhere you turn you hear people  offering Real Estate 'coaching Services'. So how do you know if this service will be of value to you?  Below are some key due diligence questions to ask if you are looking for a coach: Read More »

By host on Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Continuing Collapse of the US Housing Market to 2013
What would you do if you saw a train wreck about to happen and there was nothing you could do to stop it?  You’d get out of the way. So why don’t many Canadians do that with their investment decisions? Simply, because we can’t help ourselves – we have the sun in our eyes.
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By host on Monday, July 27, 2009

On July 1, 2010 the provincial governments will be instituting the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) to replace the separate PST and GST. Although this is deemed by many to be a boon for the provincial economy and most business owners, it will have a severe impact on the real estate industry. Read More »

By host on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Economists are all over the map these days. You hear everything from "The recession is over, we see the light at the end of the tunnel" to "We've only seen the beginning...brace for the worst!"  Here is your chance to hear from three top economists on where the economy and housing markets are heading. It's time to compare apples to apples to gain real perspective on today's realities.
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By host on Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Guest Blogger Peter Kinch offers his thoughts on the Canadian Real Estate Forecast and the the current state of whats happening in the spring and summer Real Estate markets. Read More »

By host on Tuesday, July 07, 2009

A detailed look into the Real Estate Market and the affects of transportation on long term Real Estate values.  A special audio interview is available for people who are looking for the unbiased truth of what's happening in the Canadian Economy and Real Estate Markets
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By host on Friday, July 03, 2009

CBC Radio Sudbury interview with Don R. Campbell, Canadian Real Estate Expert a look at the National and local sudbury Real Estate Markets.  What is the future of the Sudbury, a special audio interview is available Read More »

By host on Thursday, July 02, 2009

CBC Radio Windsor interview with Don R. Campbell, Canadian Real Estate Expert a look at the National and local Windsor Real Estate Markets.  What is the future of the Windsor, a special audio interview is available Read More »

By host on Wednesday, July 01, 2009

CBC Radio St. John's interview with Don R. Campbell, Canadian Real Estate Expert a look at the National and local St. John's Real Estate Markets.  What is the future of the St. John NL. market, a special audio interview is available Read More »

By host on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

In a special CBC webinar video Canadian Best-Selling I was asked some hard hitting questions that were submitted from viewers of CBC.  In this special 57 minute video blog you will get answers to the key questions on your mind Read More »

By host on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Mortgage Answers To The Questions On Your Mind.  Mortgage expert Peter Kinch answers questions such as: When is the time to lock in your mortgage? Is it possible to get out of a mortgage early without paying a penalty? What are current market strategies for mortgages? What are the future interest rate predictions... and much more Read More »

By host on Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Another REINCanada.com exclusive interview with Russell Westcott VP of The Real Estate Investment Network™ talking to David Grossman of menschlife.tv, about the Ontario Real Estate market, mortgage interest rates, and the hot areas to invest your money in the Greater Toronto area Read More »

By host on Wednesday, May 27, 2009

VP of REIN™ Russell Westcott gives an exclusive interview with Dave Dickson of CHED radio in Edmonton on the sate of the Canadian economy and an update on the Local Alberta Real Estate market, make sure you listen to this special audio blog... Read More »

By host on Friday, May 22, 2009

Recently I was interviewed by Wayne Karl regarding the interview featured on CBC's The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos.  What follows on this blog entry is the insights from that interview and a review of some of the top places in Canada to invest in Real Estate.  Make sure you read the entire blog entry and you have the opportunity to watch the full view interview... Read More »

By host on Wednesday, April 29, 2009

This Blog entry is a video segment with the Governor of the Bank of Canada, and a panel discussion with my Vice President Russell Westcott.  The first half of the 20 minute presentation is an interview with Mark Carney, and the second part of the interview is a panel of experts take on the recent announcements.  If you have an interest in the future outlook of the Canadian Economy, make sure you watch this 20 minute video presentation Read More »

By host on Thursday, April 16, 2009

When did Canadians start treating their Real Estate investments like stock market day traders?  I'm sure you can find numerous websites that update the sales in your region on a weekly basis... even down to a daily basis.  Read this entry to discover a few strategies to help get past this national obsession.  This blog entry is taken from a recent interview with myself from Calgary Herald reporter Mario Toneguzzi... Read More »

By host on Thursday, March 26, 2009

In a recent interview with Pamela Fieber, I was asked some tough questions about making money in tough Economic conditions, this blog entry is snap shot of the top Real Estate strategies to prosper in today's markets.  Make sure you pay attention to the specific strategies how to survive in Real Estate during a recession... Read More »

By host on Thursday, March 12, 2009

Mar. 10th - The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN™), Canada's leading real estate research, education, and consulting organization for the last 17 years, is pleased to release its report on the Top BC Investment Towns for real estate investment. The 120-page report, titled Top BC Investment Towns, is based on the analysis of key economic fundamentals for investors and home owners across North America.
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By host on Saturday, March 07, 2009

Time seen as right to invest in real estate... Expert Says Opportunities Are Rising.  Shaken consumer confidence due to the world economic crisis has clouded the fact that it's a great time to buy, says a leading real estate investor.  "People need to be telescopic in their thinking, not microscopic," says Don Campbell, president of the Real Estate Investment Network, which has more than 3,100 members across Canada. Read More »

By host on Thursday, March 05, 2009

If any of you have spent any time on the www.myREINspace.com discussion forum (Canada's Leading Real Estate Investment Community) you would have definitely come across the name of Thomas Beyer.  You have the opportunity to listen to a recent audio interview
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By host on Saturday, February 28, 2009

Time for some Real Estate 101 and a quote from Don Campbell that ran in a story by Nicole McLaws in the Sun last week.  Campbell authored Real Estate Investing in Canada 2.0 and said, "People need to be realistic. The last three years in Alberta have been Tiger Woods years of real estate. No matter what you did, you won, but that can't sustain forever." Read More »

By host on Friday, February 27, 2009

Special Audio Blog Download Is Available To Help Address One Of The Biggest Changes In The Real Estate Market... Are You Keeping On Top Of The Economic Changes? Read More »

By host on Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Economic slump seen as temporary setback.  It was last August when real estate author and consultant Don Campbell crowned Edmonton the best place in North America to invest in residential real estate.  Since then, the price of oil has plunged, the Alberta government has predicted a billion-dollar deficit and the city's housing market has seen starts, prices and sales fall.  So is Edmonton still the best place to invest in residential real estate? Read More »

By host on Saturday, February 14, 2009

Don R. Campbell

Special Video download available...

The predictions are all over the map...from a massive drop, all the way through to a gain in property values in BC. Ignoring the headlines and the masses of biased and self-serving predictions out there can be difficult and that's why I have posted this special blog post... It is only the un-biased truth that really matters to you and your family. Read More »

By host on Thursday, February 12, 2009

Don R. Campbell

Special Video download available...

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By host on Tuesday, February 10, 2009

From training Real Estate Investors across the country, one of the most asked question we hear is:  Should I Invest in Commercial Real Estate or Residential Real Estate? Listen to the special Audio Interview to discover all the details Read More »

By host on Monday, January 26, 2009

Merrill Lynch, and now Macleans, have recently come out with predictions of a national real estate calamity. Canadian Real Estate Association and Royal Lepage paint a much sunnier picture. The truth is Canadian investors and homeowners know that the truth lies somewhere between the chicken-littles saying that the sky is falling and the pollyannas telling us that this correction is just a blip.  Make sure you read this entire entry including the special video interview Read More »

By host on Monday, January 12, 2009

Don R. Campbell and Russell Westcott

Special Video download available... Recently REIN™'s Vice President, Russell Westcott, made a TV appearance on Breakfast Television.  During this interview they discussed the opportunities in the Canadian Real Estate Market place.  Below you will be able to see the entire TV interview... Read More »

By host on Monday, January 05, 2009

Will the history of the American mortgage market, find its way into Canadian households?

By Don R. Campbell, special video blog download

Special treat for all who follow my blog, for this entry I have decided to include a recent  video interview on BNN.  On this interview we discuss the differences between the Canadian and American mortgages and how Canadians are in better shape.  Read More »

By host on Friday, October 10, 2008

The sad part is that the parties know that FEAR makes people make poor decisions - so they are stirring up the fear, making the economic situation WORSE by doing so. No, why would anyone vote for someone who wants to DESTABILIZE a country in time of turmoil.

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By host on Tuesday, September 09, 2008

As I sat and continued to stare blankly at my computer screen I pondered the ‘right’ decision. I had just received another promotional e-mail about a world class, “too good to be true”, first and last time ever offered, marketing workshop that was being held in San Francisco. (I think this might have been the 3rd time they’ve offered this ‘last time ever’ event).

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By host on Friday, August 08, 2008

Recently I was asked for some do's and don'ts to being a successful real estate investor for a radio interview and it was an interesting exercise to grab all of these thoughts together.

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