By Daniela Schmidt
Monday, 8 April 2013
It wasn't me...
http://www.lfpress.com/2013/04/08/5-tonnes-of-nutella-stolen-in-germany
By Daniela Schmidt
By Daniela Schmidt
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
My old German home...
With my next trip to Germany still in the planning stage, I can't help but remember my last visit. That visit was my first trip back since coming to Canada when I was about 2 years old.
The first video posted here was taken accidentally! Happy accident! Please forgive the lousy set-up.
My daughter Melanie and I were amazed to see it. We entered the yard and we peeked in the windows. No one was home!
This is the home that my mother and her brother grew up in. I lived here too - from birth to my first year. Until I saw it I believed that the house had been torn down...yet here it is. It is no longer owned by my family.
By Daniela Schmidt
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Thinking about a career in Real Estate?
Come visit us on our career information night on April 2 at 7:09 pm.
By Daniela Schmidt
Thursday, 14 March 2013
Message from Dad...
Last home we lived in before coming to Canada in 1967.
... email from Juergen Schmidt, my father.
By Daniela Schmidt
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
One Vision, Many Hands...
Everyone at my work place at Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty is getting excited for upcoming Red Day 2013 in May.
Here is a video that tells the story of some Keller Williams Realty offices who joined forces and did good at inner-city elementary schools in need.
This is our third Red Day at Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty. We have yet to make a final determination of where our Red Day efforts will be focused has to be set. This video has inspired our enthusiasm.
Since we are still open for community volunteer opportunities ... any suggestions? Plus, anyone who wants to join us is welcome! We always have a fun day of helping and friendship.
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
The good old days...
... when it came to home affordability. Hard to believe the Real Estate market is not hotter!
Saturday, 26 January 2013
Common-law Relationships and Property Rights in Ontario
Photo Art by Andrea Linker
"Strathroy in Snow"
Although that was about support issues, it did get me thinking about common-law relationships and Real Estate in Ontario.
Many people believe that after 6 months of living together a couple becomes "common-law" married and thus the house owned by only one of the couple becomes "matrimonial property" and any increase in value from start to finish of the relationship is shared 50/50. Except for mitigating circumstances, this is untrue.
I have selected an excerpt from an information booklet published by the Ministry of the Attorney General. It was last revised in November 2012.
"...Common law couples do not have the same rights as married couples to share the property they bought when they were living together. Usually, furniture, household belongings and other property belong to the person who bought them."
"Common law couples also do not have the right to divide between them the increase in value of the property they brought with them to the relationship."
" If you have contributed to property your spouse owns, you may have a right to part of it. Unless your spouse agrees to pay you back through negotiation, mediation, collaborative law or arbitration, you may have to go to court to get back your contribution."
To read more about the Family Law Act, go to http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/familyla.pdf
Keep in mind that the booklet does not contain legal advice or replace the specialized advice of lawyers or other experts.
Common law relationships are not "just like being married". I know of a man who re-mortgaged his home to payout a former live-in girlfriend half the value of his house. Perhaps he felt it was the right thing to do. Most likely he didn't get legal advice and felt he was avoiding a costly lawsuit.
Understand your rights and obligations when making major life decisions and don't be afraid to get legal advice.
What's Happening this Week at KW Lifestyles?
Thinking about investing in Real Estate?
... Come to our Real Estate Investor Seminar Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 at 7:00pm in our training room at my office!
Open to everyone - Call or text me at 519-671-2773 so that I can save you a seat and answer any questions.
COMING SOON!
Listen up my Real Estate Investors!
My BFF -
will be my Guest Blogger.
will be my Guest Blogger.
Her topic will be of interest to individuals and small businesses who are interested in business and tax advice.
Susan is my "go to" person when I need advice.
I can't wait! See her blog:
December 2012 London MLS Listing Stats
232 - Listings
147 - Sales
$259,836 - Average Sale Price
Sunday, 20 January 2013
Five Most Effective Ways to Invest in Your Career: Method 5
Art by Juergen Schmidt bhjschmidt@hotmail.com
Method 5.
Invest in Your Family and Personal Life:
Invest in Your Family and Personal Life:
Create Balance and Strengthen Your Career.
My family and personal friends are an essential component to my career success. They help clear my mind and enrich my points of view.
Engaging in activities separate from your career allows you to broaden your observations through a different lens and appreciate new types of ideas and ideals that can help shape your thinking and contribute to your professional growth.
Invest the right way and more effectively manage your career. Think of your investment as a personal enrichment process: an investment that is always working for you because it focuses on making you a better person both in and outside of the workplace.
From Glenn Llopis - The Immigrant's Perspective - Forbes
- Email or follow-me on Twitter @GlennLlopis. Like us on Facebook! Join our LinkedIn Group.
- Visit Glenn Llopis Training (online video-based training) and receive 15% off with the code “GLG“
My take on Glenn Llopis article:
All work and no play makes us very dull people. Having a career in Real Estate sales includes "time of the essence" moments. Not all the time though. I have found that when I treated my personal time as an important "appointment", everyone wins - my family, my clients, my life.
That concludes the series about ways to invest in your business. I promise next week will be fun and informative!
What's Happening this Week?
- Real Estate Career Night
All work and no play makes us very dull people. Having a career in Real Estate sales includes "time of the essence" moments. Not all the time though. I have found that when I treated my personal time as an important "appointment", everyone wins - my family, my clients, my life.
That concludes the series about ways to invest in your business. I promise next week will be fun and informative!
What's Happening this Week?
- Real Estate Career Night
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at 7:00pm in our training room at my office!
Open to everyone - including seasoned Realtors looking for a new, better way - as well as people wondering if Real Estate is a career for them.
Call or text me at 519-671-2773 so that I can save you a seat and answer any questions. It's a good day!
COMING SOON!
Listen up my Real Estate investors!
My BFF + Susan Jameson, CMA
will be my Guest Blogger.
will be my Guest Blogger.
Her topic will be of interest to individuals and small businesses who are interested in business and tax advice.
Susan is my "go to" person when I need advice.
I can't wait! See her blog:
December 2012 London MLS Listing Stats
232 - Listings
147 - Sales
$259,836 - Average Sale Price
Look for London Listings by going to my website www.sellinglondonon.com to find the latest listings
Sunday, 13 January 2013
Four of Five Most Effective Ways to Invest in Your Career
Art by Andrea Linker @ Facebook page: In Memory of Andrea Linker: Looking Back
Method 4. Invest in a Career Coach:
Sustain Your Momentum
Make career management a new best practice; a process that becomes an embedded part of your daily activities, goals and objectives. If possible, invest in a career coach to increase your commitment levels and hold yourself accountable. Today’s competitive landscape requires you to stay on track by investing in someone that can provide you with the tools and perspective to keep you focused.
From Glenn Llopis - The Immigrant's Perspective - Forbes
- Email or follow-me on Twitter @GlennLlopis. Like us on Facebook! Join our LinkedIn Group.
- Visit Glenn Llopis Training (online video-based training) and receive 15% off with the code
- “GLG“
My thoughts:
Yes! I get derailed all the time by the distraction (or delusion) of being busy. I have adopted some methods to help keep my on track. In addition to a coach, I have regular appointments to call or meet other Realtors who I respect for accountability sessions. I use a unique appointment book that Rob Ruddell shared with me that keeps my goals, my tasks and my appointments front and centre. Time management is key to business and by extension - personal life happiness.
What's New and Exciting this Week?
Ignite topic: 4-1-1 Time Management: Show and Tell!
Sharing our 411 for the week and for January. Those new and not so new to 411 time management can review and learn together.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at 9:15 in our training room at my office!
Sharing our 411 for the week and for January. Those new and not so new to 411 time management can review and learn together.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at 9:15 in our training room at my office!
Free and is open to everyone - that includes you!
Call or text me at 519-671-2773 so that I can save you a seat and answer any questions. It's a good day!
Interested in a career in Real Estate?
Let's Talk!
Call or Text me at 519-671-2773
or email info@sellinglondonon.com
December 2012 London MLS Listing Stats
232 - Listings
147 - Sales
$259,836 - Average Sale Price
See the newest Listings
by going to my website
Sunday, 6 January 2013
Three of Five Most Effective Ways to Invest in Your Career
Art by Juergen Schmidt @bhjschmidt@hotmail.com
Step Three:
Invest in the Right Relationships
Invest in the Right Relationships
Give Them Time and Attention. Build a personal advisory board who can properly guide your career goals. Identify your circle of influence. Who are they today? Are they guiding you rightly? Are you truly investing in these relationships in ways that are continually helping you move your career in the direction you want it to go?
Invest in how to network the right way. Your networking should be viewed as a professional development boot camp (read about this on Glenn's website cited below). Learn to value your time and how to connect with the right people.
Nurture the relationships that matter most. Give them proper time and attention and keep the most meaningful relationships active at all times.
From Glenn Llopis - The Immigrant's Perspective - Forbes
- Email or follow-me on Twitter @GlennLlopis. Like us on Facebook!
- Join our LinkedIn Group.
- Visit Glenn Llopis Training
I am attracted to people who are smarter and more influencial than I am. I have relied on their experience, wisdom, support and SANITY when making significant personal and business decisions to take my life in the direction I wanted to go. Thank you Jim, Richard, Jane, Jeff, Maria, Iny, Susan, Lilly.
What's New and Exciting this Week?
4-1-1 Time Management seminar on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at noon at my office!
This seminar is free and is open to everyone - that includes you!
Call or text me at 519-671-2773 so that I can save you a seat or answer any questions. I'm so excited!
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Interested in a career in Real Estate?
Let's Talk!
Call or Text me at 519-671-2773
or email info@sellinglondonon.com
December 2012 London MLS Listing Stats
232 - Listings
147 - Sales
$259,836 - Average Sale Price
See the newest Listings
by going to my website
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
5 Most Effective Ways to Invest in Your Career: #2
| Art by Juergen Schmidt @bhjschmidt@hotmail.com |
Five Most Effective Ways to Invest in Your Career:
Step 2. Never stop Learning.
Step 2. Never stop Learning.
Never assume that you don’t need to get smarter, wiser and more strategic about how to better manage your career. Be proactive. Get to know the goals the industry you are serving desires to achieve and how you can contribute.
Build relationships with key thought leaders.
Identify the best executive search firms that can support the career path you seek – and get to know what your direct competitors are doing to secure the position(s) you may be targeting
.... From Glenn Llopis - The Immigrant's Perspective - Forbes. Email or follow-me on Twitter @GlennLlopis. Like us on Facebook! Join our LinkedIn Group. Visit Glenn Llopis Training (online video-based training) and receive 15% off with the code “GLG
Interested in a career in Real Estate?
Let's Talk!
December 2012 London MLS Listing Statistics
232 - Listings
147 - Sales
$259,836 - Average Sale Price
Monday, 29 October 2012
5 Most Effective Ways to Invest in Your Career: #1
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| Art by Juergen Schmidt bhjschmidt@hotmail.com |
1. Invest in Your Strengths
To get your mindset in the right place, try this: the next time you are in a meeting, carefully observe your colleagues. Notice the dynamics in the room – and begin to ask yourself: what are other people doing to invest in the betterment of their careers? The ultimate prize is to find happiness in your career and in your work by fueling your strengths and passion.
.....From Glenn Llopis - The Immigrant's Perspective - Forbes ...Email or follow-me on Twitter @GlennLlopis. Like us on Facebook! Join our LinkedIn Group. Or visit Glenn Llopis Training (online video-based training) and receive 15% off with the code “GLG“
Interested in a career in Real Estate? Let's Talk! Send me an email to info@sellinglondonon.com
October 19-26, 2012 Residential Real Estate activity in London:
42 - New Listings
10 - Pending Sales
19 - Firm Sales
12 - Price Changes
27 - Expired Listings
Look for London Listings by going to my website www.sellinglondonon.com to find the latest listings
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