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How Many Homes Are There At Sooke’s Sunriver Estates?

…And answers to other frequently asked questions about Sunriver Estates in Sooke – one of the most popular new neighbourhoods in the greater Victoria, BC area. Because I write a lot about Sooke, I get plenty of questions about living here, working here, and of course, about the neighbourhoods. Sunriver Estates is a huge master-plannedContinue reading “How Many Homes Are There At Sooke’s Sunriver Estates?”

Sooke Spirit Festival was a Success – Sailpast Video

This past Saturday saw the 2nd annual Sooke Spirit Festival which was a resounding success. What started as a small event in a snowstorm last year, grew into a well organized and well attended family affair this year. I was driving the lead boat (the Coast Guard Auxiliary boat) in the sailpast, and managed toContinue reading “Sooke Spirit Festival was a Success – Sailpast Video”

Social Media, Web Marketing, and SEO Training In Victoria BC [Video]

I’m pleased to announce that I will be teaching web marketing and social media training in Victoria, BC starting next month. Reachd.com has approached me to be their Victoria instructor. The 3-hour classes are taught in the afternoon, and are ideal for anyone in any small business who wants to learn how to capitalize onContinue reading “Social Media, Web Marketing, and SEO Training In Victoria BC [Video]”

Tim Ayres at NAR 2009 Conference San Diego Day 3 [Video]

I had a busy day at the convention today. I caught the last part of a session on social media, but I’m glad I missed most of it. It wasn’t a really good session – the presenters were unprepared, and didn’t really seem to understand social media. For example, when talking about blogging, they didn’tContinue reading “Tim Ayres at NAR 2009 Conference San Diego Day 3 [Video]”

Tim Ayres at NAR Conference 2009 San Diego Day 2 – Trade Show [VIDEO]

Today I went to several sessions in the morning and spent part of the afternoon wandering around the massive trade show at the National Association of REALTORS® Convention in San Diego. There was quite literally just about everything you can think of that might possibly be related to real estate on the floor. Virtual tourContinue reading “Tim Ayres at NAR Conference 2009 San Diego Day 2 – Trade Show [VIDEO]”

Tim Ayres at NAR Conference 2009 San Diego – Day 1 – Social Media and Gender Differences [Video]

Day 1 of the NAR Convention in San Diego was very productive – I saw two sessions today and unfortunately was shut out of a third due to it being full. The Introduction to Social Media session was great. As a REALTOR® who puts himself out there online using social media like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,Continue reading “Tim Ayres at NAR Conference 2009 San Diego – Day 1 – Social Media and Gender Differences [Video]”

Tim Ayres at NAR 2009 Conference in San Diego with VREB [Video]

We arrived today in San Diego for the NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) Conference 2009. There will be approximately 20,000 delegates from all over the world at the convention, which is bound to be exciting, fun, and informative. I am here as part of the delegation from the Victoria Real Estate Board. I am aContinue reading “Tim Ayres at NAR 2009 Conference in San Diego with VREB [Video]”

Sooke Biz Net Inaugural Event – Thursday

Are you in business in the Sooke region? The newly formed Sooke Biz Net business networking group is hosting its inaugural event tomorrow night, Thursday, June 25th. The idea behind Sooke Biz Net is that it will be different from other business networking groups. Gone is the exclusivity and structured format. We’ve thrown the traditionalContinue reading “Sooke Biz Net Inaugural Event – Thursday”

The 25 Random Things Meme

If you’re on Facebook, you’ve seen this one floating around the intertubes for a couple of weeks. I was actually beginning to think (worry?) it’d pass over me without getting tagged, but now I’ve been tagged thrice at least 5 times. 1. I was born in Vancouver General Hospital, and lived a pretty sheltered existenceContinue reading “The 25 Random Things Meme”