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Great New Web Site for Homeowners!

Almost every year for the past 15 years, I have spent four mid-Summer days at a Conference in San Francisco called Inman Real Estate Connect. It is a chance for REALTORS, Boards, Associations and technology/social media junkies to get together and talk about the future. A search here will show that I have written blogs about this event before. One of my favorite sessions is called "Innovation Showcase" or I call it....."The new kids on the block". There were 4 Presentations: Yobongo.com, Skygrid.com, ThinkNear.com...Continue Reading...

Toronto Real Estate: High Park Penthouse Steps to Subway

I have just listed this amazing opportunity to live within steps from High Park and the Bloor Subway.  It is a 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom Condominium over 1846 Square Feet with a large Terrace, Vaulted Ceilings, Skylights, Hardwood Floors and Custom Finishes throughout. Check out the Video below and come to the Open House either Tuesday, February 16th, 11:30-1:00 or February 20 & 21 from 2-4 PM at 32 Gothic Avenue #7. Asking $949,000! [realestateshows]469189[/realestateshows]Continue Reading...

TRAVEL: Antarctica, Part 3

Here is Part 3 of our trip from Santiago Chile to Rio de Janeiro with 4 days in Antarctica... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=669xQFSx6w4[/youtube] Here are the photos of our trip to Antarctica, a 20 day cruise on HollandAmerica from Chile to Brazil. (more...)Continue Reading...

TRAVEL: Antarctica Trip Part 1

Here is Part 1 of our photos of Antarctica. The trip was from Santiago Chile' to Rio de Janeiro and is in 3 parts. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcZOSqkQVuU[/youtube] Here are the photos of our trip to Antarctica, a 20 day cruise on HollandAmerica from Chile to Brazil. (more...)Continue Reading...

Hooked on Travel and My Video Pocket Camera.

Giving you an update for the next few weeks and talking about how much I love my Video Pocket Camera, a VadoHD by Creative Labs . Any thoughts? Comments below?Continue Reading...

Happy Holidays!! That Time of Year Again! CALENDAR TIME!

Holiday Season is a lot of fun but it does mean a normal slowing of the Toronto Real Estate market , a time for me to catch up with "routine maintenance", holidays and...CALENDARS! I have mailed out a lot of calendars to my snail-mailing group but wanted to let you know that I do have some leftovers that are looking for a home for the next year. Feel free to email me your mailing address at mail@richardsilver.com and I will be happy to send you...Continue Reading...

Some Underwater Friends from Sea World San Diego.

Our last day in San Diego was spent at Sea World. It was definitely not as good as the San Diego Zoo but we got some good shots of Dolphins and Whales, with more to come, in the next few days... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXmbJ5LoMgo[/youtube]Continue Reading...

If You Missed the Toronto Pride Parade 2009.

 I could'nt be there but it looks like it was a big success, so if you missed the Toronto Pride Parade 2009 but wanted to see some great photos of the event, check out these Flickr photos. They are from "photosapience's photostream" and are worth the visit. Also check out today's article on BlogTO about Pride Parade 2009.Continue Reading...

Real Estate: The Importance of Photos, Virtual Tours and Video.

[flv]http://thatinterviewguy.com/Richard_Silver_at_2008_Orlando_NAR.flv[/flv] Recently, I was at the National Association Of  REALTORS Conference and was Interviewed by Michael Krisa, A.K.A. "That Interview Guy". He asked me about my thoughts on Virtual Tours, Photos, and Video. Check out the Video above and feel free to comment....but not about my hair..It was the end of a long day.Continue Reading...

INDIA: The Trip of a Lifetime

It was almost a year ago today that we were preparing to head off on our "Trip of a Lifetime" to India. It was everything we hoped for and more. It is with horror that we heard of the attacks in Mumbai this past week. India is a country of contrast; rich and poor, young and old, history and modernism, beauty and ugliness...The Indian people are lovely, welcoming, peaceful people, with a history of art, music and dance. Rather than saying any...Continue Reading...