Realtors in NS
Jul 7th 2008, 12:01 am
#31
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Re: Realtors in NS
What happened to that fella who was always going on about the north shore then suddenly became a realtor? I haven't seen a post from him at every opportunity for a while?
Rachel
PS We have been in the Annapolis Valley for a week now and are loving every minute - isn't NS fab!!
Rachel
PS We have been in the Annapolis Valley for a week now and are loving every minute - isn't NS fab!!
Jul 7th 2008, 12:39 am
#32
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Re: Realtors in NS
Hi Corky,\
They were completely underwhelmed by the whole experience, thanks for asking!
I was a nervous wreck for the whole journey, and when I picked them up in cargo, Miller said "hello" like nothing had happened! then he talked all the way to the valley, together with a few squarks from the macaws for company.
It's been hard work getting them used to the time difference, and new cages, which make the macaws look like budgies they are so huge - great having America on the doorstep lol
45 days quarantine in their "bedroom"then they can go outside and experience some of this glorious weather in a flight hubby is going to build for them, allegedly.
How's things with you?
Rachel
They were completely underwhelmed by the whole experience, thanks for asking!
I was a nervous wreck for the whole journey, and when I picked them up in cargo, Miller said "hello" like nothing had happened! then he talked all the way to the valley, together with a few squarks from the macaws for company.
It's been hard work getting them used to the time difference, and new cages, which make the macaws look like budgies they are so huge - great having America on the doorstep lol
45 days quarantine in their "bedroom"then they can go outside and experience some of this glorious weather in a flight hubby is going to build for them, allegedly.
How's things with you?
Rachel
Jul 7th 2008, 2:19 pm
#33
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Re: Realtors in NS
Hi Corky,\
They were completely underwhelmed by the whole experience, thanks for asking!
I was a nervous wreck for the whole journey, and when I picked them up in cargo, Miller said "hello" like nothing had happened! then he talked all the way to the valley, together with a few squarks from the macaws for company.
It's been hard work getting them used to the time difference, and new cages, which make the macaws look like budgies they are so huge - great having America on the doorstep lol
45 days quarantine in their "bedroom"then they can go outside and experience some of this glorious weather in a flight hubby is going to build for them, allegedly.
How's things with you?
Rachel
They were completely underwhelmed by the whole experience, thanks for asking!
I was a nervous wreck for the whole journey, and when I picked them up in cargo, Miller said "hello" like nothing had happened! then he talked all the way to the valley, together with a few squarks from the macaws for company.
It's been hard work getting them used to the time difference, and new cages, which make the macaws look like budgies they are so huge - great having America on the doorstep lol
45 days quarantine in their "bedroom"then they can go outside and experience some of this glorious weather in a flight hubby is going to build for them, allegedly.
How's things with you?
Rachel
We are doing just great and enjoying the weather and wishing for a bit of rain, the woods are so dry right now...the garden could use a downpour also.
Glad the move went well and the parrots are safe and sound.
Jul 7th 2008, 9:02 pm
#34
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Re: Realtors in NS
Hi
Wondering if anyone can recommend a realtor for the Halifax area. We are going on a recci in a couple of weeks and want to sort out viewing some properties areas. I have had a couple of PMs already with recommendations (thanks to those who have already provided recommendations) but I'm going to take the advice and try out 3 to see which one suits us. I only need one more recommendation.
Thanks
Rgilbert
Wondering if anyone can recommend a realtor for the Halifax area. We are going on a recci in a couple of weeks and want to sort out viewing some properties areas. I have had a couple of PMs already with recommendations (thanks to those who have already provided recommendations) but I'm going to take the advice and try out 3 to see which one suits us. I only need one more recommendation.
Thanks
Rgilbert
Jul 8th 2008, 5:52 am
#35
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Re: Realtors in NS
What happened to that fella who was always going on about the north shore then suddenly became a realtor? I haven't seen a post from him at every opportunity for a while?
Rachel
PS We have been in the Annapolis Valley for a week now and are loving every minute - isn't NS fab!!
Rachel
PS We have been in the Annapolis Valley for a week now and are loving every minute - isn't NS fab!!
Great to hear you are enjoying NS and the Annapolis Valley is a lovely place to live.
He (ontheboatout) became a sort after Realtor without the help of BE, unlike some mentioned on this thread. Just keep an eye on the UK Sunday papers or the Halifax Herald.
He originaly came on this site because of our experiences of the CI Stream and to let people know about this quicker way of getting residency in NS. Unfortunately just the mention of being on the beautiful North Shore would attract many negative responses from those with maybe something to lose if people started looking further afield than the Halifax area.
Jul 8th 2008, 6:09 am
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Re: Realtors in NS
He (ontheboatout) does not need to PM anyone, he is so busy being a successful Realtor covering from Halifax airport and all areas north, but especially the beautiful North Shore and the exclusive Fox Harbr Resort.
Jul 8th 2008, 7:14 am
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Re: Realtors in NS
I am glad that he has found his path. I would wish anyone well who makes a success of their life by honest means.
I kind of agree that the mere mention of the North Shore bought ridicule by the time he stopped posting, but in all fairness, he was prone to some very bizarre comments which got him something of a reputation.
Your posts on the other hand were generally more tempered and it was unfortunate that you were tarred by the same brush.
I do appreciate that you both have a passion for where you live, but their were times when your partner slated everywhere but the North Shore.
The North Shore is an area of NS that I have yet to explore in detail, but I fully intend to see more of it and I am sure that I will find it to be a beautiful place.
As for PM'ing people, others who have stopped posting but continued to read posts have built up business contacts through PM's when they were stopped from doing it in other ways (I have first hand experience of being approached in this way). When people see ex regular posters who are now in business reading but not posting it does sow the seeds of suspicion.
If my suspicions are wrong and he has just been reading out of interest then I will be happy to apologize for my comment.
I kind of agree that the mere mention of the North Shore bought ridicule by the time he stopped posting, but in all fairness, he was prone to some very bizarre comments which got him something of a reputation.
Your posts on the other hand were generally more tempered and it was unfortunate that you were tarred by the same brush.
I do appreciate that you both have a passion for where you live, but their were times when your partner slated everywhere but the North Shore.
The North Shore is an area of NS that I have yet to explore in detail, but I fully intend to see more of it and I am sure that I will find it to be a beautiful place.
As for PM'ing people, others who have stopped posting but continued to read posts have built up business contacts through PM's when they were stopped from doing it in other ways (I have first hand experience of being approached in this way). When people see ex regular posters who are now in business reading but not posting it does sow the seeds of suspicion.
If my suspicions are wrong and he has just been reading out of interest then I will be happy to apologize for my comment.
Jul 8th 2008, 2:43 pm
#38
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Re: Realtors in NS
We used Dennis Doyle, and could not recommend him highly enough! (http://www.preacanada.com/halifax/do...ent.php?ID=665)
He's a quality guy and - in stark contrast to the estate agents we dealt with in the UK - is completely honest!
He has helped us buy two properties in Dartmouth (one we live in, and one we rent out), both of which weren't even on the market when we got in to see them, so he has good contacts as well!
We didn't know anything about houses/housebuying, but he guided us through the process from start to finish. Top notch really.
He's a quality guy and - in stark contrast to the estate agents we dealt with in the UK - is completely honest!
He has helped us buy two properties in Dartmouth (one we live in, and one we rent out), both of which weren't even on the market when we got in to see them, so he has good contacts as well!
We didn't know anything about houses/housebuying, but he guided us through the process from start to finish. Top notch really.
Jul 8th 2008, 3:43 pm
#39
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Re: Realtors in NS
I am glad that he has found his path. I would wish anyone well who makes a success of their life by honest means.
I kind of agree that the mere mention of the North Shore bought ridicule by the time he stopped posting, but in all fairness, he was prone to some very bizarre comments which got him something of a reputation.
Your posts on the other hand were generally more tempered and it was unfortunate that you were tarred by the same brush.
I do appreciate that you both have a passion for where you live, but their were times when your partner slated everywhere but the North Shore.
The North Shore is an area of NS that I have yet to explore in detail, but I fully intend to see more of it and I am sure that I will find it to be a beautiful place.
As for PM'ing people, others who have stopped posting but continued to read posts have built up business contacts through PM's when they were stopped from doing it in other ways (I have first hand experience of being approached in this way). When people see ex regular posters who are now in business reading but not posting it does sow the seeds of suspicion.
If my suspicions are wrong and he has just been reading out of interest then I will be happy to apologize for my comment.
I kind of agree that the mere mention of the North Shore bought ridicule by the time he stopped posting, but in all fairness, he was prone to some very bizarre comments which got him something of a reputation.
Your posts on the other hand were generally more tempered and it was unfortunate that you were tarred by the same brush.
I do appreciate that you both have a passion for where you live, but their were times when your partner slated everywhere but the North Shore.
The North Shore is an area of NS that I have yet to explore in detail, but I fully intend to see more of it and I am sure that I will find it to be a beautiful place.
As for PM'ing people, others who have stopped posting but continued to read posts have built up business contacts through PM's when they were stopped from doing it in other ways (I have first hand experience of being approached in this way). When people see ex regular posters who are now in business reading but not posting it does sow the seeds of suspicion.
If my suspicions are wrong and he has just been reading out of interest then I will be happy to apologize for my comment.
Do you know when you will be moving over? It sounds like the Eastern Shore is also getting known. It is an area I have believed would start to get quite popular. It is very hot here at the moment mid to late 30's. Summer is here at last after quite an unusually long winter.
Jul 8th 2008, 4:17 pm
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Re: Realtors in NS
We should be here early next month all being well. We have had a much longer than average wait for my WP, but as soon as it comes we will be booking our flights. Glad to hear that the weather is good, I am quite fed up of rain at the moment.
Jul 8th 2008, 4:34 pm
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Re: Realtors in NS
Whats up with the WP.....why is it taking so long?
Jul 8th 2008, 4:42 pm
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Who knows? There seems to be some delays at the CHC London. I am assured that it is at the final stage of processing and have been told not to ask again (we only asked twice in 6 months - hardly unreasonable).
I am tearing my hair out at the moment as you can see if you read a couple of the WP threads in the immigration section. Everyone assures me that there is no problem with the application but I am still going mad.
We were planning on flying out on 30th July but that flight is full now so we are looking at either 2nd or 6th August.
I just can't wait to be there.
I am tearing my hair out at the moment as you can see if you read a couple of the WP threads in the immigration section. Everyone assures me that there is no problem with the application but I am still going mad.
We were planning on flying out on 30th July but that flight is full now so we are looking at either 2nd or 6th August.
I just can't wait to be there.
