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Getting Started
October 27, 2008. 10:30 PM. My Blackberry task master reminds me this is the Monday I slated to begin the MREA Certificate Program: Principles of Commercial Real Estate. Technically there is still 1.5 hours left in the day. The Workbook weighs heavily on my desk. My Blackberry further reminds me, this is the Monday I am to begin my Principles of Commercial Real Estateblog. Join me, as I scan the TOC, open the first chapter, and begin the steps towards achieving certification as a Commercial Realtor. Hear one, Do one, Teach one. Lifelong...
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Gathering Materials by Sharon Lancaster (RE/MAX professionals) on Tue, Nov, 4, 2008 12:06 PM Categories:Learning Commercial Back to Blog The Commercial Real Estate Certificate Program is similar to other Manitoba Real Estate Association courses, in that it requires extensive reading and memorizing from the Canadian Real Estate Encyclopedia, as well as the Provincial Real Estate Reference Manual, Manitoba Edition. A 500 page Workbook and Assignment Booklet complete the study package. Weighing in at just over 20 lbs. the study materials are...
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IC&I Terminology by Sharon Lancaster (RE/MAX professionals) on Tue, Nov, 4, 2008 10:38 PM Categories:Terminology Back to Blog Commercial Real Estate is divided into 3 distinct groups: Industry - Warehouse, Manufacturing or Integrated Warehouse/Manufacturing space, purchased or leased along with areas designated as Office space. Some yard storage or parking may also be required. The sale or purchase of raw or serviced land to developers and owners/users is included within the Industrial Real Estate grouping. Business (Commercial)...
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More Definitions by Sharon Lancaster (RE/MAX professionals) on Sat, Dec, 6, 2008 12:15 AM Categories:Learning Commercial Back to Blog Are you a User or an Investor? There are two main types of commercial customers: 1. The Users who are seeking a property that will house their business. Their main concerns are location, visibility and the prestige that will accompany a particular property or location. Buying decisions will be affected by the buildings’ age, or newness of the property, the neighborhood, safety for staff, security,...
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Land Transfer Tax – inequities by Sharon Lancaster on Tue, Dec, 1, 2009 01:20 AM IT IS TIME TO ACT NOW WINNIPEG – WinnipegREALTORS® is calling on the provincial government to provide relief to home buyers in its upcoming March 25th provincial budget by modifying the significant revenues it generates on property purchases in this province. The province has seen its LTT revenues increase from $31.0.million in 2006 to $44.8 million in 2008, a 44% increase. In a November 2007… Read More… Post...
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