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How We Finished 2011 As was the case in November, December unit sales in Cambridge exceeded those of the last four years. Units sold rose above the average of the last four years by approximately 22%.  As a result, the... [ more ]

November saw unit sales in Cambridge exceed those of the last four years. Units sold rose above the average of the last four years by close to 40%.  As a result, the cumulative total for the first eleven months rose by 6.6% above the average of the last four years. The three-month moving... [ more ]

In Cambridge, unit sales for October remained above the average of the last four years by approximately 8%.  As a result, the cumulative total for the first ten months also remained 4% above the average of the last four years. The three-month moving average of average selling prices for... [ more ]

Just three days left until our fundraiser for the Canadian Sunshine Kids Foundation. We just had a meeting of the organizing team and everyone is hyped at the great silent auction items and door prizes. Featured auction items this year include signed jerseys from Martin Brodeur and David... [ more ]

In Cambridge, unit sales for September rose above the average of the last four years by approximately 8%.  As a result, the cumulative total for the first nine months increased close to 4% above the average of the last four years. The three-month moving average of average selling prices for... [ more ]

An unhealthy diet is linked to about one third of all cancer cases. Here are the top "all-star foods" that can protect you. Cancer is no longer thought to be solely the product of factors outside of our control such as heredity or accidental contact with toxic pollutants. In fact,... [ more ]

  Eating in-season produce supports local agriculture and helps keep food costs lower. And during the fall harvest season it’s also incredibly yummy. Here’s a guide to some of the nutritional powerhouses that are in season, and some easy and simple ideas for how to prepare... [ more ]

Boomers have been known for breaking boundaries; and changing the traditional student image has become one more notch on the belt. In January of this year, AARP reported that leading-edge boomers, ages 50 to 59, are the most emphatic about changing careers to a service career. The study... [ more ]

Our 7th Sunshine Kids Mini-Golf Tournament is October 28th We at Prudential Grand Valley Realty are shifting into high gear getting ready for our annual Sunshine Kids Mini Golf event. This is our major fund raiser of the year and we’re hoping to top $15,000 to donate to the children we... [ more ]

In Cambridge, unit sales continued to track the average of the last four years and were 5% above the average for August. As a result, the cumulative total for the first eight months continued at 3% above the average of the last four years. The three-month moving average of average selling... [ more ]

Some nutrients work better as a team. Give your body a boost with these healthy food pairings. We often refer to food as “fuel”, but things aren’t quite so simple. There are countless chemical reactions going on in our body that require certain vitamins, proteins and fats for... [ more ]

Get a grip – and a good education. Get married. Don’t gain weight. These are some of the keys to long life for boomer men, according to a US study.   In fact, nine factors in all were identified as good predictors of which 50-plus men would live healthily into their 80s and... [ more ]

Like so many others, my wife and I have decided to do some home renovations thinking that in a few years it will be time for us to sell and down-size. So in what renovations do we invest our hard-earned money? Where will we get our best payback when we sell? Being a licensed Realtor®,... [ more ]

I've been reading about consumer trends again and came across this interesting one: As good health is now as important to some consumers as having the biggest, newest or shiniest status symbols, growing numbers of consumers will expect health products and services to prevent misery if not... [ more ]

These super spices and healthy herbs add a dash of flavour -- and good health -- to your favourite foods. Herbs and spices are about more than turning a bland dish into a culinary feat: they also add a dash of healthy benefits to your food. Did you know, for example, that there are as many... [ more ]