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CERTAIN well-known cities in the world owe their fame to some unique aspect of the city’s architecture or to an artistic masterpiece that has been handed down through history as an almost chance bequest. This is true of the town of Pisa, here in Italy. The name of this onetime maritime republic would be almost unknown today were it not for the famous leaning tower that has stood there for more than 700 years.

A visit to the Tower of Pisa is an unusual experience, and should you happen to visit it together with the “expert” who accompanied me on my visit, then you will enjoy it all the more. Let me tell you about it.

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Ever since the first baby of the post-Second World War generation arrived in the world, the boomers have influenced every aspect of society and have pretty much had and done things their own way. Even now, as the leading edge of the generation has passed 55 years of age, nothing has changed, as affluent boomers are raising the bar on how and where they plan to live in their retirement years. According to a report of the Urban Futures Institute the aging Canadian population will consistently dominate real estate markets just about everywhere in the country.

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Much has been written about the so-called housing bubble in the United States. After growing exponentially for several years, housing prices in many markets are inching downward. Some analysts are even calling this a buyer’s market, especially for condominiums. If you’ve been holding off buying property, or have thought that the cost is out of your reach, it may be time to take the plunge and reach for your American dream.

Location, Location, Location

When it comes to real estate, it’s all about location. Despite reports of inflated real estate prices, there are many areas around the country where luxury remains affordable. In East Tennessee, for example, luxurious lakefront condominiums are both available and affordable. Imagine waking up

to expansive views of both a gorgeous lake and the beautiful Smokey Mountains.

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In real estate it pays to steer clear of blunders. Every Agent will tell you so, adding also with a very serious, monochrome facial expression the like normally reserved for weddings or funerals, that blunders in real estate are very costly. What not every Agent will tell you, however, is that sometimes we - the Agents - are the ones making the blunders. I was reviewing the other day a collection of very funny newspaper ads I have gathered throughout my eighteen years of real estate practice. Today it is very easy to correct an error on the Internet with just a couple of clicks of the mouse. But only a few short years ago we did not have

the benefit of computers with all the whistles and bells like websites, blogs, electronic newsletters and ads. The electronic era was in its infancy and the World of Real Estate was primarily a printed world. Which meant that a blundered newspaper ad, for example, was going to be delivered into each and every household in town before it could be corrected, much to the detriment of the author. And in the impetus and stress of real estate sales and sometimes merely for an abundance of zeal, some of those ads did not reach the intended results. You be the judge …

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Touring visitors around Ottawa is one of those pleasures that just gets better and better as you uncover more intricate history, attractions and unique sights. The Capital City of Canada, Ottawa, could also be dubbed ‘The Museum Capital of Canada’. With over 13 major museums, a dozen government attractions, and an extensive Art Gallery, there is something to satisfy every curiosity, every history buff, every art connoisseur and every entertainment taste. You could literally spend months touring this Museum Gem of Canada.

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