Signature Service Real Estate is pleased to announce Ashley Schmaltz as the new Sales Office Manager for Signature Service Real Estate Medicine Hat. Jointly with Glen Chapman, licensed since 1982 and the highly respected Managing Broker of the Medicine Hat office since 1996, Schmaltz will guide, train, and manage the daily operations of the Signature Service Real Estate Office.
I have two dogs- two very well behaved large dogs. One is an eleven year-old border collie and the second is a 15 month old Catahoula leopard & lab mix. The city of Medicine Hat is a dog owner’s heaven. With the parks and the off-leash areas, any dog owner would be thrilled to live here. 
When I was a kid, I used to call it ‘taking a left around the world.’ You’ve seen them – Those people who can’t seem to remember to switch off their turn signal.
What does February mean to you? Are you thinking about spring? Are you hoping that a groundhog will tell us that winter is nearly over? Or do you think of love and romance and hopeful beginnings.
Eventually we all end up in the same place. Whether your family is quickly outgrowing your home or you’re seeing the last of your children packing to move on into the realm of adulthood, many of us find that it’s time to find a new home that better fits our needs. 
Last night I savoured a rare moment of pleasure while watching 'American Idol.' I’m sure most of you have seen an episode or two in the 10 seasons this show has been broadcasting through the airwaves. This year, in particular, I have been interested to see how things would be without the infamous Simon and Paula as judges on the show. The show had become stale for me, almost predictable, and that took all the fun out of watching. Much to my surprise the newly acquired judges, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, have rejuvenated my interest and I can once again, wholeheartedly say that I am delightfully interested. 
New home buyers have a sea of regulations, rules and guidelines to wade through on their way to purchasing their dream home. Those guidelines have just gotten an adjustment as Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has tightened up mortgage guidelines. While changes have been expected, many industry professionals are relieved that the changes are relatively minor.
pecially come to enjoy the shows about real estate, but one of my favourites is Income Property. If you haven’t seen it, it’s about people who have, usually, purchased a home with the intent to rent out part of it to help cover the mortgage. The host comes in, looks at the property and then helps to renovate it to make it a beautiful rental suite. At the end, almost invariably, the home owner is thrilled with the outcome and is able to earn a large percentage of their mortgage with the rental.
You approach with a sense of excitement. The perfectly manicured lawn and the beautifully groomed brushes frame the perfect home for you and your family. Already, without setting foot in the door, you’re ready to buy, so you step into your new castle and can only wonder: What were they thinking?