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Second + Main – Plans, Prices, Availability
At a Glance
- located at the gateway to Mount Pleasant
- 12-storey mixed-use concrete building
- 226 residences
- 13,000 sq ft commercial space
- 3,500 sq ft artist production space
- 226 residences
- public plaza & cultural space
- walking distance to Olympic Village
- numerous nearby craft breweries
Where Life Intersects
Create Properties brings you 226 smartly-crafted homes, where vibrant culture and community connect at the centre of the City.
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Pricing for Second + Main
This project is currently in its pre-construction phase. Pricing has not yet been made public. For priority access to updates on Second + Main, signing up to our VIP list is strongly recommended.
Floor Plans for Second + Main
Finalized floor plans have not yet been released for this development’s 226 residential units. A mix of 23 studios, 145 1-bedrooms, and 58 2-bedrooms has been proposed. Interested buyers should contact me to discuss plans, prices, and availability.
Amenities at Second + Main
Second + Main has been designed around an outdoor public plaza to give it a maximum amount of sunlight throughout the year. A 3,500 sq ft artist production space fronting East 3rd Avenue is also linked to the courtyard to offer opportunities for cultural programming. A fitness room with an adjoining outdoor patio is located on Level 8. Level 12 features an amenity space with a large outdoor patio that includes two communal tables and a children’s play area. A green roof will also provide residents with garden plots and storage for gardening supplies.
Parking and Storage
Second + Main will provide 297 underground parking spaces, including 48 with electric vehicle charging stations, 19 for visitors, nine handicap, 35 commercial stalls, and four for artist studios. Two Class A loading bays are located underground, while three Class B loading bays are located at grade for residential, artist studio, and retail uses. Secure underground bicycle storage will be available with 329 Class A stalls. Another 12 Class B bicycle stalls are at grade.
Maintenance Fees at Second + Main
Details included with final pricing information.
Developer Team for Second + Main
Create Properties is a Vancouver-based development company dedicated to building exciting places to live, work, and play. By bringing their international finance, development, and construction management expertise together with the finest consultants and partners Vancouver has to offer, they work with the best to Create the best.
Expected Completion for Second + Main
To be announced
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Chandler economic news continues to impress
Chandler Jobs
It was announced in Chandler this week that Walgreens pharmacy will be relocating to the Price Corridor adding 500 new jobs. Walgreens will be moving into a new 60,000 sqft center. The new jobs are reported to be high paying pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other leadership roles, according to Walgreens. The new facility is expected to be operational by the fall.
Chandler Development
Chandler has done a fantastic job over the last few years of having a business growth plan that has lead to the development of the Price Corridor. This section of Price Road along the 101 and 202 has become a destination place for many large companies and high tech start ups to land. The location, cost of living and schools have led thousands to jobs to relocate here over the last couple of years. In recent years Chandler has done a good job promoting the Price Corridor and Downtown Chandler. Most recently Chandler has highlighted the educated working force that lives close to Uptown Chandler.
Chandler Schools and Housing costs
The website Street Scout has recently come out with a list of the top cities in the Country for great public schools with the most affordable housing costs. Chandler, which recently won the top public school district in Arizona, was recognized by Street Scout as the No. 8 location in the United States for a top affordable area with the best high schools and No. 9 for elementary schools. Chandler was the only city in Arizona to make the list for both.
It is rear these days to see a list of ‘top places’ to live that does not include several East Valley cities such as Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and Tempe.
Also, check out the best places to get a cup of coffee in Chandler.
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Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Update on Phoenix condo owners being forced from homes
The Buyer and a real estate representative for him have both contacted me. They told me that the information I provided in the first article is wrong and should be corrected and I have agreed to look into it further. The numbers contained in the previous article for sales of those units came straight from the tax records. I will give their side of the story as it was relayed to me, but I will also let you know why I still do not agree with what is being done to Courtney.
Their first claim is the units that were sold for $160,000, $124,500 and $118,000 should not be listed because Mr. Karl overpaid for those to make the Seller’s whole on what they owed.Of course, if I owed $160k on a unit that may be worth only $110k and I could sell it for what I owed I would jump on it. Who wouldn’t? I would ask, If Mr. Karl is willing to overpay to make them whole, why would he not be willing to pay the money Courtney has into her unit in the last year to make her whole?
They also thought that the picture I painted was unfair because I only showed the top of the sales list which was the most expensive. That is true, but these units were also the larger 1066sqft units like Courtney has, and with Courtney’s updates hers would be considered towards the top of the list.
The next complaint they had was I showed a bunch of units that Mr. Karl purchased in a bulk sale that are shown in the screen shot from the tax records as selling for $108,154 per unit. These units are the same exact floor plan as Courtney has. Mr. Karl states he did not purchase these for $108k, but they were a part of a bulk sale and that he paid $90k per unit.
Here are the details of his bulk sale according to the tax records:
Mr. Karl purchased 135 units at $12,150,000 total price.
That works out to $90,000/unit.
The units that sold broke down in the following way:
There were 29 units that were 1066 sqft, which is what Courtney owns.
There were 33 units that listed as 969 sqft.
There were 32 units that listed as 794 sqft.
There were 9 units listed as 720 sqft.
There were 16 units listed as 649 sqft.
And there were 16 units listed as 449 sqft.
If you take the total price, divided by the total number of units, this would indeed show a total purchase price of $90k per unit, but does anyone believe the 449 sqft unit is worth the same $90k as a 1066 sqft unit? I believe that is why the tax records show the 1066 sqft units at the $108k price in the tax records.
Let’s take Mr. Karl at his word that the $108k number in the tax records is just made up and not correct. That could be true, and I have no evidence to say it is not so that I will concede that point. What we do know is Mr. Karl paid a little over $12million for 112,347 sqft of condo units. That works out to $108.15 per square foot. So if Courtney has a unit that is 1066 sqft, then her unit would be worth a little bit over $115k.
I will also concede that the cost per sqft is not the same in a 449 sqft unit as a 1066sqft unit so this is not an exact formula that should be used either. But when we consider Courtney paid $93k for the unit, values have risen, let’s be conservative and say 8% since she purchased it, that would put it right around $100k, and then you add in her upgrades she has done. Well, you can see where this is going.
The system is flawed. Homeowners are being forced to sell at a loss with no moving expenses. Courtney is getting screwed. Now is what he is doing illegal? No, it appears not, and I stated that several times in the first article. But just because something is not illegal does not make it right to do. Courtney and the other homeowners deserve some protection. An accurate appraisal was never done as the appraiser never even stepped foot into Courtney’s unit. Again, not illegal, but not right either.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Phoenix real estate prices fall: Is this crash 2.0?
Is there a Phoenix real estate market crash happening?
No, that is very unlikely.
According to the Cromford Report, the 30 day period ending July 15th, 2017 showed the average price of all home types in the Arizona Regional MLS database dropped to $150.52/sqft, down from $151.10 the month before. That is a .4% decrease. Cromford also projects based on current listings and under contract properties that over the next 31 days the price may drop again to about $149.67/sqft.
Why are prices going down?
People have been proclaiming for months that this recent run-up will result in the next Phoenix real estate market crash. But many close to the situation, including the Cromford Report, do not believe that is a likely scenario. This is something we see almost every year. These numbers used for this market average take into accounts all sales including traditional sales, REO properties, and short sales. This also includes everything from multi-million dollar mansions to inexpensive $50,000 condos. (What you need to know before you buy a condo).
One reason we are not concerned is that we almost always see a decrease in prices during this time of the year. We will usually see a slowdown in the market during the hot months. The biggest impact is usually in the luxury market where the market comes almost to a standstill during the summer months. The whole market in general usually seems fewer sales this time of year because of the weather, but the luxury market is exceptionally hard hit, which causes these numbers to seem worse than they usually are. Cromford expects the upward tick in prices to resume again late in September.
Where are the Canadians?
The Phoenix real estate market has continued to do well over the last couple of years despite Canadian buyers almost completely pulling out of our market. How bad is it with Canadian Buyers? Here is a list of total sales in Maricopa County to Candian Buyers in the last seven Junes:
2017 = 44
2016 = 36
2015 = 70
2014 = 126
2013 = 185
2012 = 326
2011 = 421
Notice a trend? Currently, Canada is going through their own real estate market crash. The big factor though is the current value of the Canadian currency. As an investor I work with has said, with the current $0.70 “Canadian Peso” it is a hard calculation to overcome.
So there is no Phoenix real estate market crash happening?
No, not yet. While we are not fortune tellers and we do not have the ability to predict the future, there is still no sign of the market softening anytime soon. Demand is still mostly stable; inventory is still low; there have not been any changes in lending laws that have loosened the money flow. We see nothing right now that is a sign of a weakening market. When there is, we will let you know.
I have been hearing for a few months now how the market is out of control and prices are going up too fast, and we are going to have another crash like a decade ago. There is a difference in what happened then and what is occurring now. Then we had lending loosening to the point which lead to anyone with a pulse and ability to sign a loan doc who could buy a house for any amount they wanted. Home ownership rates went to an all time high. Right now, home ownership is much lower than a decade ago, and some would say it is too low. I am not one of those who believe it is too low. While it may sound un-American, not everyone should own a home. Homeownership, while great in the long run, can be a costly endeavor. Not everyone is in a position to afford the cost of homeownership.
How is this different?
Prices went up like crazy a decade ago because anyone could get a loan for any amount, and many did. When the number of people entering the home buying market goes up as fast as it did, it is a basic supply and demand and the pool of buyers, compared to the pool that could traditionally buy, became too much for the market to handle.
Now, while prices are going up, we do not have a huge pool of buyers driving up the demand. The demand is fairly normal compared to historical numbers. The issue is we do not have enough houses for sale. I will use Chandler as an example. A typical month in Chandler historically would have around 1000-1100 active properties for sale. As of today, there are currently 680 active properties on the MLS in Chandler. That is down at least 30% over what is typical in Chandler. So while the demand is normal, it seems a lot higher because those looking have fewer properties to look at and it causes competition for the properties available and drives up prices.
So there you have it, I would not worry. Will there be a correction some day again in the Phoenix housing market? Sure. There always is, but right now there are no signs that is coming soon.
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3 Sunscreen Mistakes to Avoid
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Monday, July 24, 2017
Buying A Business? Better Ask the Right Questions Before Closing!
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Introducing Uptown Chandler Arizona
What is Uptown Chandler?
They have been talking about doing something to brand north Chandler for several years now, and it is finally here. Welcome to Uptown Chandler Arizona.
Uptown is located north of Ray Road between Hamilton St. and Alama School Rd heading north to the canal. Uptown is designed to be a focus on the businesses that operate in this area and the people that are employed there.
With so much attention given to Downtown Chandler and the Price Corridor over the last few years, it is nice to see some focus on this economic hub.
We will be building out much more about Uptown Chandler on this page over the next few weeks. We will talk about the schools, about the churches, about the businesses and coffee shops such as Talebu, American Way and Sozo’s.
Stay tuned for more fun coming soon on this page.
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s photo cards
We have just published a set of 90 photo picture cards for the ‘s’ sound. We also have packs for the ‘c/k’ and ‘f’ sounds as well. ‘s’ is another sound that we work on frequently.
This pack comes as a pdf download. Add it to you shopping cart, check out and pay, and then you will be sent a link via email to download the pdf file. You will then need to print this yourself and laminate if required.
This pack contains
- 6 pages with ‘s’ at the beginning of words. This starts with simple words such as sea and sew and extends through CVC words to 2 and 3 syllable words.
- 4 pages with ‘s’ in the middle of words. Again this is a range of 2, 3 and 4 syllable words.
- 5 pages with ‘s’ at the ends of words. These are divided into VC, CVC and 2, 3 and 4 syllable words.
This picture shows one page with 6 of the images from the pack so you can see the quality. As you can see from the sample, each picture also has the word written underneath.
If you are a speech and language therapist, I’m sure you can see the use of these cards. If you are a teacher, TA or parent, only buy these cards if your child is struggling with the ‘s’ sound. You can find out about the stages of therapy here. Your child will be ready to use the cards when they are working at the word level or above. It is normally recommended to start with ‘s’ at the beginning of words, however some child find ‘s’ at the ends of words easier. Some words in the pack will be easier than others. Please follow the advice of your speech and language therapist.
If you want more information about speech sounds, sign up to our mailing list for a free e-book about working on speech sounds.
We also have two courses about helping children with speech sounds. Click here to find out more.
For ideas of games to play with these cards to keep therapy fun and interesting, check out this post and this one where we have listed lots of ideas of games to play to practise sounds.
You can buy this pack of picture cards for £4.
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Thursday, July 20, 2017
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Top 4 Anti-Aging Tips from Dermatologists
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Monday, July 17, 2017
When To Pay More And Get Less Home
You never want to pay more and get less home than you have to. Right? Typically, that makes total sense. Everyone likes a deal, too. A blue light special, red dot sale or maybe a clearance rack are places where bargain hunters love to move in for a kill. Many people think that when buying a home it is crucial to get as much bang for your buck as possible. Hard to argue with that, for sure. So they start to crunch numbers and look at price per square foot. They ask their 70 year old parents for their opinion and shockingly the parents also tell them to be frugal, get a great deal, find a nice neighborhood and make sure the house is perfect in every way…
I’m reminded of this “bigger isn’t always better” article where our friends at Realtor.com talked about people wanting a more intimate space for their family. A shorter commute, a place where you know your neighbors, etc. We’ve seen lots of people pay $200, $300, $400 per square foot for a home in a neighborhood they love and pass up a place just 30 minutes further away with a much lower price per square foot for a simple reason: It’s not close to where they want to live, work and play.
We fully understand that not everyone has a Billion $ budget for a home, but it seems like more and more, we are reminded that the whole, location, location, location thing still holds true.
Of course, we know that there will always be the people who say that size does matter, so we’ll leave those kinds of decisions up to you…
Just remember that we’re here to help you with any size or type of home in the Phoenix metro area.
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5 places to find online training for speech therapists
I have been to some great training courses in person over the years that I have been a speech therapist. There is something really great about attending a course in person – you get totally immersed in the topic with no distractions, and you get to discuss the material with fellow attendees and with the person running the course. Watch out another day for some of the best and most useful courses I have attended in person.
However, as an independent therapist especially, going on courses is expensive! Not only do I have to pay for the course and travel to get there, but I also lose out on all the money I would otherwise have earned that day. Still very worth attending but I can only afford to do a certain number of physical courses in a year! However, the internet is opening up so many more possibilities, and now you don’t always have to leave your house to do a course. This is great – you can do more training, keep up to date with evidence-based practise, but also fit it in around your life and take the course whenever suits you. I also like the fact that you can watch bits again if you don’t understand or forget what was said.
In today’s post, I am going to share a few places I have found where you can take online training courses for speech therapists. The first two are even free!
- Pearson have now run 2 SLTLearn events. Each time they ran a week of online training courses – mostly one hour long and run by a range of different therapists from around the country. Topics covered include working memory, AAC, SLT assessments. You can even hear us talking about why speech therapists should use social media. The recordings of all of these sessions are free to download online. You have to put in your name and email address to register but then you can listen in whenever you like.
- A group of American therapists are running a similar event this summer. The SLP Summit looks really good – lots of talks on various different topics. Take a look here. This event will take place from 31st July – 4th August, and personally, I have registered and am looking forward to it! Again, it is free to attend, and you can listen again afterwards if you can’t tune in live, which is good, since most of them will be in the evening or at night in British time!
- Now we come on to courses you will need to pay for. speechpathology.com is great value for money however. You pay $99 for the year (on today’s exchange rate, that works out as £75:59) and you can watch as many of their 350+ courses as you like, any time you like. Well worth the money. Every course I have watched has been very good. The biggest problem is choosing which one to watch as there are so many!
- The last two are not courses I have taken myself yet, but they look good, so I thought I would highlight that they are there. I am sure I will get to them one day. Hanen will be a familiar name to most British speech therapists. But did you know that they offer a range of webinar training courses on their website? The topics covered are a range of topics to do with language delay, literacy and ASD. Check them out here.
- Finally, I came across this one the other day in a Facebook group I am on. Thank you to whoever posted it, I can’t find it again to credit them! There is a long list of training courses for professionals on the apraxia-kids website, covering a range of topics relating to apraxia (called developmental verbal dyspraxia or DVD in the UK). Click here to find them.
I’m sure there are lots more online training courses for SLTs that I don’t know about. Do comment under this post and let us know about any others you have found useful.
Also, schools and nurseries find online training options really useful too. It means they can send people on courses without having to buy in supply teachers or bank staff. If you work with a school or nursery who would like some online training on how to work on speech sounds, don’t forget to let them know about our course Supporting children with speech sound difficulties where we give lots of background information and then take them through the therapy process one step at a time. There is also a Facebook group they can join and ask any questions they have as they go and we will answer them.
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Thursday, July 13, 2017
The Crest at Queen E Park – Availability, Prices, Plans
At a Glance
- central LIttle Mountain location
- 5-storey residential building
- maximum of 4 homes per floor
- 1-, 2 – 3-bedroom residences
- 9′ to 10′ ceiling heights
- walking distance to recreation, restaurants, shops
- LEED Gold certification goal
A Focus on Community
A boutique collection of 18 well-crafted residences are placed in a treasured Vancouver neighbourhood on an idyllic residential street. Equally defined by the natural habitat of Queen Elizabeth Park, Hillcrest Community Centre and the amenity-rich Main Street, homes at The Crest pay tribute to a balanced, West Coast lifestyle. Enjoy the benefits of recreation, dining, shopping, and culture – you’ll find life fulfilling and truly community focused at The Crest.
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Unparalleled leisure and recreational activities are available from neighbouring Queen Elizabeth Park, Hillcrest Community Centre, Nat Bailey Stadium, Riley Park, and Vancouver Racquets Club. For dining and shopping options, Main Street’s multitude of restaurants, boutiques, shops, cafes, and businesses are within easy walking distance. Upscale shopping choices can be found at Oakridge Centre on the opposite side of Queen Elizabeth Park.
Pricing for The Crest
As this development is in pre-construction, pricing has not yet been made public.
Floor Plans for The Crest
Including one 2-bedroom penthouse and one 3-bedroom penthouse, The Crest offers the following mix of condominiums:
- 5 x 3-bedroom units from 1,335-1,830 sq ft
- 8 x 2-bedroom units from 885-1,610 sq ft
- 5 x 1-bedroom units from 540-755 sq ft
Serious buyers should contact me today to confirm availability and to evaluate relevant plans. Given its proximity to schools, Queen Elizabeth Park, sports fields, and Hillcrest Community Centre, The Crest should be especially attractive to young families.
The Crest Interiors
Enviable Interiors
- Interior design by award-winning Occupy Design
- Customize your home with one of two colour palettes – Wood or White
- Wide plank, European inspired engineered hardwood flooring in the living, dining, kitchen and den areas
- High quality wool blend carpeting in bedrooms
- Sleek roller-style shades on all windows
- Distinctive modern flat-stock baseboards and door trims
- Energy efficient front-loading Whirlpool washer and dryer with adaptive wash technology
- Solid-core suite entry doors, polished chrome lever and privacy lock for peace-of-mind
- Modern panel style doors for bathrooms, bedrooms and closets
- Integrated LED down lighting ensuring just the right ambiance in your home
- Reliable central gas-fired boiler for domestic hot water
State-of-the-Art Kitchens
- Beautiful and durable solid quartz countertop that extends to the backsplash
- Premium stainless steel appliance package including:
- Fisher & Paykel fridge / freezer (Bosch in 1 bedroom homes)
- Gas 4-burner cook-top by Bosch
- Thermal wall oven by Bosch
- Fully-integrated dishwasher by Bosch
- Sleek slim slide-out hood fan by Bosch in all 2- and 3-bedroom homes
- Space efficient over the range Panasonic microwave / hood fan in all 1-bedroom homes
- Under the counter microwave by Panasonic in all 2- and 3-bedroom homes
- Undermount stainless steel double bowl sink
- Dual-spray pull down chrome faucet by Grohe for sleek look and easy clean up
- Modern flat panel cabinet with soft close hardware for superior functionality
- Thoughtful under-cabinet lighting for well-lit kitchen prep
Spa-Like Bathrooms
- Undermount rectangle sink creates a sleek modern look for all bathrooms
- Distinctive large format porcelain tile flooring
- Relaxing soaker tub in main bathroom
- Ensuites with spacious walk-in shower or soaker tub
- Modern white tiles for tub/shower surrounds in main bathroom
- Beautiful marble mosaic tiles for shower surround in en suites
- Single-lever Grohe fixtures throughout
- Elegant chrome accessories
- High efficiency dual-flush toilet by Duravit
- Mirror vanity in en suite
- Modern flat panel cabinets with soft close hardware
Amenities at The Crest
Residents will enjoy the use of a 24′ x 15′ 9″ courtyard with covered barbecue and eating area. Each home will offer either a patio, balcony, or roof deck.
Parking and Storage
The Crest provides residents with 21 underground parking stalls, of which 14 are standard size, six are for small cars, and one is a handicapped space. Class A bicycle storage in the underground offers 17 horizontal stalls, one vertical stall, and five lockers. In addition to closets in each bedroom, 40 sq ft of storage is available in each home.
Maintenance Fees at The Crest
Approximately $0.36 per sq ft.
Developer Team for The Crest
Since Forrester began developing real estate 25 years ago, they’ve always been focused on connecting with people. And now that impulse to prioritize people and community continues in the homes Forrester Group builds throughout Vancouver. As a boutique developer, they believe in quality over quantity, craftsmanship over conveyor belts, and integrity over profits – because Forrester cares about where and how you live.
Ankenman Marchand Architects is experienced in a broad spectrum of architectural, urban design, and community planning projects, including multi-residential developments, commercial projects, heritage restoration, and resort planning. At AMA, fresh ideas are paired with technical skill, to produce award-winning results. Their multi-disciplinary team finds thoughtful solutions to clients’ needs, using sustainable building practices and building information modelling. AMA’s strengths are in quality of service and the form and function of the resulting architecture, regardless of budget.
Expected Completion for The Crest
Early 2019.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Attention and listening for school aged children
Last week Helen wrote about attention and listening skills in younger, preschool children. You can read that post with some great ideas and strategies here. When children get older and start school, good listening skills are a key factor in academic progress. If you can’t listen to information and instructions, learning is much harder.
By the age of 6-7, most children have developed their attention and listening skills to the point where they can switch their attention from a task to a speaker easily and can attend to group or class input for a longer period of time. If you want to know more about the stages and development of attention and listening skills read this post.
However, many children in infant school are still developing these skills. So how can we help?
- Start where your child is, not where they should be. Helen mentioned this in the last post, but it is just as important with older children. If your child is older, but still finding it hard to stay at an activity for more than a few minutes, don’t expect them to suddenly be able to jump up to 10 minutes. Work your way up gradually from where they are. If you child is in school, don’t worry if you are working on advice from our pre-school post. Support your child where they are now.
- Say their name. This may be simple, but can be really effective. Just by saying your child’s name before giving an instruction, you are warning them that something is going to happen that they need to listen to. This strategy works well for both school and home.
- Use Visuals. Some children may benefit from strategies such as a now/ next board and sand timers as Helen mentioned last week. Some older children may be able to use the clock to monitor how much longer they have in an activity or a digital timer they control. They may also be able to keep on task with verbal now/ next prompts. Again work at the level your child is currently at.
- If possible, reduce distractions. Now this one can be tricky! But if you child really needs to listen and complete a task, try and reduce distractions in the environment. At home this means turning off the telly and putting phones/ tablets away. It can also mean things like position your child so they can’t be distracted by trees or birds out of the window. At school, again think about the positioning of the child – are they better looking away from doors/ windows? Is there a board that they will stare at rather than working?
- Eye contact. Many of us expect the person we are talking to, to make eye contact to show they are listening. Just a quick word of warning! For some children, encouraging them to look at you to show they are listening is fine. However for other children this can be too much, and actually by having to make eye contact, it can stop them focusing and listening.
Children’s activity levels fluctuate depending on the activity. If it is something they have chosen, they may well be able to attend for ages. However, less motivating activities chosen by someone else are going to be harder. You may want to try some of these activities in a 1:1 with the child first and then bring in other children. Remember at this age we are trying to stretch their attention so they can move from task to speaker and back again more easily.
- Barrier activities. These are just games, but you introduce an element where one person has to give an instruction or be a teacher and the other person has to listen and complete the instruction. If you aren’t listening, you might get the instruction wrong. When you are the teacher you have to think about the instruction you give and also check if the person has done it correctly – so you are working on a number of skills. Small lego sets can be great for this, I also love mental bloxs and rockin robot. Black sheep press also make some worksheet based barrier activities.
- Group activities. When your child is ready to work in a group, Helen wrote a great post about activities to try with groups. You can read that here.
- Auditory memory. This is one aspect of listening. Some children who find it harder to remember/ retain information in their memory also find it harder to listen and attend. Supporting a child’s auditory memory can also help their listening skill. For ideas and strategies for auditory memory, read this post. For games to improve auditory memory, read more here.
So have fun supporting your child and always try and extend there skills gradually and work from where they are.
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4 Signs of Sun-Damaged Skin
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Lying by the shores of a beautiful beach or just chilling at the park—these are only some of the activities you can enjoy during the summer. Just be reminded to take precautionary measures to avoid overexposure to the sun as it might lead to one of the following signs of sun-damaged skin: Wrinkles, Laugh Lines, Crow’s […]
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Five Ways That Your Business Can Save Money and Accumulate Profit
Out of the millions of people who inhabit the Greater Chicagoland Area, it would be reasonable to state that only a handful possess the knowledge, resources, and experience required to properly operate a successful business. The purpose of business is … Continue reading
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Thursday, July 6, 2017
MORTGAGE AND REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE FOR JULY 2017
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Top 5 Hair Removal Mistakes to Avoid
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Taming unwanted body hair is a never-ending chore, since it has to be done so often. However, we all make hair removal mistakes from time to time, and these mistakes can be unsightly and painful. Check out the list below for the top 5 hair removal mistakes to avoid: Not Exfoliating All methods of hair […]
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Wednesday, July 5, 2017
June 2017 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics Package with Full Charts
Demand for condominiums continues to outstrip supply
The imbalance between supply and demand in the condominium market is creating home buyer competition across Metro Vancouver.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 3,893 in June 2017, an 11.5 per cent decrease from the 4,400 sales recorded in June 2016, an all-time record, and a decrease of 10.8 per cent compared to May 2017 when 4,364 homes sold.
Last month’s sales were 14.5 per cent above the 10-year June sales average.
“Two distinct markets have emerged this summer. The detached home market has seendemand ease back to more typical levels while competition for condominiums is creating multiple offer scenarios and putting upward pressure on prices for that property type,” Jill Oudil, REBGV president said.
There were 5,721 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in June 2017. This represents a 2.6 per cent decrease compared to the 5,875 homes listed in June 2016 and a 5.3 per cent decrease compared to May 2017 when 6,044 homes were listed.
The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 8,515, a nine per cent increase compared to June 2016 (7,812) and a 4.2 per cent increase compared to May 2017 (8,168).
“Home buyers have more selection to choose from in the detached market today while condominium listings are near an all-time low on the MLS®,” Oudil said. “Detached home listings have increased every month this year, while the number of condominiums for sale has decreased each month since February.”
For all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for June 2017 is 45.7 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 24.5 per cent for detached homes, 62 per cent for townhomes, and 93.2 per cent for condominiums.
Generally, analysts say that downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below the 12 per cent mark for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.
“Market conditions will vary today depending on area and property type,” Oudil said. “It’s important to work with your local REALTOR® to help you understand the trends that are occurring in your community.”
The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $998,700. This represents a 7.9 per cent increase over June 2016 and a 1.8 per cent increase compared to May 2017.
Sales of detached properties in June 2017 reached 1,320, a decrease of 15.5 per cent from the 1,562 detached sales recorded in June 2016. The benchmark price for detached properties is $1,587,900. This represents a 1.4 per cent increase from June 2016 and a 1.1 per cent increase compared to May 2017.
Sales of apartment properties reached 1,905 in June 2017, a decrease of 9.6 per cent compared to the 2,108 sales in June 2016. The benchmark price of an apartment property is $600,700. This represents a 17.6 per cent increase from June 2016 and a 2.9 per cent increase compared to May 2017.
Attached property sales in June 2017 totalled 668, a decrease of 8.5 per cent compared to the 730 sales in June 2016. The benchmark price of an attached unit is $745,700. This represents a 10.7 per cent increase from June 2016 and a 0.6 per cent increase compared to May 2017.
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Monogram by Alliance Partners – Plans, Prices, Availability
At a Glance
- 6 townhouses
- 3-bedroom & 3-bedroom + den
- underground parking & storage
- 2 blocks from Commercial Drive shops & restaurants
- near public transit
- one block from bicycle route
- very high walkability
Architecturally Distinct
This is Monogram, a boutique collection of 3-bedroom townhomes in the heart of one of Vancouver’s most iconic neighbourhoods. Located two blocks from Commercial Drive at the corner of Victoria Drive and East Georgia Street, Monogram is close to everything – markets, restaurants, parks, shops, schools, breweries, and access to transit & cycling routes. Monogram is an architecturally-distinct place to call home and features spacious layouts created with families and livability in mind.
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Pricing for Monogram
From $1,199,900.
Floor Plans for Monogram
Monogram offers a choice of six 3-storey townhomes with either three bedrooms or three bedrooms and a den. Interested buyers should contact me immediately to confirm availability and view relevant plans.
Parking and Storage
Each home will have its own underground parking and storage.
Maintenance Fees at Monogram
Currently unavailable.
Developer Team for Monogram
Alliance represents a common vision of two incorporating partners to build a legacy. Growing up in Taiwan, they were brought up in families of developers, builders, and architects. From floor plan layouts for the most efficient spaces, to finding creative development partnership structures, the partners developed a strong sense of hard work and a knack for development from a young age. Today, they have aligned their interests and resources to create the Alliance Group, a multi-faceted investment and development company intended to rebrand the real estate industry.
Expected Completion for Monogram
Selling now. Completion date is yet to be announced.
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