tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post4773713073966669246..comments2024-03-08T08:55:52.985-08:00Comments on Whispers from the Edge of the Rainforest: Real Estate info war: Rogers enters the sceneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-15711403494644608252013-03-26T01:55:49.471-07:002013-03-26T01:55:49.471-07:00Don't hold your breathe. Rogers is old school ...Don't hold your breathe. Rogers is old school and part of the establishment of Canadian business. They will give a good service but won't cross the line where public policy interests are at stake and that means that "foreclosure" data will most likely be withheld. It is in everyones interests that we not create the exact same conditions that led to a US housing debacle. Transparency is good but we do not need ugly nakedness to enjoy the benefits. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-68150467181925321512013-03-25T20:35:40.023-07:002013-03-25T20:35:40.023-07:00I think that the public should also be privy, no d...I think that the public should also be privy, no demand that it should be public information of how much my neighbor paid for his house, how much he paid as a down payment, how he acquired this down payment, and if he is indeed paying his mortgage on time each month. This will help me assess the market and where prices will be going in the future. Actually, I believe this should all be disclosed by the sellers and realtors (or real estate cartel). It is time that the public be informed of the real stats. <br /><br />By the way, do you think that Rogers can also get my neighbors income tax return? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-20367974145219753982013-03-25T19:17:02.660-07:002013-03-25T19:17:02.660-07:00That is also the same hosting company that runs th...That is also the same hosting company that runs the TREB site.<br /><br />What irks me more than anything else is that the REBs didn't even choose a Canadian provider... all the data is hosted out of the United States.Another Albertannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-82853517492733014742013-03-25T17:56:25.124-07:002013-03-25T17:56:25.124-07:00Rogers will never provide zillow-like info in Cana...Rogers will never provide zillow-like info in Canada. Wishful thinking. It will be a glorified realtor.caAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-8584976391240206442013-03-25T17:54:10.535-07:002013-03-25T17:54:10.535-07:00bcassessment.cabcassessment.caAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-22237747651871240632013-03-25T15:32:31.460-07:002013-03-25T15:32:31.460-07:00what you need is your realtor to give you access t...what you need is your realtor to give you access to MLSexchange <br /><br />http://idp.gvfv.clareitysecurity.net/idp/Authn/UserPassword<br /><br />This is the website that show all info on any home in BC, with historic data on the listing prices, listing price modifications, tax assessment and sold prices. With this info, buyer can easily understand the psychology of specific sellers.<br /><br />Once you do some research on this site, it is actually scary to see how many proprieties has been flip and re-flip multiple times in the last 3 years purely based on speculation.<br /><br />Vancouver realty is poisoned <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-73134362932908426722013-03-25T14:14:23.933-07:002013-03-25T14:14:23.933-07:00Could someone please share where one can open BC O...Could someone please share where one can open BC Online Account? Would the account provide the same information as what buying realor would be seeing?<br /><br />I am a buyer and all i get from my realtor is some info in the feature sheet. I wouldn't mind spending 100 to have a better information to analyse the price I should offer if I find a property that I like, and to understand the historical stats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-59853912341168200922013-03-25T13:05:49.390-07:002013-03-25T13:05:49.390-07:00So, are you chipping in the $100 account opening f...So, are you chipping in the $100 account opening fee for Whisperer? If no, I would still back Rogers for providing zillow-like info for free.another value investorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659083327214275843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-57711018947482110342013-03-25T09:50:13.923-07:002013-03-25T09:50:13.923-07:00Whisperer, you can get a BC Online Account and pro...Whisperer, you can get a BC Online Account and provide info for anyone who may want it. You can even get how many mortgages and charges are on the property currently, and historical stats as well. Then compile all the information, put it online, and allow the public to view as they wish. You can do that you know. No one is stopping you. Maybe you should before Rogers does this with some kind of evil intent for financial gain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-3347036086360330332013-03-25T09:32:38.458-07:002013-03-25T09:32:38.458-07:00Actually, this sounds like a censored version of r...Actually, this sounds like a censored version of realty link. How can Rogers "vet" realtors without censoring listings? What would the criteria be to be "recommended" as a knowledgeable realtor? I bet realtors would need to pay Rogers a fee and things will go smoothly, but if they didn't, they wouldn't get their stamp of approval. As far as providing the public information throughout Canada, all they can do is tap into Land Titles and upload information. Anyone can have access to an abundant amount of information if they have a BC Online account. This whole thing about a secret real estate conspiracy to withhold stats is so stupid Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-68777558824884170792013-03-25T09:26:09.247-07:002013-03-25T09:26:09.247-07:00I'll believe it when Rogers runs a television ...I'll believe it when Rogers runs a television commercial during an NHL hockey game that they have comprehensive listings of Canadian houses in foreclosure. And I mean 'comprehensive'. Not sugar coated puffery, but houses that lending institutions don't want because they aren't occupied by tenants or owners.<br /><br />Sorry for sounding cynical, but we live in a Brave New World. With Rogers jumping at this bait, it's very likely that Immigration will be tied to buying these foreclosed homes. (a theme that's growing worldwide) Beware unintended consequences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936637281134795592.post-6292491218430729402013-03-25T07:35:40.688-07:002013-03-25T07:35:40.688-07:00Information and knowledge is power. This is why th...Information and knowledge is power. This is why the RE cartel wants to keep buyers in the dark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com