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Macdonald Main Street Opens!

To serve you better, I'm pleased to announce the opening of my new eastside office located at 4387 Main Street and 28th Avenue!
 
The 875 square foot boutique office is located in the trendy Main Street area that borders both the east and west sides of Vancouver and serves Vancouver central and points east. 
 
 Drop by to say hello. I'm always happy to help!
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Our first real estate workshop for women, held on Tuesday, October 27th at Trout Lake Community Centre in East Vancouver went well and provided attendees with some invaluable information on the current real estate market.
 
Laura Stein, of the Mortgage Centre, with 17 years experience as an independant mortgage broker, had tons of great advice for everyone and answered questions about qualifying for a mortgage in an informal and informational 90 minutes. She had so much info to share, she left me with a mere 30 minutes for my portion of the workshop! I spoke on the direction of the market, presented some of the perks for first time buyers, and answered questions on how to get started.
 
Laura and I have worked together for the last couple of years and she is one of the most honest, up front people I know. Together, we provide you with a powerful, trusted team for your home buying experience.
 
We plan on holding additional workshops to help empower women and build confidence for first time or experienced buyers. Contact me if you want to be notified of the next Real Estate Workshop for Women.
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I bet you didn't know your favourite Vancouver Realtor is a published childrens book illustrator!

 
Kip and Zara's Money Adventure introduces money management concepts to children ages 4 to 8 through its fun and colourful alien characters, Kip and Zara. Author Bill Roche published it in 2006 but it's only available in a limited number of bookstores in eastern Canada or through our local warehouse    

We've been distributing it through corporate sponsorship from companies like TD Bank and New Westminster Savings. It's also a major component of Bill's educational workshops that his company, PowerPlay Strategies, puts on for parents and kids through their schools.
 
I also give autographed copies to my clients who are expecting or have families. It's my way of saying Thank You for their business!

If you're interested in becoming a corporate sponsor or would like to puchase a copy for $11.95 plus tax, please contact me for more information.
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On a personal note, Id like to share with you some recent good news.
 
Before becoming a Realtor, I was a TV animation storyboard artist for 10 years and worked on a variety of shows that you see on Teletoon, Cartoon Network, and many of the other television networks and markets around the world...Timon and Pumbaa, George Shrinks, DMyna Leagues, What About Mimi?, Silverwing, The Adrenelinis, Class of the Titans, Pucca, just to name a few. (Ask your kids, they might recognize some of the names!) The last show I worked on was George of the Jungle...yes, that George of the Jungle, but new and improved...in 2007.
 
Wow, what a change...Artist to Realtor! But I'm loving every minute of it! I get to meet all kinds of wonderful people and help them with their real estate decisions. Its a very rewarding career and I dont regret making the move.
 
However, I must say, I do miss drawing. I miss teaching at Capilano College, where one of the best animation programs in the country thrives. I especially miss some of my insanely talented associates and friends who I worked with in Vancouver. Funny cartoons get made largely due to the creativity and dedication of the artists and animators who love making them. Its hard work! And although it doesn't happen nearly often enough, sometimes the artists get a pat on the back for their efforts.
 
The Second Annual Elan Awards took place February 2008 in Vancouver acknowledging local and international animators, gamers, and students. I am honoured to be included amongst the award winners, along with a great & extremely talented fellow, Dennis Crawford, for Best Storyboarding: GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE: "Naked Ape Man" episode.
 
Congratulations to all nominees and winners! And thanks for all the emails, texts and good wishes. I may not be working in the animation industry anymore but my heart will always be there with you.
 
To see some samples of my work visit
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