Rising House Prices Spark Creative Idea

One family decides to take their struggle public with online venture VANCOUVER - February 2, 2006 - With recent reports pointing to Vancouver as having the least affordable housing in Canada, it is becoming almost beyond reach for the average family to fulfill the dream of owning a home. As cash-strapped parents of two year old twins whose rented half duplex is slated to go up for sale next year, Megan and Dale Hobbs know this firsthand. They desperately want to raise funds to enable them to purchase the house they currently rent and also help other families in similar situations. And so a unique idea to start the website www.hookafamilyup.com was born. "Hookafamilyup.com is a site where companies can buy affordable internet advertising that links directly to their own website and also offer discounts or other promotions to the public", says Dale Hobbs. "We hope to sell one million dollars worth of ad space which would enable us not only to reach our goals but help others do the same. We are also gratefully accepting donations and all income generated over and above what we need will be given away to other struggling families". Dale and Megan write a blog on the site to keep people updated on their progress and also link news articles on the housing market for the public to read. With no end in site to the rising costs of home ownership and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics just around the corner, other families looking to afford even a modest house will no doubt need to do some creative brainstorming too. For more information: www.hookafamilyup.com Contact: Dale or Megan Hobbs (604) 519-0331 press@hookafamilyup.com