CMHC Mortgage Insurance Premiums to increase… Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is increasing mortgage insurance premiums. The new CMHC rates will apply to any buyer applying for a CMHC insured mortgage as of March 17, 2017. Existing mortgages and renewals will not be impacted. CMHC reviews its rates annually.This increase has been sparked by [&hellip
Read MoreDon’t be caught in a rental scam- Over the past 30+ years we’ve met a lot of amazing and hardworking people. It’s been a privilege to help those individuals with their real estate needs. We’ve also seen the real estate industry become the target of some pretty creative scammers. If you, or someone you know, [&hellip
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings to you! At this time of year we like to pause in our busy schedules to send a heart-felt ‘thank you!’ to the amazing people we meet and have the privilege to work with every day. 2016 was a lively year for the Okanagan and Shuswap real estate markets. Sales activity during November [&hellip
Read MoreThe BC Provincial Government announces program to help first-time home buyers In the wake of rapidly rising real estate prices in 2016 the BC Provincial Government announced a province-wide program to support first time home buyers entering the real estate market. Starting January 16, 2017, the Province will partner with first time home buyers, providing [&hellip
Read MorePlay time! Fun at the Silver Star Light Up on Friday night – carol singing by the crackling fire, making snow angels and watching the fireworks with my son Tyler, his beautiful wife Elena and my two precious grandbabies!
Read MoreSILVER STAR LIGHT UP CELEBRATION – Come and join us on The Star! Silver Star Mountain Resort is hosting its annual ‘Light Up’ celebration in the Village Centre. The festivities start tonight at 5PM. Bring the whole family, but dress warm! It’s chilly! Currently snowing lightly and -16°!! DECEMBER 9, 2016 5:00PM – Christmas Vendors [&hellip
Read More2016 is winding down and the experts are starting to forecast what 2017 will look like for B.C.’s real estate market. Over the past month real estate sales slowed. A number of factors suggest we could be heading for a gradual downturn. BCREA suggests less robust economic conditions combined with government policy constraints will slow [&hellip
Read MoreOpen House December 4th, and you’re invited! Join us on Sunday, December 4th. We’re having an Open House at Silver Star Mountain Resort. Multiple homes. Find a ski-hill home that fits your lifestyle! Stop by our RE/MAX Office in the Silver Star Village between 11 – 3 PM. MOVE IN FOR THE 2016 SKI SEASON!
Read MoreAren’t you glad we don’t know when your birthday is?! The team at Priscilla and Company took a break today to wish our very own Heather Paulsen a big happy birthday! We are so thrilled that you are part of the team, Heather!! Wishing you all the very best for the year ahead
Read MoreAfter a wild summer the fall real estate market felt almost sluggish in the Okanagan/Shuswap, but compared to October last year sales in the North Okanagan were still higher. Our Shuswap region saw a slight decrease. These past 12 months have been a roller coaster ride with major changes to the Canadian financial and real [&hellip
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