(May 10, 2016) NOTE: Since we wrote this blog, there has been a media update by Global News, the hard working fire and emergency crews were able to hold back the flames at key points, as much as 85 percent of the town of Fort McMurray remains intact! #YMMHeros Global News’ aerial footage of the Fort McMurray [&hellip
Read MoreThe spring real estate market has taken off! The phones and email are coming in 24/7. The Listing and Conveyancing departments at RE/MAX Priscilla are working at warp speed to keep-up with paper work, lying awake at night hoping nothing has been missed. It’s a bit frantic, but a welcome and exciting change from 2014 and [&hellip
Read MoreProud Sponsor of 2016 Power of the Purse Benefit! The Power of the Purse community benefit scheduled for June 2, 2016 is already SOLD OUT! It’s going to be a great evening of appetizers & dessert, wine, entertainment, door prizes, and a deluxe live & silent auction of designer purses! You Want This! Designer purse and [&hellip
Read MoreIt’s a perfect Okanagan/Shuswap spring. Last week you could ski and golf in the same day! Silver Star Mountain Resort saw regular fresh snow and glorious blue skies! The Alpine base was 244 cm! For Okanagan and Shuswap real estate the warmer weather brought with it some really low mortgage rates and higher consumer demand. Spring [&hellip
Read MoreCommercial construction in Vernon is booming. How exciting! 2015 was the second strongest year on record for commercial construction with $110 million in building permits. Canadian Tire holds a permit worth $2.4 million dollars for its renovations at the Village Green Centre. The biggest permit of the year goes to BC Hydro. You’ve probably noticed [&hellip
Read MoreJust a quick link to a clip from the hockey tournament with the Vernon Scorehawks. This past weekend we had the honor of taking part in a tournament hosted by the C.A.N. Canucks Autism Network. A spectacular display of hockey in its purest form… You may recognize Ginger and her blonde ponytail and Aidan big [&hellip
Read MoreWe have seen a few Chinese investors checking out the North Okanagan and Shuswap… Listening to our RE/MAX network in the U.S. we do know is Chinese Buyers have been active in California over the last three to four years. Top Realors report most Chinese Buyers are looking for strong investment opportunities first and ‘explore’ [&hellip
Read MoreCanadian Cancer Society – Relay for Life In real estate we are always running from one house to another, but on June 11th the team and I are taking a break to run for a bigger cause. Cancer affects most of us either directly or through our family, friends, and colleagues. Most of you know [&hellip
Read MoreThe North Okanagan real estate market ended 2015 on a low note. Here’s an overview of what sold, who bought and who didn’t buy in 2015 – and what’s ahead for 2016. North Okanagan Real Estate Sales and Listing Statistics Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sales in our zone were 4.7% lower in 2015 compared to 2014 [&hellip
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce the launch of our new website, OKANAGANHOMES.COM OKANAGANHOMES.COM offers more than a bright new look. The website’s intuitive navigation and advanced search features make shopping easy! Plus, the websites responsive design is ideal for mobile browsing. The new OKANAGANHOMES.COM simplifies the shopping experience for Buyers. We’re blogging, sharing our years of real estate market experience – and our community [&hellip
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