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We are proud supporters of the Children’s Miracle Network! When your listing with us sells, your home becomes a Miracle Home and we make a contribution to Children’s Miracle Network. All donations collected in province, stay in province! So our contributions directly help children & families in BC being treated at BC Children’s Hospital.

New Minimum Down Payment Rules

New Minimum Down Payment Rules December 11, 2015

Down payment requirements are changing in Canada  The housing market is booming in areas like Vancouver and Toronto. Rumors have been circulating for a few weeks but today Finance Minister Bill Morneau made his official announcement. In an effort to maintain a healthy and stable housing market there will be an increase to down …

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Okanagan Real Estate Market – November 2015

Okanagan Real Estate Market – November 2015 November 30, 2015

Wildly diverse Okanagan and Shuswap real estate markets Oil prices received a beating this year, but BC is experiencing a strong economy and housing demand in most (not all) BC communities has been strong. Rock bottom mortgage interest rates and vigorous population growth are providing a strong foundation and boosting confidence. Year-to-date, Okanagan Mainline …

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Winter 2015/2016 at Silver Star Mountain Resort

Winter 2015/2016 at Silver Star Mountain Resort November 20, 2015

New for Winter 2015/2016 at Silver Star Mountain Resort! Did you hear about the new and exciting changes at Silver Star Mountain Resort? Here’s a summary.  Check out the full details at www.skisilverstar.com 130+ acres of new terrain on the mountain including 90+ acres of new intermediate level terrain and 20+ acres of expert-level tree skiing. …

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What Canadians Sacrifice To Afford Recreational Property

What Canadians Sacrifice To Afford Recreational Property November 13, 2015

Canadians prefer vacation cottages to destination holidays Here’s some news, reports are showing renewed interest in recreational property by Canadians! Not only is the low Canadian dollar attractive to foreign buyers, but Canadians of all ages and from all regions are enthusiastic about spending time at the cottage, cabin or ski chalet. In the Recreational …

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Okanagan Real Estate Market – October 2015

Okanagan Real Estate Market – October 2015 October 29, 2015

Fall 2015 – A Disappointing Real Estate Market We are well into the fall market. Kelowna is having a record year. While we are still busy to the north in Vernon, the actual sales activity in the Okanagan-Shuswap is best described as ‘disappointing’. You might not know it from the news reports, but the …

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Okanagan Housing Market –  Summer 2015, Hot & Cold

Okanagan Housing Market – Summer 2015, Hot & Cold September 30, 2015

It was a hot and busy summer! Nationally, Canadian real estate sales volume edged up 0.3% between July and August.  Across the Okanagan and Shuswap we saw vastly more variation. After a vigorous run-up in sales volume (not price) during 2014 our North Okanagan market cooled this year, and then declined in August.  Want more stats?  …

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Okanagan Realtor Receives Top Honour in Las Vegas

Okanagan Realtor Receives Top Honour in Las Vegas March 30, 2015

Priscilla Sookarow was one of six Canadians to receive the Luminary of Distinction award at the RE/MAX of Western Canada awards gala held in Las Vegas. Priscilla was presented with the real estate award. The award is based on her career accumulated production and more than 20 years as a sales associate with RE/MAX.  Out of 100,000 current …

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