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.
I’m a dog lover, and chances are if you’re reading this, you are too! A dog can be the best companion. Dogs get us moving, socializing, laughing, loving and are a big part of any family. Especially when considering a change in where you live. If you’re new to the North Okanagan, or considering …
Big changes to the real estate market in 2018 BC Budget The recently announced budget from the BC NDP government will have a dramatic impact on real estate, even in the North Okanagan, for both home owners and those wanting to purchase a home. Buyers and sellers in the North Okanagan did get some …
Tighter Federal Mortgage Regulations On January 1st we watched as Canadian rang in a New Year – and as the Federal Government rolled out its 7th round of mortgage tightening rules since 2008 (wow!). “Effective January 1, new federal mortgage tightening rules require borrowers with a down payment of 20% or more to face …
A strong showing in January year over year has market sales up! The overall market took a turn for the better this January as residential sales across the region of Revelstoke to Peachland totaled 449 in January, holding the same pattern that was seen in December but showing a strong 27% increase over the …
December was an interesting end to 2017! Despite cold weather, there was some significant activity, especially in higher end properties. It was exciting to see our first sale over $1 million on Silver Star Mountain since 2008! On the other hand, it was a typical holiday month with most Sellers and Buyers just too …
Did you know 21.1% of Buyers purchasing real estate in the Okanagan/Shuswap region during the month of November were from Lower Mainland/Vancouver Island? While only 8.5% of Buyers were from Alberta. NOVEMBER BUYERS SURVEY Home/Property Type: 21.3% by Relocating and moving to similar property type (down from 21.5% in October) 18.9% by First Time Buyers (up from …
9987 Cathedral Drive, Silver Star – SOLD FOR OVER $1 MILLION In the North Okanagan there were 4 real estate sales over $1 million dollars in November, 3 acreages and 1 home on Silver Star Mountain. This fully furnished, custom designed, half-duplex home on The Ridge offers premium ski in/out access and stunning Monashee Mountain views. One …
Just a few more weeks until Christmas and we are excited!! We wish you and your family the very best of the holiday season! In 2017 the world witnessed almost every natural disaster Mother Nature could dream up. Despite all this, BC is heading towards 2018 with a strengthening economy, lower unemployment and near …
Did you know “Empty Nesters/Retired” Buyers make up 18-20% of real estate market in the Okanagan/Shuswap? However, more than 50% of the Buyers are two parent or single parent families with children. OCTOBER SURVEY SUMMARY Property Type: 21.5% by Relocating and moving to similar property type (up from 17.6% in September) 18.2% buying Revenue/Investment Property …
