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Congratulation Joe Pearson – 50 years as a Realtor

Congratulation Joe Pearson – 50 years as a Realtor

Joe Pearson Celebrating 50 years as a Real Estate Agent   Joe Pearson knows a thing or two about real estate. He should, after all – he’s been a realtor for 50 years. Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board president Kim Heizmann recently awarded Pearson with a long-service pin. “We typically award, on average, 11 25-year pins each …

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Changes To Residential Tenancy Act – COVID-19

Changes To Residential Tenancy Act – COVID-19

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY AGREEMENT CHANGED April 1, 2020 The BC Government recently announced a plan to support renters and landlords to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The plan includes changes to the Residential Tenancy Act. These will be in effect for the duration of the provincial state of emergency.  The Residential Tenancy Branch has …

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SilverStar Shut Down For Season

SilverStar Shut Down For Season

SilverStar Shut Down For Season Due the the COVID-19 outbreak, SilverStar Mountain has taken steps today to shut down the mountain for the remainder of the 2019-2020 winter season.  See the below release from the mountain, just released this afternoon. SILVERSTAR MOUNTAIN RESORT, BC, March 17, 2020 – We have continued to monitor the dynamic …

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What We Are Doing To Protect Our Client’s Safety

What We Are Doing To Protect Our Client’s Safety

OUR CLIENT’S SAFETY Our client’s safety is a top priority at Re/Max Priscilla. We are taking extra measures to ensure that not only our Realtors and administrators but our clients, stay safe.  COVID-19 and the way the virus is transmitted have made us keenly aware of our responsibility our clients, and our community. Buyers …

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SilverStar Shuts Down Amid COVID-19

SilverStar Shuts Down Amid COVID-19

SilverStar Shuts Down Over COVID-19 ***UPDATED, MARCH 17, 2020*** Please see the recent release from Silver Star Mountain. The mountain will cease downhill skiing operations effective immediately due to the spread of COVID-19.  The mountain will remain closed for the remainder of the season. Despite no downhill skiing, there are still plenty of food …

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Coronavirus And Real Estate – What’s The Impact?

Coronavirus And Real Estate – What’s The Impact?

CORONAVIRUS AND REAL ESTATE – WHAT’S THE IMPACT? March 13, 2020 COVID-19, also called the coronavirus is a respiratory illness the World Health Organization has deemed a pandemic. While it has not yet affected the start of the spring real estate season yet, it could. But what isn’t clear is what that means for …

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SilverStar Mountain Gets Approval to Form Association

SilverStar Mountain Gets Approval to Form Association

SilverStar Mountain Gets Approval To Form Association March 11, 2020 SilverStar, BC – The BC government has given the ‘go ahead’ to the residents and businesses of SilverStar Mountain Resort to form an association, which could pave the way for a number of economic and social benefits in the North Okanagan. The Silver Star …

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Mortgage Stress Test Changes – What You Need To Know

Mortgage Stress Test Changes – What You Need To Know

New Mortgage Stress Test Rules February 20, 2020 This coming April, the government will change the rules that cover mortgage lending. These changes should make it easier to qualify for a loan to buy a home. As of April 6, the so-called “stress test” for mortgages will be calculated in a new way. The …

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Applications For Secondary Residences on ALR Land Nearing Deadline

Applications For Secondary Residences on ALR Land Nearing Deadline

Deadline Approaching for ALR Secondary Residences Application January 20, 2020. – A recent decision to cease the taking of applications for secondary residences on ALR land is coming near. The deadline imposed by the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) to submit applications is Thursday, January 23, 2020. As of February 22, 2020, it …

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Bank of Canada Holds Rates

Bank of Canada Holds Rates

Bank of Canada Holds Rates Again December 4, 2019 – The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate on hold where it has been for more than a year as ongoing trade conflicts and related uncertainty continue to be a pressure on the global economy. The central bank’s overnight rate target has been …

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