May was a fast, wet month. Our local lakes continue to rise and we sympathize with everyone feeling ‘flood fatigue’. May also reminded us, it’s the kind and resilient people who make the North Okanagan and Shuswap an amazing place to call home. Gratitude Disasters bring an abundance of unnamed heroes – the selfless property [&hellip
Read MoreIt’s been a typical late summer and early fall. Everyone was enjoying the last days of summer and vacation and now it’s back to work and school. August 2016 real estate sales were fewer across the Okanagan/Shuswap region compared to July. Overall, sales dropped about 2% last month – but don’t let that fool you, [&hellip
Read MoreThe Okanagan/Shuswap real estate market moderated slightly in July compared to June. Fewer units sold and prices remained comparable as did days to sell but the market is still favoring the seller. The number of buyers coming to the region is higher than the number of new and active listings. Until we see some new [&hellip
Read MoreBreaking real estate records in the Okanagan-Shuswap! From Peachland to Revelstoke, we’re seeing rising prices and short turn-around times between listing and selling. Hard to believe a year ago the North Okanagan-Shuswap real estate market was slow. Nothing has been straight forward this past month. Multiple offer scenarios, complex negotiations, and tight timelines have become [&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 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 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 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
Read MorePriscilla & Company Expands its Sales Team Priscilla & Company has some exciting news. Heather Paulsen has joined our team as Realtor® and Sales Associate! Heather brings 12 years of real estate experience and will work hand-in-hand with Barb, Craig, Alan and myself to help our buyers find the perfect home. Heather is proficient in [&hellip
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